Ortofon OM 30

Posted by: Eric Barry on 20 March 2003

Anyone heard one? It looks all dj, but it got a rave in The Absolute Sound, FWIW.

--Eric
Posted on: 21 March 2003 by Claus
Eric,

I used to have OM 30 as well as OM 40 on a Thorens 320 (many years ago).

IMHO OM30 is a very good MM. I liked it a lot, and replaced my first one with another OM30. Don't be put off by the dj looks, it's a fine all round pickup.

I changed the Thorens to a Linn with K9, and my feeling is that the OM30 in most respects is better than K9.

Cheers,
Claus

[This message was edited by Claus on FRIDAY 21 March 2003 at 13:44.]
Posted on: 21 March 2003 by NB
Eric,

I heard an OM30 on the end of a Roksan Xerxes and it was very good. Deep bass, decent transparancy and sweet treble.

Go and hear one for yourself and see what you think.

Regards

NB