Ortofon Test Record

The Ortofon Test Record is designed to test your hi-fi system at home in the most natural audio environment. The test record contains special test signals designed to analyse the performance of the cartridge and its interaction with your tonearm and turntable.

Before testing your cartridge, check the functionality of the hi-fi system. The left speaker should be connected to the left amplifier channel and vice versa; both speakers should be in phase and optimally positioned in the room. This record is designed to be played through a system with built-in RIAA equalisation. It is recommended to set the volume to a limited level.

Follow the user manual of your turntable and tonearm for correct installation and alignment, adjust the tonearm parallel to the record surface, set the tracking force and anti-skating according to the cartridge technical data and set the correct cartridge overhang.

Download the full Ortofon Testrecord Userguide here (english .pdf file).