Turntable Headshell

Turntable headshells play a critical role in cartridge mounting, alignment accuracy, and overall sound performance of a record player. Choosing the correct headshell ensures secure cartridge installation, reliable signal transmission, and proper tonearm balance, directly affecting tracking precision and audio quality.

This category includes a wide range of turntable headshells compatible with the most common tonearm standards, including SME bayonet mounts, Technics-style headshells, Jelco-style designs, ADC 7-pin connections, and offset headshells for straight tonearms. These options cover both hi-fi and DJ turntable setups, vintage restorations, and modern upgrades.

Available headshells are manufactured from materials such as aluminium, CNC-machined aluminium, wood, and composite designs, each offering different mass and resonance characteristics. Low-mass headshells are ideal for high-compliance cartridges, while heavier headshells can improve stability with lower-compliance cartridges. Many models feature adjustable slots for precise overhang alignment, integrated finger lifts for safe cueing, and optional weight adjustment for fine tuning tonearm mass.

High-quality headshell leads are a key component, with many designs using gold-plated or silver-plated contacts and OFC wiring to ensure clean, low-loss signal transfer from the cartridge to the tonearm. This contributes to improved channel balance, reduced signal degradation, and consistent playback performance.

Whether you are replacing a worn headshell, restoring a classic turntable, or optimising cartridge performance, this collection of turntable headshells offers reliable compatibility with a wide range of record players and tonearms, supporting accurate setup, stable tracking, and improved vinyl playback results.