Pro-Ject - Pick it PRO Balanced Moving Magnet Cartridge

What You Need to Know

Designed for True Balanced Vinyl Playback

The Pro-Ject Pick it PRO Balanced is a high-performance moving magnet cartridge developed for listeners who want the benefits of balanced analog playback. Created through a collaboration between Pro-Ject Audio Systems and Ortofon, it combines excellent tracking, lively musical sound, and low noise with compatibility for Pro-Ject’s balanced phono systems.

Even when used with a conventional moving magnet phono preamp, the Pick it PRO Balanced delivers a detailed, engaging listening experience.

Developed with Ortofon

Pro-Ject partnered with Ortofon, one of the world’s most respected cartridge manufacturers, to create the Pick it PRO Balanced. The result is a cartridge that blends Ortofon’s proven generator technology with Pro-Ject’s own tuning for a lively, natural presentation.

It offers excellent clarity, strong bass, open midrange, and smooth high frequencies that make every record enjoyable.

Nude Elliptical Stylus

The cartridge features a Nude Elliptical diamond stylus, which is cut from a single piece of diamond rather than being bonded to a metal shank. This reduces moving mass and allows the stylus to follow the record groove more accurately.

You’ll hear greater detail, cleaner vocals, improved instrument separation, and lower distortion—especially compared with entry-level bonded elliptical designs.

Ready for Balanced Systems

Unlike most moving magnet cartridges, the Pick it PRO Balanced is designed to work with Pro-Ject’s balanced phono connections when paired with compatible turntables, phono preamps, and cables.

Balanced operation helps reduce background noise and interference, allowing more of your music to come through. The cartridge also works perfectly with standard moving magnet phono inputs.

Building Your System

• Turntables – An excellent match for Pro-Ject turntables and compatible with most standard ½-inch tonearms.
• Phono Preamp – Works with any moving magnet (MM) phono stage and is optimized for Pro-Ject balanced phono systems.
• Ideal Listener – Vinyl enthusiasts looking for greater detail today with the option to move to balanced analog playback later.

Features & Specifications

Nude Elliptical Diamond Stylus

Tracks the groove accurately for improved detail, cleaner highs, and lower distortion.

Ortofon-Developed Generator

Provides balanced frequency response, excellent stereo imaging, and reliable tracking.

Balanced Playback Compatible

Engineered for use with Pro-Ject’s True Balanced phono systems while remaining fully compatible with conventional MM inputs.

Standard ½-Inch Mount

Fits most modern tonearms for easy installation.

Specifications

• Type: Moving Magnet (MM)
• Stylus: Nude Elliptical Diamond
• Cantilever: Aluminum
• Mounting: Standard ½-inch
• Output: Moving Magnet
• Compatible Phono Input: MM (Standard or Balanced Pro-Ject Systems)

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a balanced phono system to use this cartridge?

No. The Pick it PRO Balanced works with any moving magnet phono input. A balanced system simply lets you take advantage of its lower-noise capabilities.

What does “balanced” mean for vinyl?

Balanced connections help reject electrical noise and interference. When used with compatible Pro-Ject equipment, they can produce an even quieter background and cleaner sound.

Is this an upgrade over a factory-installed cartridge?

Yes. The Nude Elliptical stylus retrieves more musical detail and tracks more accurately than many entry-level cartridges.

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