It"s plug "n" play all the way, with a pre-installed Ortofon cartridge, fully weighted counterweight and pre-adjusted anti-skating weight. With a new straight, ultra low mass tonearm optimised for the renowned Ortofon OM cartridge series, all you need to do is remove the bearing and stylus guard, put the belt on and plug it in. The hidden secret to the Elemental"s sonic success is a central gravity mass point, made from artificial stone and placed directly underneath the platter bearing. It"s capable of fully absorbing unwanted rumble and motor vibration. But if you want to get technical, just check out the flattering specs. At the end of the day, this is a budget turntable like no other: a simple, high quality build that will perform unlike anything else in the entry level.