Ortofon Hi-Fi MC X20 Moving Coil Cartridge - Black
Experience the depth. Hear every detail.
The MC X Series combines advanced engineering and the finest materials to deliver a sound experience of remarkable clarity, depth, and precision. Designed for those who demand nothing less than excellence, it sets a new standard in high-end vinyl performance.
A New Benchmark in Analog Perfection
In the world of vinyl playback, the cartridge is where the journey begins. A pivotal point where music rises from the groove and transforms into immersive soundscapes. With the MC X Series, Ortofon sets a new benchmark in MC cartridge design, pushing premium Moving Coil technology to unprecedented levels of performance.
Ortofon Technology
The MC X Series combines high-end materials with innovative engineering. Each cartridge features a Pure Silver Coil System, using high-purity silver wire for exceptional signal clarity and detail.
Paired with a newly developed Optimized Magnet System - featuring a one-piece pole cylinder and rear magnet yoke - this design ensures maximum magnetic efficiency and a clean, powerful signal path for elevated performance.
Precision starts at the core
At the core of the MC X Series is an advanced honeycomb-structured stainless-steel frame, created using Metal Injection Molding (MIM) technology. This refined construction ensures superior mechanical stability, providing an ideal foundation for precise and accurate sound reproduction.
MC X20
Go deeper into your music with the MC X20. Featuring a nude elliptical diamond stylus, it reveals greater depth and definition, uncovering the full character of each track. Rediscover your favourite records with fresh excitement and vivid precision.
Specifications:
Channel balance at 1 kHz: 0.5 dB
Output voltage at 1 kHz, 5cm/sec: 0.4 mV
Channel separation at 1 kHz: 25 dB
Frequency response 20 Hz - 20 kHz: +/1 dB
Compliance, dynamic, lateral: 15 μm/mN
Cantilever material: Aluminium
Stylus type: Nude Elliptical
Stylus tip radius: r/R 8/18 μm
Stylus suspensions: Ortofon exclusive
Coil system: Quad coils
Tracking force, recommended: 2.0 grams
Internal impedance, DC resistance: 6 Ω
Coil wire material: High-purity silver
Cartridge weight: 8.6 grams
Recommended load resistance: > 50 Ω