Ortofon MC X Series
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.
Pure Silver Coil System
All Ortofon MC X Series cartridges feature coils would with high-purity silver wire.
The use of premium materials is to ensure exceptional signal clarity, delivering sound with unmatched precision and preserving every detail without interference.
MIM-Moulded honeycomb-structured Core
At the core of the MC X series is an advanced honeycomb-structured stainless-steel frame, created using Metal Injection Moulding (MIM) technology.
This refined construction ensures superior mechanical stability, providing an ideal foundation for precise and accurate sound reproduction.
After moulding and sintering, a Physical Vapour Deposition (PVD) surface treatment is applied to enhance surface appearance and maintain material integrity over time.
Optimised Magnet System
The MC X Series introduces a newly developed magnet system with a one-piece pole cylinder integrated into a rear magnet yoke.
Engineered for maximum magnetic efficiency and paired with pure silver coils, this configuration ensures a clean, powerful signal path that elevates overall performance.
Custom-Developed Rubber Dampers
In-house produced and developed rubber compounds form the core of the MC X Series’ mechanical damping system.
Rubber dampers are essential for controlling the physical movement of the coils, maintaining stability, minimising unwanted vibrations, and enabling precise coil motion.
The result is superior tracking, reduced distortion, and musical accuracy.
The Shape of Sound
The MC X Series embodies modern elegance with a distinctive design that seamlessly complements the tonearm.
From afar, its silhouette speaks of minimalist refinement; up close, its intricate detailing reveals craftsmanship at every level.
True to Ortofon’s signature aesthetic, it’s a sophisticated fusion of form and function.
Ortofon MC X Models
MC X10
The MC X10 lays the foundation for high-fidelity sound.
Its refined elliptical diamond stylus delivers clarity and precision, bringing your records to life with stunning detail.
It’s the perfect starting point for an exceptional audio journey.
- High price-to-performance ratio with a good all-round sound
- Overhead mounting cartridge for installing into a headshell
- Moving Coil cartridge design
- Elliptical diamond stylus
Specifications Ortofon MC X10
- Output Voltage
0.4 mV
- Channel Balance (@ 1000Hz)
0.5 dB
- Channel Separation (@ 1000Hz)
24 dB
- Frequency Response
± 2 dB
- Compliance, Dynamic, Lateral
13 μm
- Stylus Type
Tipped Elliptical
- Stylus Tip Radius (r/R)
8 / 18 μm
- Recommended Tracking Force
2.0 g
- Internal Impedance
6 Ω
- Cantilever Material
Aluminium Tube
- Coil Wire Material
High-Purity Silver
- Recommended Load Impedance
> 50 Ω
- Cartridge Weight
8.6 g
Ortofon 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.
- Smooth sound reproduction with excellent rhythmic timing
- Moving Coil cartridge design
- Overhead mounting cartridge for installing into a headshell
- Nude Elliptical diamond stylus profile
Specifications MC X20
- Output Voltage
0.4 mV
- Channel Balance (@ 1000Hz)
0.5 dB
- Channel Separation (@ 1000Hz)
25 dB
- Frequency Response
± 1 dB
- Compliance, Dynamic, Lateral
15 μm
- Stylus Type
Nude Elliptical
- Stylus Tip Radius (r/R)
8 / 18 μm
- Recommended Tracking Force
2.0 g
- Internal Impedance
6 Ω
- Cantilever Material
Aluminium Tube
- Coil Wire Material
High-Purity Silver
- Recommended Load Impedance
> 50 Ω
- Cartridge Weight
8.6 g
Ortofon MC X30
Push your listening experience further with with MC X30.
Featuring a nude fine line diamond stylus, it offers extraordinary accuracy and resolution, rendering your music and every track with breathtaking detail and dynamic range.
- Accurate sound reproduction, delivered with greater power and space
- Overhead mounting cartridge for installing into a headshell
- Moving Coil cartridge design
- Nude Fine-Line diamond stylus
MC X30 Technology
The MC X30 is equipped with a Nude Fine Line stylus, expertly shaped to extract the finest nuances from your records – including the most delicate high-frequency details.
Its extended contact with the groove helps minimise distortion and wear, offering both precision and longevity for serious listeners who value every subtlety.
Specifications Ortofon MC X30
- Output Voltage
0.4 mV
- Channel Balance (@ 1000Hz)
0.5 dB
- Channel Separation (@ 1000Hz)
26 dB
- Frequency Response
± 1 dB
- Compliance, Dynamic, Lateral
15 μm
- Stylus Type
Nude Fine Line
- Stylus Tip Radius (r/R)
8 / 40 μm
- Recommended Tracking Force
2.0 g
- Internal Impedance
6 Ω
- Cantilever Material
Aluminium Tube
- Coil Wire Material
High-Purity Silver
- Recommended Load Impedance
> 50 Ω
- Cartridge Weight
8.6 g
Ortofon MC X40
The MC X40 is the pinnacle of the MC X Series, designed for the most discerning audiophile.
Featuring a nude Shibata diamond stylus mounted on a rigid and lightweight boron cantilever, this cartridge provides unparalleled transparency, speed, and responsiveness.
- Detailed and pure sonic reproduction takes a step toward the high-end
- Overhead mounting cartridge for installing into a headshell
- Moving Coil cartridge design
- Nude spherical diamond stylus
- Superior boron cantilever
Specifications Orton MC X40
- Output Voltage
0.4 mV
- Channel Balance (@ 1000Hz)
0.5 dB
- Channel Separation (@ 1000Hz)
26 dB
- Frequency Response
± 1 dB
- Compliance, Dynamic, Lateral
15 μm
- Stylus Type
Nude Shibata
- Stylus Tip Radius (r/R)
6 / 50 μm
- Recommended Tracking Force
2.0 g
- Internal Impedance
6 Ω
- Cantilever Material
Boron
- Coil Wire Material
High-Purity Silver
- Recommended Load Impedance
> 50 Ω
- Cartridge Weight
8.6 g
MC X40 Technology
The MC X40 features a Nude Shibata diamond, widely regarded as one of the finest stylus profiles, mounted on a high-performance Boron cantilever.
This combination provides an expansive contact area with the groove walls, ensuring exquisite detail and purity across the entire frequency range.
The Boron cantilever further elevates performance, offering remarkable clarity and precision, even with the most challenging high-frequency information.
MC X40 Sound
The MC X40 delivers exceptional clarity and purity across the full spectrum, offering a precise and open soundstage with excellent dynamic range.
Unconstrained by genre, this cartridge brings Ortofon’s signature accuracy to life, making it one of the most transparent and detailed offerings in its class.
Complete range are supplied with Stylus guards
