MC X

About the MC X

The Ortofon MC X Series represents a new benchmark in moving coil cartridge design, combining high-end materials and innovative engineering to deliver exceptional analog sound quality. Each cartridge in the series features a Pure Silver Coil System with high-purity silver wire for outstanding signal clarity and detail. The core of the MC X Series is an advanced honeycomb-structured stainless-steel frame created using Metal Injection Molding (MIM) technology, ensuring superior mechanical stability and precise sound reproduction. The cartridges incorporate a newly developed magnet system with a one-piece pole cylinder integrated into a rear magnet yoke, paired with pure silver coils for a clean and powerful signal path. Custom-developed rubber dampers control coil movement, minimizing vibrations and distortion for superior tracking and musical accuracy. The series includes four models differentiated mainly by stylus type and cantilever material: MC X10 (bonded elliptical diamond, aluminum cantilever), MC X20 (nude elliptical diamond, aluminum cantilever), MC X30 (nude Fine Line diamond, aluminum cantilever), and MC X40 (nude Shibata diamond, boron cantilever). All models weigh 8.6 grams, have a recommended tracking force of 2.0 grams, output voltage of 0.4 mV, channel balance of 0.5 dB at 1 kHz, and frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±1 dB (±2 dB for MC X10). The MC X40, the flagship model, offers unparalleled transparency, speed, and responsiveness, making it suitable for the most discerning audiophiles.