The Ortofon MC X50 Moving Coil Cartridge is the flagship model in the MC X Series, engineered to deliver exceptional vinyl playback accuracy, detail retrieval, and musical realism. Designed for discerning audiophiles, the MC X50 features a nude Micro Ridge diamond stylus mounted on a lightweight boron cantilever, providing outstanding groove tracing precision, superior transient response, and remarkably low distortion. Its advanced stylus profile excels at high-frequency tracking while significantly reducing inner groove distortion and record wear.
At the heart of the MC X50 is a newly developed magnetic system featuring a one-piece pole cylinder integrated into a rear magnet yoke for maximum magnetic efficiency. Combined with high-purity silver coils, this design ensures exceptional signal clarity, dynamic expression, and accurate sound reproduction. A specially formulated rubber suspension and custom-developed damping system further enhance tracking stability and resonance control.
With its sophisticated design, premium materials, and advanced moving coil technology, the Ortofon MC X50 delivers expansive soundstaging, precise imaging, and reference-quality analog performance for high-end turntable systems.
Ortofon MC X50 Moving Coil Cartridge (Black)
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The Ortofon MC X50 Moving Coil Cartridge is the flagship model in the MC X Series, engineered to deliver exceptional vinyl playback accuracy, detail retrieval, and musical realism. Designed for discerning audiophiles, the MC X50 features a nude Micro Ridge diamond stylus mounted on a lightweight boron cantilever, providing outstanding groove tracing precision, superior transient response, and remarkably low distortion. Its advanced stylus profile excels at high-frequency tracking while significantly reducing inner groove distortion and record wear.
At the heart of the MC X50 is a newly developed magnetic system featuring a one-piece pole cylinder integrated into a rear magnet yoke for maximum magnetic efficiency. Combined with high-purity silver coils, this design ensures exceptional signal clarity, dynamic expression, and accurate sound reproduction. A specially formulated rubber suspension and custom-developed damping system further enhance tracking stability and resonance control.
With its sophisticated design, premium materials, and advanced moving coil technology, the Ortofon MC X50 delivers expansive soundstaging, precise imaging, and reference-quality analog performance for high-end turntable systems.
- 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.
- Pure Silver Coil System: All MC X cartridges feature coils wound 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.
- 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, minimizing unwanted vibrations, and enabling precise coil motion. The result is superior tracking, reduced distortion, and musical accuracy.
- For the MC X50 a newly developed rubber suspension featuring a newly formulated compound has been engineered.
- 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.
- Channel balance at 1 kHz: 0.5 dB
- Output voltage at 1 kHz, 5cm/sec: 0.4 mV
- Channel separation at 1 kHz: 28 dB
- Frequency response 20 Hz - 20 kHz: +/-1 dB
- Compliance, dynamic, lateral: 14 μm/mN
- Cantilever material: Boron
- Stylus type: Nude Micro Ridge
- Stylus tip radius: r/R 2.5/75 μm
- Stylus suspensions: Ortofon exclusive
- Coil system: High-purity silver Coil wire
- Tracking force, recommended: 2.0 grams
- Internal impedance, DC resistance: 6 Ω
- Coil wire material: High-purity silver
- Cartridge body material: MIM Stainless Steel & Honeycomb Core Structure
- Cartridge colour: Black
- Cartridge weight: 8.6 grams
PRODUCT INFORMATION:
Model: MCX50 | Barcode: 5705796271324
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