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ORTOFON MC X40 Moving Coil Cartridge

Achieve Ultimate Fidelity

MC X40

MC X40 is designed for audiophiles seeking exceptional transparency, speed, and refinement. Featuring a nude Shibata diamond stylus mounted on a rigid and lightweight boron cantilever, it delivers outstanding detail retrieval, expansive soundstaging, and highly accurate musical reproduction.

Honoured with StereoNet’s “Product of the Year” award in the Phono Cartridge category, the MC X40 is celebrated for delivering a “lovely, smooth, delicate and open sound that echoes the character of genuine high-end designs."

$1,799.00
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Warranty Period : 1 year

Warranty Period : 1 year

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.

Exceptional Signal Clarity

Pure Silver Coil System

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.

Maximum Magnetic Efficiency

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.

Precision Engineering for Unmatched Stability

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.

MIM-Molded Honeycomb-Structured Core

Experience the depth.
Hear every detail.

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.

After molding and sintering, a Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) surface treatment is applied to enhance surface appearance and maintain material integrity over time.

Modern Elegance with Distinctive Design

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.

Specification
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Operating Principle
  • MC (Moving Coil)
Mounting
  • 1/2" Mount
  • M2.5 Threaded Mounting Holes
Body Construction
  • MIM Stainless Steel
  • Honeycomb Core Structure
Coil Wire
  • High-Purity Silver
Colour
  • Black
PERFORMANCE
Output Voltage
  • 0.4mV (1kHz, 5cm/s)
Frequency Response
  • 20Hz - 20kHz (±1dB)
Channel Balance
  • 0.5dB (1kHz)
Channel Separation
  • >26dB (1kHz)
Dynamic Compliance
  • 15μm/mN (lateral)
STYLUS AND CANTILEVER
Stylus Type
  • Nude Shibata Diamond
Stylus Tip Radius
  • r/R 6/50μm
Cantilever
  • Boron
Tracking Force
  • 2.0g Recommended
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Internal Impedance
  • 6Ω DC Resistance
LOAD REQUIREMENTS
Recommended Load Resistance
  • >50Ω
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
Dimensions
  • 18.1mm Width
  • 25.6mm Depth (including connector pins)
  • 19.2mm Height
Mounting Centres
  • 12.7mm
Weight
  • 8.6g