Ortofon: MC X40 Moving Coil Cartridge

by Turntable Lab

$1,149.99

<h4>📌 LAB POINTS</h4> <ul> <li>top-tier moving coil (MC) cartridge in Ortofon's new MC X series, designed for unparalleled transparency during playback</li> <li>nude Shibata diamond stylus mounted on rigid + lightweight boron cantilever w/ high-purity silver quad coils</li> <li>newly developed MC X magnet system ensures a clean, powerful signal path</li> <li>custom-developed rubber dampers offer super accurate tracking &amp; reduced distortion<br> </li> <li>advanced honeycomb-structured stainless steel frame, created using Metal Injection Molding (MIM) technology</li> <li>low internal impedance for compatibility with a wide range of preamps and transformers</li> </ul> <p class="faq-quote">"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." - Ortofon</p> <h4>🔑 KEY FEATURES</h4> <ul> <li>cartridge type: moving coil for hi-fi listening</li> <li>stylus type: nude fine-line diamond<br> </li> <li>cantilever material: Boron</li> <li>stylus tip radius: r/R 6/50 μm</li> <li>compliance: 15 μm/mN</li> <li>output voltage: 0.4 mV</li> <li>frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz  +/-1 dB</li> <li>channel separation at 1 kHz: 26 dB</li> <li>internal impedance: 6 Ω</li> <li>recommended load resistance: &gt;50 Ω</li> <li>tracking force: 2 g</li> <li>cartridge weight: 8.6 g</li> <li>replaceable stylus: no</li> <li>upgradeable stylus: no</li> </ul> <h4>📦 COMES WITH</h4> <ul> <li>mounting screws</li> </ul>