Description 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 favorite records with fresh excitement and vivid precision. 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. Specifications Channel balance at 1 kHz 0.5 dB Output voltage at 1 kHz, 5cm/sec 0.4 mV Channel separation at 1 kHz 25 dB Frequency response 20 Hz – 20 kHz /-1 dB Compliance, dynamic, lateral 15 μm/mN Cantilever material Aluminium Stylus type Nude Elliptical Stylus tip radius r/R 8/18 μm Stylus suspensions Ortofon exclusive Coil system Quad coils Tracking force, recommended 2.0 grams Internal impedance, DC resistance 6 Ω Coil wire material High-purity silver Cartridge weight 8.6 grams Recommended load resistance > 50 Ω
