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.
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
Specifications
Channel balance at 1 kHz
0.5 dB
Output voltage at 1 kHz, 5cm/sec
0.4 mV
Channel separation at 1 kHz
26 dB
Frequency response 20 Hz - 20 kHz
+/-1 dB
Compliance, dynamic, lateral
15 μm/mN
Cantilever material
Boron
Stylus type
Nude Shibata
Stylus tip radius
r/R 6/50 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