{"product_id":"ortofon-mc-x10-moving-coil-cartridge","title":"Ortofon MC X10 moving coil cartridge","description":"\u003cp\u003eOrtofon MC X10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ortofon MC X10 lays the foundation for high-fidelity sound. Featuring a refined elliptical diamond stylus, it delivers clarity and precision, bringing your records to life with impressive detail. It is the perfect starting point for an exceptional analogue audio journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn vinyl playback, the cartridge is where the journey begins — the point at which music rises from the groove and transforms into an immersive listening experience. With the MC X Series, Ortofon sets a new benchmark in moving coil cartridge design, pushing premium analogue performance to new levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll MC X cartridges feature coils wound with high-purity silver wire, ensuring exceptional signal clarity and preserving every detail with precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 design ensures a clean, powerful signal path that enhances overall performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustom-developed rubber dampers form the core of the mechanical damping system, controlling coil movement, maintaining stability, minimising unwanted vibrations, and enabling precise tracking. The result is reduced distortion and improved musical accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the MC X Series is an advanced honeycomb-structured stainless steel frame, created using Metal Injection Moulding technology. This construction provides excellent mechanical stability for precise sound reproduction. A Physical Vapor Deposition surface treatment is applied to enhance durability and maintain material integrity over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MC X Series reflects Ortofon’s modern design philosophy, combining elegant form with practical function. Its clean silhouette and refined detailing complement the tonearm while showcasing a high level of craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePremium moving coil cartridge design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElliptical diamond stylus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAluminium cantilever\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-purity silver coil wire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuad coil system\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvanced magnet system with integrated rear magnet yoke\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustom rubber damping system for improved tracking and stability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoneycomb stainless steel frame using Metal Injection Moulding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhysical Vapor Deposition surface treatment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for clarity, precision, and musical detail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChannel Balance at 1 kHz: 0.5 dB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutput Voltage at 1 kHz, 5 cm\/sec: 0.4 mV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChannel Separation at 1 kHz: 24 dB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz +\/-2 dB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompliance, Dynamic, Lateral: 13 μm\/mN\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCantilever Material: Aluminium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStylus Type: Elliptical\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStylus Tip Radius r\/R: 8\/18 μm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStylus Suspension: Ortofon exclusive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoil System: Quad coils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended Tracking Force: 2.0 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInternal Impedance, DC Resistance: 6 Ω\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoil Wire Material: High-purity silver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCartridge Weight: 8.6 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended Load Resistance: \u0026gt; 50 Ω\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat’s Included:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrtofon MC X10 cartridge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSetup documentation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: This product is available for in-store demonstration. Visit the Spinning Room showroom to experience the MC X10 in person.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ortofon Cartridges","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58297831096704,"sku":"RTF-MC-X10-MVN","price":269.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/6926\/1184\/files\/rs_w_1200_h_1200-3_3488baaf-c81e-4973-98e4-5b89e56e0cf5.png?v=1781876463","url":"https:\/\/thespinningroomhifi.co.uk\/products\/ortofon-mc-x10-moving-coil-cartridge","provider":"The Spinning Room Hifi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}