{"product_id":"ortofon-mc-x40-moving-coil-cartridge","title":"Ortofon MC X40 moving coil cartridge","description":"\u003cp\u003eOrtofon MC X40\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ortofon MC X40 is the pinnacle of the MC X Series, created for the most discerning audiophile. Featuring a nude Shibata diamond stylus mounted on a rigid and lightweight boron cantilever, this cartridge delivers outstanding transparency, speed, and responsiveness.\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 exceptional new levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll MC X cartridges feature coils wound with high-purity silver wire. The use of premium materials ensures exceptional signal clarity, delivering sound with remarkable precision while preserving every detail without interference.\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 configuration ensures a clean, powerful signal path that enhances overall performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn-house developed rubber compounds form the core of the MC X Series mechanical damping system. These custom-made dampers are essential for controlling the physical movement of the coils, maintaining stability, minimising unwanted vibrations, and enabling precise coil motion. The result is superior tracking, reduced distortion, and impressive 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 refined construction provides excellent mechanical stability, creating an ideal foundation for precise and accurate sound reproduction. After moulding and sintering, a Physical Vapor Deposition surface treatment is applied to enhance the appearance and preserve material integrity over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MC X Series also reflects Ortofon’s modern design philosophy, combining elegant form with practical function. Its silhouette is clean and refined from a distance, while closer inspection reveals intricate detailing and craftsmanship throughout.\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\u003eNude Shibata diamond stylus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLightweight and rigid boron 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\u003eNewly developed magnet system with integrated rear magnet yoke\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustom-developed rubber damping system\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoneycomb stainless steel frame made 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 exceptional transparency, speed, and detail retrieval\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: 26 dB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz +\/-1 dB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompliance, Dynamic, Lateral: 15 μm\/mN\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCantilever Material: Boron\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStylus Type: Nude Shibata\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStylus Tip Radius r\/R: 6\/50 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 X40 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 X40 in person.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ortofon Cartridges","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58297830441344,"sku":"RTF-MC-X40-MVN","price":875.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/6926\/1184\/files\/rs_w_1200_h_1200-3_09b6a3e4-b886-44b5-9c9a-e70bd80ac095.png?v=1781876460","url":"https:\/\/thespinningroomhifi.co.uk\/products\/ortofon-mc-x40-moving-coil-cartridge","provider":"The Spinning Room Hifi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}