








Ortofon MC X40
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.
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.
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.
PRODUCT DETAILS
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