Ortofon MC 90X MC
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Model name
MC 90X MC
Type
MC
Stylus
Ortofon Replicant 100 diamond
Body
N/A
Cantilever
Boron
Coils
Aucurum (Gold-plated 6NX OFC)
Output voltage (mV@5cm/sec)
0.25
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
20
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
20000
Internal impedance (Ohm)
4
Channel separation (dB / 1,000 Hz)
28
Compliance (×10-6cm/dyne at 100Hz)
11
Recommended load (Ohm)
> 10
Recommended tonearms
Medium
Weight (g)
9.5
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The Ortofon MC X40 is the pinnacle of the MC X series. According to Ortofon, it is designed for the most demanding audiophiles. With a Shibata-sharpened diamond needle (r/R 6/50 microns) mounted on a durable and lightweight boron cantilever, this cartridge promises unsurpassed transparency, speed, and responsiveness.
The Ortofon MC X30 cartridge promises even higher sound quality thanks to a diamond needle with a nude fine-line sharpening (r/R 8/40 microns) with an aluminum cantilever. The manufacturer claims outstanding accuracy and resolution, allowing you to play music with spectacular detail and dynamic range.
The Ortofon MC X20 head is also equipped with an elliptical diamond needle (r/R 8/18 microns) mounted on an aluminum cantilever. Ortofon emphasizes its ability to convey more depth and clarity, revealing the full character of each track. The channel separation at 1 kHz is 25 dB.
The heart of the Ortofon MC X series is an advanced stainless steel frame with a honeycomb structure, manufactured using a technology called Metal Injection Molding (MIM).
The Concorde 5S is equipped with a spherical diamond needle. This design ensures stable tracking and requires less precision in setting up, which makes it suitable for everyday use.