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Ortofon MC X10
Image source — © Ortofon

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).

Specifications

  • Model name

    MC X10

  • Type

    MC

  • Stylus

    Diaomond

  • Body

    N/A

  • Cantilever

    Aluminium

  • Coils

    Silver

  • Output voltage (mV@5cm/sec)

    N/A

  • Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)

    20

  • Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)

    20 000

  • Internal impedance (Ohm)

    N/A

  • Channel separation (dB / 1,000 Hz)

    24

  • Compliance (×10-6cm/dyne at 100Hz)

    N/A

  • Recommended load (Ohm)

    50

  • Recommended tonearms

    N/A

  • Weight (g)

    8.6

  • Official link

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