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Ortofon MC X40
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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.

Specifications

  • Model name

    MC X40

  • Type

    MC

  • Stylus

    Diamond

  • 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)

    26

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

    N/A

  • Recommended load (Ohm)

    50

  • Recommended tonearms

    N/A

  • Weight (g)

    8.6

  • Official link

    https://ortofon.com/

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