Cartidges — Ortofon MC X40

Name: MC X40
Brand: Ortofon
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Ortofon MC X40
Image source — © Ortofon

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.

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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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