
Ortofon MC X40 Moving Coil Cartridge
Ortofon MC X40 Moving Coil Cartridge - Ultimate Fidelity for Audiophiles
The Ortofon MC X40 is the pinnacle of the MC X Series, designed for audiophiles who demand unparalleled sound quality. Engineered with a nude Shibata diamond stylus and a rigid boron cantilever, the MC X40 delivers exceptional transparency, speed, and responsiveness. Its advanced design ensures precise tracking and minimal distortion, making it a perfect choice for those who seek the ultimate in analog playback. The MC X40 combines cutting-edge technology with meticulous craftsmanship to provide a sonic experience that is rich, detailed, and highly immersive.
Key Features:
- Nude Shibata Diamond Stylus: Ensures precise tracking and unparalleled sound clarity by minimizing distortion and preserving every detail of the original recording.
- Rigid Boron Cantilever: Provides exceptional mechanical stability and speed, resulting in superior sound reproduction and reduced wear on the record.
- High-Purity Silver Coils: Optimize signal clarity and efficiency, offering a more transparent and accurate audio output.
- Advanced Magnetic System: Enhances signal transmission and improves overall performance for a more dynamic, realistic listening experience.
- Custom-Developed Rubber Dampers: Minimize unwanted vibrations and ensure precise coil motion, leading to improved tracking and reduced distortion.
- Modern Design with Excellent Compatibility: Features a sleek, minimalist design that seamlessly integrates into any tonearm setup for optimal performance.
Product Specifications:
- 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 ?m/mN
- Cantilever material: Boron
- Stylus type: Nude Shibata
- Stylus tip radius: r/R 6/50 ?m
- Stylus suspensions: Ortofon exclusive
- Coil system: Quad coils
- Tracking force, recommended: 2.0 grams
- Internal impedance, DC resistance: 6 ?
- Coil wire material: High-purity silver
- Cartridge weight: 8.6 grams
- Recommended load resistance: > 50 ?
Product Q&A:
- Q: What is the tracking force recommended for the MC X40?
- A: The recommended tracking force is 2.0 grams, ensuring optimal performance and minimizing record wear.
- Q: What kind of stylus does the MC X40 use?
- A: It uses a nude Shibata diamond stylus, known for its precision and ability to extract maximum detail from vinyl records.
- Q: Can the MC X40 be used with any tonearm?
- A: It is compatible with most high-quality tonearms, but it is recommended to use a tonearm that provides good balance and stability for optimal performance.
- Q: What is the frequency response of the MC X40?
- A: The frequency response is +/-1 dB from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, offering a wide and accurate sound range.
- Q: How does the MC X40 compare to other high-end cartridges?
- A: It offers a level of detail, clarity, and performance that is hard to match, making it a top choice for audiophiles seeking the best sound quality.
- Q: What materials are used in the construction of the MC X40?
- A: It features a rigid boron cantilever, high-purity silver coils, and custom rubber dampers for superior mechanical stability and sound quality.
- Q: Is the MC X40 suitable for both home and professional use?
- A: Yes, its high performance and precision make it ideal for both home listening environments and professional studios.
- Q: What is the benefit of a quad coil system in this cartridge?
- A: A quad coil system improves signal transmission and enhances dynamic range, resulting in a more detailed and immersive listening experience.
Ortofon MC X40 Downloads:
Ortofon MC X40 User Guide
The Ortofon MC X Series
The Ortofon MC X40 is part of the Ortofon MC X Series of Moving Coil Cartridges. The MC X Series includes the following models:
- Ortofon MC X10 Moving Coil Cartridge with an Elliptical Diamond Stylus
- Ortofon MC X20 Moving Coil Cartridge with a Nude Elliptical Diamond Stylus
- Ortofon MC X30 Moving Coil Cartridge with a Nude Fine Line Diamond Stylus
- Ortofon MC X40 Moving Coil Cartridge with a Nude Shibata Diamond on Boron Cantilever Stylus
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Ortofon MC X40 Moving Coil Cartridge
Ortofon MC X40 Moving Coil Cartridge - Ultimate Fidelity for Audiophiles
The Ortofon MC X40 is the pinnacle of the MC X Series, designed for audiophiles who demand unparalleled sound quality. Engineered with a nude Shibata diamond stylus and a rigid boron cantilever, the MC X40 delivers exceptional transparency, speed, and responsiveness. Its advanced design ensures precise tracking and minimal distortion, making it a perfect choice for those who seek the ultimate in analog playback. The MC X40 combines cutting-edge technology with meticulous craftsmanship to provide a sonic experience that is rich, detailed, and highly immersive.
Key Features:
- Nude Shibata Diamond Stylus: Ensures precise tracking and unparalleled sound clarity by minimizing distortion and preserving every detail of the original recording.
- Rigid Boron Cantilever: Provides exceptional mechanical stability and speed, resulting in superior sound reproduction and reduced wear on the record.
- High-Purity Silver Coils: Optimize signal clarity and efficiency, offering a more transparent and accurate audio output.
- Advanced Magnetic System: Enhances signal transmission and improves overall performance for a more dynamic, realistic listening experience.
- Custom-Developed Rubber Dampers: Minimize unwanted vibrations and ensure precise coil motion, leading to improved tracking and reduced distortion.
- Modern Design with Excellent Compatibility: Features a sleek, minimalist design that seamlessly integrates into any tonearm setup for optimal performance.
Product Specifications:
- 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 ?m/mN
- Cantilever material: Boron
- Stylus type: Nude Shibata
- Stylus tip radius: r/R 6/50 ?m
- Stylus suspensions: Ortofon exclusive
- Coil system: Quad coils
- Tracking force, recommended: 2.0 grams
- Internal impedance, DC resistance: 6 ?
- Coil wire material: High-purity silver
- Cartridge weight: 8.6 grams
- Recommended load resistance: > 50 ?
Product Q&A:
- Q: What is the tracking force recommended for the MC X40?
- A: The recommended tracking force is 2.0 grams, ensuring optimal performance and minimizing record wear.
- Q: What kind of stylus does the MC X40 use?
- A: It uses a nude Shibata diamond stylus, known for its precision and ability to extract maximum detail from vinyl records.
- Q: Can the MC X40 be used with any tonearm?
- A: It is compatible with most high-quality tonearms, but it is recommended to use a tonearm that provides good balance and stability for optimal performance.
- Q: What is the frequency response of the MC X40?
- A: The frequency response is +/-1 dB from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, offering a wide and accurate sound range.
- Q: How does the MC X40 compare to other high-end cartridges?
- A: It offers a level of detail, clarity, and performance that is hard to match, making it a top choice for audiophiles seeking the best sound quality.
- Q: What materials are used in the construction of the MC X40?
- A: It features a rigid boron cantilever, high-purity silver coils, and custom rubber dampers for superior mechanical stability and sound quality.
- Q: Is the MC X40 suitable for both home and professional use?
- A: Yes, its high performance and precision make it ideal for both home listening environments and professional studios.
- Q: What is the benefit of a quad coil system in this cartridge?
- A: A quad coil system improves signal transmission and enhances dynamic range, resulting in a more detailed and immersive listening experience.
Ortofon MC X40 Downloads:
Ortofon MC X40 User Guide
The Ortofon MC X Series
The Ortofon MC X40 is part of the Ortofon MC X Series of Moving Coil Cartridges. The MC X Series includes the following models:
- Ortofon MC X10 Moving Coil Cartridge with an Elliptical Diamond Stylus
- Ortofon MC X20 Moving Coil Cartridge with a Nude Elliptical Diamond Stylus
- Ortofon MC X30 Moving Coil Cartridge with a Nude Fine Line Diamond Stylus
- Ortofon MC X40 Moving Coil Cartridge with a Nude Shibata Diamond on Boron Cantilever Stylus
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Ortofon MC X40 Moving Coil Cartridge - Ultimate Fidelity for Audiophiles
The Ortofon MC X40 is the pinnacle of the MC X Series, designed for audiophiles who demand unparalleled sound quality. Engineered with a nude Shibata diamond stylus and a rigid boron cantilever, the MC X40 delivers exceptional transparency, speed, and responsiveness. Its advanced design ensures precise tracking and minimal distortion, making it a perfect choice for those who seek the ultimate in analog playback. The MC X40 combines cutting-edge technology with meticulous craftsmanship to provide a sonic experience that is rich, detailed, and highly immersive.
Key Features:
- Nude Shibata Diamond Stylus: Ensures precise tracking and unparalleled sound clarity by minimizing distortion and preserving every detail of the original recording.
- Rigid Boron Cantilever: Provides exceptional mechanical stability and speed, resulting in superior sound reproduction and reduced wear on the record.
- High-Purity Silver Coils: Optimize signal clarity and efficiency, offering a more transparent and accurate audio output.
- Advanced Magnetic System: Enhances signal transmission and improves overall performance for a more dynamic, realistic listening experience.
- Custom-Developed Rubber Dampers: Minimize unwanted vibrations and ensure precise coil motion, leading to improved tracking and reduced distortion.
- Modern Design with Excellent Compatibility: Features a sleek, minimalist design that seamlessly integrates into any tonearm setup for optimal performance.
Product Specifications:
- 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 ?m/mN
- Cantilever material: Boron
- Stylus type: Nude Shibata
- Stylus tip radius: r/R 6/50 ?m
- Stylus suspensions: Ortofon exclusive
- Coil system: Quad coils
- Tracking force, recommended: 2.0 grams
- Internal impedance, DC resistance: 6 ?
- Coil wire material: High-purity silver
- Cartridge weight: 8.6 grams
- Recommended load resistance: > 50 ?
Product Q&A:
- Q: What is the tracking force recommended for the MC X40?
- A: The recommended tracking force is 2.0 grams, ensuring optimal performance and minimizing record wear.
- Q: What kind of stylus does the MC X40 use?
- A: It uses a nude Shibata diamond stylus, known for its precision and ability to extract maximum detail from vinyl records.
- Q: Can the MC X40 be used with any tonearm?
- A: It is compatible with most high-quality tonearms, but it is recommended to use a tonearm that provides good balance and stability for optimal performance.
- Q: What is the frequency response of the MC X40?
- A: The frequency response is +/-1 dB from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, offering a wide and accurate sound range.
- Q: How does the MC X40 compare to other high-end cartridges?
- A: It offers a level of detail, clarity, and performance that is hard to match, making it a top choice for audiophiles seeking the best sound quality.
- Q: What materials are used in the construction of the MC X40?
- A: It features a rigid boron cantilever, high-purity silver coils, and custom rubber dampers for superior mechanical stability and sound quality.
- Q: Is the MC X40 suitable for both home and professional use?
- A: Yes, its high performance and precision make it ideal for both home listening environments and professional studios.
- Q: What is the benefit of a quad coil system in this cartridge?
- A: A quad coil system improves signal transmission and enhances dynamic range, resulting in a more detailed and immersive listening experience.
Ortofon MC X40 Downloads:
Ortofon MC X40 User Guide
The Ortofon MC X Series
The Ortofon MC X40 is part of the Ortofon MC X Series of Moving Coil Cartridges. The MC X Series includes the following models:
- Ortofon MC X10 Moving Coil Cartridge with an Elliptical Diamond Stylus
- Ortofon MC X20 Moving Coil Cartridge with a Nude Elliptical Diamond Stylus
- Ortofon MC X30 Moving Coil Cartridge with a Nude Fine Line Diamond Stylus
- Ortofon MC X40 Moving Coil Cartridge with a Nude Shibata Diamond on Boron Cantilever Stylus
























