Ortofon MCX40

MC X Series

MC X40

The MC X40 is the pinnacle of the MC X Series, designed for the most discerning audiophile. Featuring a nude Shibata diamond stylus mounted on a rigid and lightweight boron cantilever, this cartridge provides unparalleled transparency, speed, and responsiveness.

• Detailed and pure sonic reproduction takes a step toward the high-end
• Overhead mounting cartridge for installing into a headshell
• Moving Coil cartridge design
• Nude spherical diamond stylus
• Superior boron cantilever

Specifications

Output Voltage: 0.4 mV

Channel Balance (@ 1000Hz): 0.5 dB

Channel Separation (@ 1000Hz): 26 dB

Frequency Response: ± 1 dB

Compliance, Dynamic, Lateral: 15 μm

Stylus Type: Nude Shibata

Stylus Tip Radius (r/R): 6 / 50 μm

Recommended Tracking Force: 2.0 g

Internal Impedance: 6 Ω

Cantilever Material: Boron

Coil Wire Material: High-Purity Silver

Recommended Load Impedance: > 50 Ω

Cartridge Weight: 8.6 g