Ortofon MC X20 Cartridge
Go deeper into your music with the MC X20. Featuring a nude elliptical diamond stylus, it reveals greater depth and definition, uncovering the full character of each track. Rediscover your favorite records with fresh excitement and vivid precision.
Why Moving Coil?
In a cartridge the stylis is connected to a magnet in Moving Magnet (MM) designs, or to a Coil in Moving Coil (MC) designs. The advantage of the coil is lower mass, which means a faster response to groove modulations.
However..
You will need a phono pre-amp compatible with Moving Coil
Here is what makes the Ortfon MC X20 special;
Pure Silver Coil System
All MC X cartridges feature coils wound with high-purity silver wire. The use of premium materials is to ensure exceptional signal clarity, delivering sound with unmatched precision and preserving every detail without interference.
Magnet system
The MC X Series introduces a newly developed magnet system with a one-piece pole cylinder integrated into a rear magnet yoke. Engineered for maximum magnetic efficiency and paired with pure silver coils, this configuration ensures a clean, powerful signal path that elevates overall performance.
Custom-Developed Rubber Dampers
Reviews
Product of the Year 2025-26 LP Magazine
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Best in Class rated by AV Forums
Specifications
Channel balance at 1 kHz 0.5 dB
Output voltage at 1 kHz, 5cm/sec 0.4 mV
Channel separation at 1 kHz 25 dB
Frequency response 20 Hz - 20 kHz +/-1 dB
Compliance, dynamic, lateral 15 μm/mN
Cantilever material Aluminium
Stylus type Nude Elliptical
Stylus tip radius r/R 8/18 μm
Coil system Quad coils
Tracking force, recommended 2.0 grams
Internal impedance, DC resistance 6 Ω
Coil wire material High-purity silver
Cartridge weight 8.6 grams
Recommended load resistance 50 Ω
