{"product_id":"ortofon-mc-x30-cartridge","title":"Ortofon MC X30 Cartridge","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrtofon MC X30 Cartridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGo deeper into your music with the MC X30. Featuring a \u003cstrong data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eNude Fine-Line diamond stylus\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for razor-sharp detail retrieval and tracking highly complex grooves with ease, it reveals greater depth and definition, uncovering the full character of each track. 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It delivers a clean, crisp, and incredibly natural soundstage, offering excellent value for a high-quality moving coil cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Moving Coil?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will need a phono pre-amp compatible with Moving Coil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere is what makes the Ortfon MC X30 special;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"section__block section__block--heading h3 text--alt-color\"\u003ePure Silver Coil System\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section__block reading-width rte\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" class=\"metafield-rich_text_field\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/2068\/6447\/files\/Ortofon_MC_X_Silver_coils_canada.webp?v=1771784109\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"section__block section__block--heading h3 text--alt-color\"\u003eMagnet system\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section__block reading-width rte\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"metafield-rich_text_field\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/2068\/6447\/files\/Ortofon_MC_X_20_magnet_system_canada.webp?v=1771784144\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"section__block section__block--heading h3 text--alt-color\"\u003eCustom-Developed Rubber Dampers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section__block reading-width rte\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"metafield-rich_text_field\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn-house produced and developed rubber compounds form the core of the MC X Series’ mechanical damping system. Rubber dampers are essential for controlling the physical movement of the coils, maintaining stability, minimizing unwanted vibrations, and enabling precise coil motion. The result is superior tracking, reduced distortion, and musical accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/2068\/6447\/files\/Ortofon_MC_X_20_rubber_dampers_canada.webp?v=1771784168\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwarded\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eProduct of the Year: Accessories\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eBest Cartridge Over £500\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eat the What Hi-Fi? Awards 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“\u003cspan class=\"metafield-multi_line_text_field\"\u003eIt doesn’t take much listening time to realise that the MC X30 is a winner.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA superbly balanced cartridge that ticks all the boxes, especially considering its price point.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetail resolution is excellent.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe can’t help but admire the crisp yet unforced manner with which the moving coil cartridge renders the leading edge of notes.\u003c\/span\u003e“\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.whathifi.com\/hi-fi\/cartridges\/ortofon-mc-x30\"\u003eread the review\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg height=\"55\" width=\"119\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/2068\/6447\/files\/what_hifi_5_stars_6b237414-7e6a-46c8-98ea-aabee5e8c969.png?v=1782485550\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"custom-reviews-text__author\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"With the X series, Ortofon shows that genuine progress and technical innovation are still possible even in affordable MC systems.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"custom-reviews-text__author\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lowbeats.de\/test-mc-tonabnehmer-ortofon-mc-x30-einsame-spitze\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eread the review\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-left: .25in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eChannel balance at 1 kHz                0.5 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOutput voltage at 1 kHz, 5cm\/sec   0.4 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChannel separation at 1 kHz            26 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response                         20 Hz - 20 kHz  +\/-1 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompliance, dynamic, lateral           15 μm\/mN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCantilever material                          Aluminium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus type                                       Nude Fine-Line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus tip radius                               r\/R 8\/40 μm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus suspensions                          Ortofon exclusive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoil system                                     High-purity silver Coil wire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracking force, recommended        2.0 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal impedance, DC resistance 6 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoil wire material                            High-purity silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCartridge body material                 MIM Stainless Steel \u0026amp; Honeycomb Core Structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCartridge colour                              Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCartridge weight                             8.6 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended load resistance      \u0026gt; 50 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e Audiofi is your Ortofon MC X30 dealer, we ship free in Canada\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"audiofi.ca","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47634678153355,"sku":null,"price":1014.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/2068\/6447\/files\/ortofon-MC-X30_cartridge_angle_canada.png?v=1782486279","url":"https:\/\/audiofi.ca\/products\/ortofon-mc-x30-cartridge","provider":"audiofi.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}