Ortofon MC X40 Moving Coil Cartridge

Ortofon MC X40 Moving Coil Cartridge The Ortofon MC X40 stands at the pinnacle of the new MC X Series, delivering the highest level of performance, refinement, and detail retrieval in the lineup. Combining a Nude Shibata diamond stylus with a lightweight, ultra-rigid boron cantilever, the MC X40 is engineered for vinyl enthusiasts who demand exceptional transparency, speed, and musical realism from their analog system. Built upon Ortofon's latest moving coil platform, the MC X40 incorporates high-purity silver coils, an optimized magnetic system, and a precision-engineered stainless-steel body structure. The result is a cartridge capable of extracting the finest details from the groove while maintaining a natural tonal balance and expansive soundstage. Nude Shibata Diamond Stylus The MC X40 features a Nude Shibata stylus, one of the most advanced stylus profiles available for high-end analog playback. Originally developed for quadraphonic records, the Shibata profile offers an extended contact area with the groove walls, allowing it to retrieve more information while reducing tracing distortion and record wear. Listeners will hear greater detail, cleaner high frequencies, and improved retrieval of subtle musical nuances. Boron Cantilever for Maximum Resolution Exclusive to the MC X40 within the MC X lineup, the boron cantilever provides a significant upgrade over aluminum designs. Boron is both lighter and substantially stiffer, allowing the stylus to react more quickly and accurately to groove modulations. The result is improved transient response, greater clarity, and enhanced low-level detail retrieval throughout the frequency range. Pure Silver Coil Generator System At the heart of the MC X40 is Ortofon's advanced quad-coil generator architecture utilizing high-purity silver wire. Combined with the optimized magnet structure and proprietary damping system, this design maximizes signal integrity and channel separation while preserving the smallest details embedded within the recording. Precision Stainless-Steel Construction The MC X40 utilizes the same advanced honeycomb-structured stainless-steel body found throughout the MC X Series. Manufactured using Metal Injection Molding (MIM) technology and finished with a durable surface treatment, the structure provides exceptional rigidity and resonance control, creating an ideal foundation for accurate sound reproduction. Reference-Level Analog Performance The combination of a Nude Shibata stylus and boron cantilever allows the MC X40 to deliver extraordinary levels of transparency and realism. Soundstaging becomes larger and more dimensional, instrument placement gains precision, and recordings reveal layers of information that lesser cartridges simply cannot retrieve. Whether listening to jazz, classical, acoustic recordings, or complex modern productions, the MC X40 offers a captivating and highly engaging listening experience. The Flagship of the MC X Series Designed for discerning audiophiles and high-performance analog systems, the Ortofon MC X40 represents the culmination of the MC X platform. Its advanced stylus profile, premium cantilever material, and sophisticated moving coil architecture make it an outstanding choice for listeners seeking maximum performance from their vinyl collection. Specifications Cartridge Type Low Output Moving Coil Output Voltage 0.4 mV at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec Channel Balance 0.5 dB at 1 kHz Channel Separation 26 dB at 1 kHz Frequency Response 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+/- 1 dB) Stylus Type Nude Shibata Diamond Stylus Tip Radius r/R 6/50 μm Cantilever Material Boron Dynamic Compliance 15 μm/mN Recommended Tracking Force 2.0 g Internal Impedance 6 Ω Recommended Load Resistance > 50 Ω Coil System Quad Coils Coil Wire Material High-Purity Silver Body Material MIM Stainless Steel with Honeycomb Core Structure Stylus Suspension Ortofon Exclusive Suspension System Weight 8.6 g Mounting Standard 1/2" Mount ```