Ortofon MC X40 Moving Coil Cartridge

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Ortofon MC X40 Moving Coil Cartridge

The MC X40 Moving Coil Cartridge 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.

Part Exchange Available

As you would expect from Fanthorpes hifi, we offer a generous part exchange against the Ortofon MC X40 Moving Coil Cartridge. If you have any hifi that you wish to use as part payment then either call us on 01482 223096 or email us at shop@fanthorpes.co.uk, and we will give you a price to change. This is a fantastic and hassle-free way of making the Ortofon MC X40 Moving Coil Cartridge more affordable.

Ortofon MC X40 Moving Coil Cartridge Specification:

  • 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