Ortofon MC X10

 Ortofon MC X10 – Reference-Class Moving Coil Cartridge for Pure Analog Excellence

The Ortofon MC X10 is a high-end, low-output moving coil cartridge designed to extract the finest detail, dynamics, and musicality from your vinyl collection. Engineered for serious audiophiles, the MC X10 delivers a transparent, natural, and emotionally engaging sound, thanks to meticulous craftsmanship and premium components throughout.

This model builds upon Ortofon’s legendary design lineage and features innovations that enhance performance in tracking, channel separation, and frequency response. It is an ideal match for high-resolution analog systems, offering stunning resolution without sacrificing musical warmth.

 Key Performance Features & Technical Benefits

Low Output Voltage (0.3 mV at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec)
This low-output design minimizes coil mass and improves tracking ability, resulting in faster transient response, greater detail retrieval, and exceptional imaging. Requires a high-gain MC phono stage.

Channel Balance at 1 kHz: ≤ 1 dB
Ensures accurate stereo imaging and tonal balance between left and right channels for a stable, realistic soundstage.

Channel Separation: 25 dB at 1 kHz / 18 dB at 15 kHz
Superior separation between channels preserves the spatial cues in recordings, helping recreate a three-dimensional sound field with precise instrument placement.

Frequency Range: 20 Hz–50,000 Hz
Extends far beyond the human hearing range, ensuring effortless reproduction of ultra-high-frequency harmonics and sub-bass presence, contributing to openness and detail.

Tracking Ability: 80 µm at 315 Hz
A high tracking capability ensures flawless groove tracing, reducing distortion and surface noise, even on demanding or worn records.

Tracking Force Range: 2.2–2.7 g (Recommended: 2.5 g)
Carefully optimized for perfect stylus-groove contact, providing stable tracking and preserving record life.

Stylus Type: Nude Fine Line Diamond
The fine line stylus profile reaches deeper into the groove, extracting more musical information with reduced distortion and wear. The nude mount improves rigidity and reduces mass for greater agility.

Cantilever: Boron Rod
Ultra-lightweight and ultra-rigid, the boron cantilever ensures rapid stylus movement response, contributing to improved dynamics and crystal-clear detail.

Cartridge Body: Stainless Steel and Aluminum Alloy
A combination of rigidity and vibration control results in a quieter background and increased transparency.

Internal Impedance: 6 Ohms
Designed to work optimally with phono stages offering 100 Ohm or higher input impedance, ensuring correct loading and tonal balance.

Recommended Load Impedance: >10 Ohms
Provides compatibility with a wide range of MC phono preamps while preserving linearity and coherence.

Weight: 9 grams
Balanced for compatibility with medium- to high-mass tonearms, ensuring ideal resonance characteristics.