Ortofon MC X20

 Ortofon MC X20 – High-Fidelity Moving Coil Cartridge with Exceptional Detail Retrieval

The Ortofon MC X20 is a precision-engineered low-output moving coil (MC) cartridge designed for serious analog enthusiasts seeking natural tonality, expansive soundstage, and fine musical detail. Featuring advanced materials, low internal impedance, and an ultra-fine line contact stylus, the X20 delivers a dynamic and engaging listening experience worthy of reference-level systems.

 Key Features & Technical Insights

 Output Voltage: 0.3 mV at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec
A low-output moving coil design allows for reduced moving mass and superior detail extraction. Requires a phono stage with 60 dB+ of gain.

 Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 50,000 Hz
The wide frequency range ensures both extended low-end impact and crystal-clear treble, capturing every nuance from vinyl grooves.

 Stylus Profile: Nude Replicant 100
One of the most advanced stylus shapes available, this long-contact profile traces deep into the record groove, retrieving subtle inner groove detail with extremely low distortion.

 Cantilever: Boron
Boron offers an ideal balance of stiffness and lightness, translating into fast transient response and tonal clarity across all frequencies.

 Tracking Force: 2.2 – 2.7 g (Recommended: 2.5 g)
Ensures secure tracking without groove wear, providing excellent stability across a range of vinyl conditions.

 Channel Separation: 26 dB at 1 kHz / 20 dB at 15 kHz
Superior separation enhances stereo imaging and creates a more immersive soundstage.

 Channel Balance: ≤ 1 dB at 1 kHz
Precise channel balance ensures consistent tonal integrity and accurate spatial presentation.

 Internal Impedance: 6 Ohms
Low internal impedance allows compatibility with a wide range of MC phono stages and transformers, maintaining signal purity.

 Recommended Load Impedance: >10 Ohms
Offers flexibility with phono preamp matching, optimizing performance across a variety of high-quality systems.

 Tracking Ability: 80 μm at 315 Hz
Excellent groove tracing minimizes distortion and enhances clarity, even with complex recordings or inner grooves.

 Cartridge Weight: 9 grams
Optimally weighted for medium to high-mass tonearms, allowing stable playback and excellent mechanical integration.

 Body Construction: Stainless Steel and Aluminum Alloy
The hybrid construction reduces unwanted resonance while maintaining structural rigidity, contributing to low coloration and a silent background.