{"product_id":"ortofon-mc-vertex-moving-coil-phono-cartridge","title":"Ortofon MC Vertex Moving Coil Phono Cartridge","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Ortofon MC Vertex is a reference-class moving coil phono cartridge conceived as a unified system — every element engineered in direct relation to the others. From the newly developed Vertex diamond to the SLM titanium body, each component is optimized for precision, consistency, and musical truth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Vertex Diamond Stylus\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the MC Vertex is a proprietary diamond developed exclusively by Ortofon, featuring an advanced line contact geometry with a scanning radius of 4 μm and an exceptionally large contact radius of 110 μm. This combination traces fine groove structures with high precision while distributing contact forces more effectively across the groove surface — reducing distortion and preserving fine detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSolid Diamond Cantilever\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vertex diamond is mounted in a laser-polished solid diamond cantilever — an extremely rigid, lightweight structure that maximizes energy transfer from stylus to generator. The diamond-to-cantilever interface is formed via laser-cut micro-bore with extremely tight tolerances, ensuring accurate alignment, repeatability, and a mechanically stable connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSLM Titanium Body with DLC Coating\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cartridge housing is produced using Ortofon's Selective Laser Melting (SLM) titanium technology, enabling complex internal architectures — including a purpose-built damping cavity — that are impossible with conventional manufacturing. The body is finished with a Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) surface treatment for durability, with logos laser-engraved directly into the titanium. The result is a mechanically inert structure that suppresses unwanted resonances and lets the musical signal emerge with clarity and purity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWide Range Damping System\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrtofon's patented Wide Range Damping technology uses a platinum disc positioned between two rubber compounds with distinctly different mechanical properties. This dual-behavior structure provides precise resonance control across the full audible frequency range while maintaining dynamic responsiveness. Rubber compounds are developed and produced in-house by Ortofon for consistent quality and fine-tuned damping performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGenerator System\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MC Vertex features a refined MC generator built around a non-magnetic armature, precision-wound high-purity silver coils, and a highly optimized magnet configuration. The non-magnetic armature eliminates unwanted magnetic interaction within the moving system, contributing to stable signal generation, strong channel separation, and a natural, coherent musical presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStylus type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vertex Diamond (line contact, r\/R 4\/110 μm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCantilever:\u003c\/strong\u003e Laser-polished solid diamond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoil system:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-purity silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput voltage (1 kHz, 5 cm\/sec):\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response (20 Hz–20 kHz):\u003c\/strong\u003e ±1 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannel separation at 1 kHz:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannel balance at 1 kHz:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.1 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompliance, dynamic lateral:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 μm\/mN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTracking force (recommended):\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTracking angle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInternal impedance (DC resistance):\u003c\/strong\u003e 19 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended load impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt;100 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCartridge body:\u003c\/strong\u003e SLM Titanium with DLC coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ortofon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50449058529420,"sku":null,"price":16999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/3308\/9164\/files\/Ortofon_VERTEX_image_02_LeftTilt.png?v=1780584927","url":"https:\/\/www.ttvjaudio.com\/products\/ortofon-mc-vertex-moving-coil-phono-cartridge","provider":"TTVJ Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}