The Ortofon MC X50 represents the highest level of performance in the MC X Series — a moving coil cartridge that pushes premium analog technology to unprecedented levels. Every component is engineered for maximum precision, signal purity, and musical accuracy.
Nude Micro Ridge Diamond Stylus
The MC X50 is fitted with a nude Micro Ridge diamond stylus on a boron cantilever. The Micro Ridge profile features an exceptionally narrow side radius (r/R 2.5/75 μm), delivering superior high-frequency tracking, reduced inner groove distortion, and remarkable stylus longevity. The boron cantilever adds superior transient response, resolution, and low distortion.
Pure Silver Coil System
All MC X cartridges feature coils wound with high-purity silver wire, ensuring exceptional signal clarity and preserving every musical detail without interference. The MC X50's coil system operates within a newly developed magnet system featuring a one-piece pole cylinder integrated into a rear magnet yoke — engineered for maximum magnetic efficiency and a clean, powerful signal path.
Custom-Developed Rubber Suspension
Ortofon develops and produces its rubber compounds in-house, allowing precise control over damping performance. For the MC X50, a newly formulated rubber suspension compound has been engineered specifically for this model, providing superior tracking, reduced distortion, and musical accuracy.
MIM Stainless Steel Body with Honeycomb Core
The MC X50 body is constructed from Metal Injection Molded (MIM) stainless steel with a honeycomb core structure — a sophisticated fusion of form and function that minimizes unwanted resonances while complementing the tonearm with modern, minimalist elegance.
Key Specifications
- Stylus type: Nude Micro Ridge (r/R 2.5/75 μm)
- Cantilever: Boron
- Coil system: High-purity silver wire
- Output voltage (1 kHz, 5 cm/sec): 0.4 mV
- Frequency response (20 Hz–20 kHz): ±1 dB
- Channel separation at 1 kHz: 28 dB
- Channel balance at 1 kHz: 0.5 dB
- Compliance, dynamic lateral: 14 μm/mN
- Tracking force (recommended): 2.0 g
- Internal impedance (DC resistance): 6 Ω
- Stylus suspension: Ortofon exclusive
- Cartridge body: MIM Stainless Steel & Honeycomb Core Structure
- Cartridge colour: Black
- Cartridge weight: 8.6 g