Ortofon MC 90X Moving Coil Cartridge

A Classic, Reimagined

The Ortofon MC 90X represents a significant milestone in analogue audio reproduction, celebrating the lineage of the iconic MC A90 while introducing refined engineering and material advancements. This limited-edition cartridge combines Ortofon's legendary precision with contemporary innovations to deliver an exceptional vinyl listening experience.

Heritage Meets Innovation

Building upon decades of cartridge design expertise, the MC 90X honours its predecessor while establishing its own distinct character. The cartridge features a precision-manufactured stainless steel body created using Selective Laser Melting (SLM) technology—a departure from the titanium construction found in other Exclusive Series models. This unique approach contributes to the cartridge's specific resonance characteristics and sonic signature.

Uncompromising Performance

At its heart, the MC 90X incorporates Ortofon's Wide Range Damping (WRD) system, which optimises tracking performance while minimising unwanted resonances. The exceptional Replicant 100 diamond stylus—a highly sophisticated profile that more accurately traces record groove modulations—retrieves unprecedented levels of detail and microinformation from your vinyl collection.

The innovative rubber dampers have been further refined for this model, enhancing dynamic response and improving the cartridge's ability to render musical textures with outstanding clarity and definition.

Distinctive Aesthetics

Visually distinguished by its striking blue finish, the MC 90X makes a subtle yet sophisticated statement. The sleek stainless steel body provides both aesthetic appeal and functional benefits, with its precisely calculated mass and rigidity contributing to the cartridge's exceptional tracking stability and overall performance.

Experience Vinyl Anew

For discerning vinyl enthusiasts seeking to extract every nuance from their record collection, the MC 90X offers a revealing yet musically engaging presentation. Its ability to resolve fine detail while maintaining tonal coherence makes familiar recordings sound fresh and involving, revealing previously unnoticed aspects of cherished performances.

Limited Availability

As a limited-edition release, the MC 90X represents a rare opportunity to own a piece of Ortofon's continuing legacy of cartridge excellence. Its unique combination of established Exclusive Series technologies with distinctive materials and construction makes it both a collector's item and a superb performer.

Specifications

• Type: Moving Coil
• Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz (+2/-1dB)
• Output Voltage: 0.3mV (at 1kHz, 5cm/sec)
• Channel Balance: < 0.5 dB
• Channel Separation: > 25 dB (at 1kHz)
• Tracking Force Recommended: 2.3g
• Stylus Type: Nude Ortofon Replicant 100
• Stylus Tip Radius: r/R 5/100 µm
• Body Material: Stainless Steel (SLM technology)
• Recommended Load Impedance: > 10 Ohms
• Cartridge Weight: 7.8g

Experience the MC 90X

We invite you to visit Martins Hi-Fi to arrange a demonstration of this exceptional cartridge with suitably revealing equipment. Our specialists can offer guidance on optimal matching with tonearms, phono stages and system integration to help you unlock the full potential of this remarkable component.

£3,999.00