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Ortofon MC X30 Moving Coil Phono Cartridge
Ortofon MC X30 Moving Coil Phono Cartridge
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Ortofon MC X30 Moving Coil Phono Cartridge - Premium Audiophile Vinyl Experience
Experience vinyl as it was meant to be heard with the Ortofon MC X30 Moving Coil Phono Cartridge. This precision-engineered audio component features a nude fine line diamond stylus that extracts extraordinary detail and dynamic range from your record collection. Audiophiles will appreciate the balanced sound signature, articulate presentation, and the refined craftsmanship that delivers audiophile-grade performance for discerning listeners.
Key Features
- Nude Fine Line Diamond Stylus - Expertly shaped for superior groove contact and minimal record wear
- High-Purity Silver Coil Wire - Ensures exceptional signal clarity and musical accuracy
- Aluminum Tube Cantilever - Provides optimal rigidity and resonance control
- Perfect Channel Balance (0.5 dB) - Delivers precise stereo imaging and soundstage depth
- Optimized 2.0g Tracking Force - Balances performance with long-term vinyl preservation
Advanced MC X30 Technology
Premium Moving Coil Design
The MC X30 represents Ortofon's audiophile-focused engineering approach to moving coil technology. Unlike moving magnet cartridges, this specialized design places lightweight coils on the cantilever itself, resulting in faster response times and superior transient reproduction. The cartridge generates pristine audio signals with minimal mechanical resistance, revealing subtle musical details often masked by lesser cartridges.
Precision Stylus Engineering
The MC X30's nude fine line diamond stylus maintains extended contact with record grooves, accessing micro-details while minimizing surface noise. This specialized stylus profile retrieves frequencies across the entire audio spectrum with remarkable accuracy, offering both analytical precision and musical warmth. The fine line shape significantly reduces inner groove distortion on even the most complex recordings, extending your vinyl collection's sonic potential.
Extraordinary Sound Quality
Balanced Sonic Character
The MC X30 delivers a meticulously balanced sound signature that respects the integrity of original recordings. Bass response is tight and controlled, midrange frequencies emerge with natural transparency, and high-frequency details shine with crystalline clarity. The cartridge creates a spacious soundstage with precise instrument placement, allowing you to experience the full dimensionality of your vinyl recordings.
Versatile Musical Performance
Whether reproducing the delicate nuances of classical chamber music or the dynamic intensity of modern recordings, the MC X30 maintains exceptional composure. Jazz recordings benefit from the cartridge's rhythmic precision and tonal accuracy, while rock and electronic music gain new energy through improved dynamic contrast. Audiophiles will appreciate how this cartridge reveals previously unheard details in familiar recordings.
The Premium MC X Series Collection
The MC X30 stands as a cornerstone of Ortofon's acclaimed MC X series, representing the company's 70+ years of cartridge design expertise. This curated collection of moving coil cartridges offers discerning vinyl enthusiasts multiple options to match their listening preferences and audio system characteristics. Each model in the series delivers Ortofon's signature sound quality while expressing its own distinctive sonic personality.
Expert Testimonial
"I've been really impressed with the new MC X Series. It takes everything we liked about the Quintet range and just feels like a step forward in every way - more refined, more confident, and still unmistakably Ortofon. The sound is clear, balanced, and full of life, whether you're spinning something mellow or more upbeat. There's real musicality here - nothing sterile or over-analysed, just a cartridge that makes your records sound how they're meant to."
Ben Holt, Area Sales Manager
Technical Specifications
- Output Voltage: 0.4 mV
- Channel Balance (@ 1000Hz): 0.5 dB
- Channel Separation (@ 1000Hz): 26 dB
- Frequency Response: ± 1 dB
- Compliance, Dynamic, Lateral: 15 μm
- Stylus Type: Nude Fine Line
- Stylus Tip Radius (r/R): 8/40 μm
- Recommended Tracking Force: 2.0 g
- Internal Impedance: 6 Ω
- Cantilever Material: Aluminium Tube
- Coil Wire Material: High-Purity Silver
- Recommended Load Impedance: > 50 Ω
- Cartridge Weight: 8.6 g
Elevate your vinyl listening experience with the Ortofon MC X30 Moving Coil Phono Cartridge. Join the community of audiophiles who have discovered how this precision-engineered component reveals the full potential of their record collections. Reserve yours today





