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The Ortofon MC X20 is a high-performance moving coil cartridge designed to deliver exceptional sound quality and precision in analog playback. With a nude elliptical diamond stylus, it reveals hidden details for deeper musical immersion and clarity. Its advanced engineering ensures accurate tracking, reduced distortion, and a rich, dynamic sound.
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Nude Elliptical Diamond Stylus
Unveils hidden details for a richer, more nuanced sound by ensuring precise contact with the record groove.
High-Purity Silver Coils
Ensures exceptional signal clarity and precision, preserving every detail without interference.
Custom-Developed Rubber Dampers
Minimizes vibrations for superior tracking and musical accuracy, reducing unwanted noise.
MIM-Molded Honeycomb-Structured Core
Provides mechanical stability for accurate sound reproduction and long-term durability.
Advanced Magnet System
Optimized for maximum magnetic efficiency and signal clarity, ensuring a clean and powerful sound output.
Modern, Elegant Design
Seamless integration with any tonearm for a refined aesthetic and improved performance.
Nude Elliptical Diamond Stylus
Unveils hidden details for a richer, more nuanced sound by ensuring precise contact with the record groove.
High-Purity Silver Coils
Ensures exceptional signal clarity and precision, preserving every detail without interference.
Custom-Developed Rubber Dampers
Minimizes vibrations for superior tracking and musical accuracy, reducing unwanted noise.
MIM-Molded Honeycomb-Structured Core
Provides mechanical stability for accurate sound reproduction and long-term durability.
Advanced Magnet System
Optimized for maximum magnetic efficiency and signal clarity, ensuring a clean and powerful sound output.
Modern, Elegant Design
Seamless integration with any tonearm for a refined aesthetic and improved performance.

Expert Insight

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The Ortofon MC X20 delivers exceptional sound quality with its advanced engineering and refined craftsmanship. Its precise tracking and detailed audio reproduction ensure a rich, immersive listening experience that brings your favorite records to life.

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Ortofon MC X20 Moving Coil Cartridge - High-Performance Analog Audio Component

The Ortofon MC X20 is a premium moving coil cartridge designed to deliver exceptional sound quality and precision in analog playback. With a nude elliptical diamond stylus, it unveils hidden details, offering deeper musical immersion and greater clarity. The MC X20 combines cutting-edge engineering with refined craftsmanship to ensure accurate tracking, reduced distortion, and a rich, dynamic sound across the entire frequency range. Whether you’re an audiophile or a casual listener, the MC X20 elevates your vinyl experience to new heights.

Key Features:

  • Nude Elliptical Diamond Stylus: Unveils hidden details for a richer, more nuanced sound.
  • High-Purity Silver Coils: Ensures exceptional signal clarity and precision.
  • Custom-Developed Rubber Dampers: Minimizes vibrations for superior tracking and musical accuracy.
  • MIM-Molded Honeycomb-Structured Core: Provides mechanical stability for accurate sound reproduction.
  • Advanced Magnet System: Optimized for maximum magnetic efficiency and signal clarity.
  • Modern, Elegant Design: Seamless integration with any tonearm for a refined aesthetic.

Product Specifications:

  • Channel balance at 1 kHz: 0.5 dB
  • Output voltage at 1 kHz, 5cm/sec: 0.4 mV
  • Channel separation at 1 kHz: 25 dB
  • Frequency response 20 Hz - 20 kHz: +/-1 dB
  • Compliance, dynamic, lateral: 15 ?m/mN
  • Cantilever material: Aluminium
  • Stylus type: Nude Elliptical
  • Stylus tip radius: r/R 8/18 ?m
  • Stylus suspensions: Ortofon exclusive
  • Coil system: Quad coils
  • Tracking force, recommended: 2.0 grams
  • Internal impedance, DC resistance: 6 ?
  • Coil wire material: High-purity silver
  • Cartridge weight: 8.6 grams
  • Recommended load resistance: > 50 ?

Product Q&A:

Q: What is the recommended tracking force for the MC X20?
A: The recommended tracking force is 2.0 grams, ensuring optimal contact with the record groove for accurate sound reproduction.
Q: What materials are used in the MC X20’s construction?
A: The cartridge features a high-purity silver coil system, custom rubber dampers, and an MIM-molded honeycomb-structured core for superior stability and performance.
Can the MC X20 be used with a wide range of tonearms?
A: Yes, it is designed to work with a variety of tonearms due to its lightweight and balanced design.
How does the nude elliptical stylus improve sound quality?
A: The nude elliptical design allows for better contact with the record groove, reducing distortion and revealing more detail in the music.
What kind of sound quality can I expect from the MC X20?
A: You can expect a rich, dynamic sound with exceptional clarity and precision, revealing the full character of each track.
Is the MC X20 easy to install?
A: Yes, it is designed for straightforward installation and seamless integration with most turntables.
What are the benefits of the advanced magnet system?
A: The magnet system ensures maximum magnetic efficiency, resulting in a cleaner and more powerful signal path for superior sound quality.

Ortofon MC X20 Downloads:

Ortofon MC X20 User Guide

The Ortofon MC X Series

The Ortofon MC X20 is part of the Ortofon MC X Series of Moving Coil Cartridges. The MC X Series includes the following models:

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Product Description

Line Circle
The Ortofon MC X20 is a high-performance moving coil cartridge designed to deliver exceptional sound quality and precision in analog playback. With a nude elliptical diamond stylus, it reveals hidden details for deeper musical immersion and clarity. Its advanced engineering ensures accurate tracking, reduced distortion, and a rich, dynamic sound.
Get the Details
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Features & Specs Line Circle

Nude Elliptical Diamond Stylus
Unveils hidden details for a richer, more nuanced sound by ensuring precise contact with the record groove.
High-Purity Silver Coils
Ensures exceptional signal clarity and precision, preserving every detail without interference.
Custom-Developed Rubber Dampers
Minimizes vibrations for superior tracking and musical accuracy, reducing unwanted noise.
MIM-Molded Honeycomb-Structured Core
Provides mechanical stability for accurate sound reproduction and long-term durability.
Advanced Magnet System
Optimized for maximum magnetic efficiency and signal clarity, ensuring a clean and powerful sound output.
Modern, Elegant Design
Seamless integration with any tonearm for a refined aesthetic and improved performance.
Nude Elliptical Diamond Stylus
Unveils hidden details for a richer, more nuanced sound by ensuring precise contact with the record groove.
High-Purity Silver Coils
Ensures exceptional signal clarity and precision, preserving every detail without interference.
Custom-Developed Rubber Dampers
Minimizes vibrations for superior tracking and musical accuracy, reducing unwanted noise.
MIM-Molded Honeycomb-Structured Core
Provides mechanical stability for accurate sound reproduction and long-term durability.
Advanced Magnet System
Optimized for maximum magnetic efficiency and signal clarity, ensuring a clean and powerful sound output.
Modern, Elegant Design
Seamless integration with any tonearm for a refined aesthetic and improved performance.
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Expert Insight

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The Ortofon MC X20 delivers exceptional sound quality with its advanced engineering and refined craftsmanship. Its precise tracking and detailed audio reproduction ensure a rich, immersive listening experience that brings your favorite records to life.

Expert Img
Nate M
Brand manager
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Details

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Ortofon MC X20 Moving Coil Cartridge - High-Performance Analog Audio Component

The Ortofon MC X20 is a premium moving coil cartridge designed to deliver exceptional sound quality and precision in analog playback. With a nude elliptical diamond stylus, it unveils hidden details, offering deeper musical immersion and greater clarity. The MC X20 combines cutting-edge engineering with refined craftsmanship to ensure accurate tracking, reduced distortion, and a rich, dynamic sound across the entire frequency range. Whether you’re an audiophile or a casual listener, the MC X20 elevates your vinyl experience to new heights.

Key Features:

  • Nude Elliptical Diamond Stylus: Unveils hidden details for a richer, more nuanced sound.
  • High-Purity Silver Coils: Ensures exceptional signal clarity and precision.
  • Custom-Developed Rubber Dampers: Minimizes vibrations for superior tracking and musical accuracy.
  • MIM-Molded Honeycomb-Structured Core: Provides mechanical stability for accurate sound reproduction.
  • Advanced Magnet System: Optimized for maximum magnetic efficiency and signal clarity.
  • Modern, Elegant Design: Seamless integration with any tonearm for a refined aesthetic.

Product Specifications:

  • Channel balance at 1 kHz: 0.5 dB
  • Output voltage at 1 kHz, 5cm/sec: 0.4 mV
  • Channel separation at 1 kHz: 25 dB
  • Frequency response 20 Hz - 20 kHz: +/-1 dB
  • Compliance, dynamic, lateral: 15 ?m/mN
  • Cantilever material: Aluminium
  • Stylus type: Nude Elliptical
  • Stylus tip radius: r/R 8/18 ?m
  • Stylus suspensions: Ortofon exclusive
  • Coil system: Quad coils
  • Tracking force, recommended: 2.0 grams
  • Internal impedance, DC resistance: 6 ?
  • Coil wire material: High-purity silver
  • Cartridge weight: 8.6 grams
  • Recommended load resistance: > 50 ?

Product Q&A:

Q: What is the recommended tracking force for the MC X20?
A: The recommended tracking force is 2.0 grams, ensuring optimal contact with the record groove for accurate sound reproduction.
Q: What materials are used in the MC X20’s construction?
A: The cartridge features a high-purity silver coil system, custom rubber dampers, and an MIM-molded honeycomb-structured core for superior stability and performance.
Can the MC X20 be used with a wide range of tonearms?
A: Yes, it is designed to work with a variety of tonearms due to its lightweight and balanced design.
How does the nude elliptical stylus improve sound quality?
A: The nude elliptical design allows for better contact with the record groove, reducing distortion and revealing more detail in the music.
What kind of sound quality can I expect from the MC X20?
A: You can expect a rich, dynamic sound with exceptional clarity and precision, revealing the full character of each track.
Is the MC X20 easy to install?
A: Yes, it is designed for straightforward installation and seamless integration with most turntables.
What are the benefits of the advanced magnet system?
A: The magnet system ensures maximum magnetic efficiency, resulting in a cleaner and more powerful signal path for superior sound quality.

Ortofon MC X20 Downloads:

Ortofon MC X20 User Guide

The Ortofon MC X Series

The Ortofon MC X20 is part of the Ortofon MC X Series of Moving Coil Cartridges. The MC X Series includes the following models:

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