The Ortofon MC-X40 is the top model in Ortofon’s new MC-X series, engineered for those who demand precise, dynamic, and detailed playback. Building on the innovations of the series, the MC-X40 introduces a fully optimized moving coil system with a refined generator design, delivering improved channel separation and lower distortion across the full frequency range.
Key upgrades include a high purity boron cantilever for superior rigidity and resonance control, and an advanced nude Shibata elliptical diamond stylus that tracks grooves with exceptional accuracy, preserving fine detail while minimising record wear. This cartridge provides unparalleled transparency, speed, and responsiveness. The cartridge’s low moving mass combined with an optimised coil winding ensures faster transient response, making it more revealing than its siblings in the series.
The MC-X40 balances technical performance with musical engagement. Bass is tight and controlled, mids are precise and natural, and treble extends cleanly without harshness. Its design improvements make it the most capable option in the MC-X line for extracting the maximum detail and dynamics from your vinyl collection. For anyone upgrading from the lower models of the MC-X series, the MC-X40 represents a clear step up in resolution, tracking ability, and overall performance.
The Ortofon MC-X40 is the top model in Ortofon’s new MC-X series, engineered for those who demand precise, dynamic, and detailed playback. Building on the innovations of the series, the MC-X40 introduces a fully optimized moving coil system with a refined generator design, delivering improved channel separation and lower distortion across the full frequency range.
Key upgrades include a high purity boron cantilever for superior rigidity and resonance control, and an advanced nude Shibata elliptical diamond stylus that tracks grooves with exceptional accuracy, preserving fine detail while minimising record wear. This cartridge provides unparalleled transparency, speed, and responsiveness. The cartridge’s low moving mass combined with an optimised coil winding ensures faster transient response, making it more revealing than its siblings in the series.
The MC-X40 balances technical performance with musical engagement. Bass is tight and controlled, mids are precise and natural, and treble extends cleanly without harshness. Its design improvements make it the most capable option in the MC-X line for extracting the maximum detail and dynamics from your vinyl collection. For anyone upgrading from the lower models of the MC-X series, the MC-X40 represents a clear step up in resolution, tracking ability, and overall performance.
