Ortofon MC X20 MC Phono Cartridge

Uncover the Depth, Definition, and Details in Your Vinyl LPs for Less with the Ortofon MC X20 Moving-Coil Cartridge: Features Nude Elliptical Diamond Stylus and Quad-Coil System

Globally recognized for its series of moving-coil cartridges, Ortofon pushes price-to-performance ratio to a new echelon with its MC X line. Equipped with coils wound with high-purity silver wire for excellent signal clarity and interference-free delivery, MC X20 features a nude elliptical diamond stylus designed to uncover copious amounts of depth, definition, and detail embedded in your vinyl grooves in engaging fashion.

Housed in a MIM-molded honeycomb-structured steel frame to ensure the sort of mechanical stability required for analog accuracy, the core of MC X20 is further aided by a Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) surface treatment to maintain material integrity over a long period of time. Inside, a newly developed magnet system with a one-piece pole cylinder integrated into a rear-magnet yoke is paired with silver coils, a combination that produces a powerful, clean signal path and tremendous efficiency. Last but not least, in-house-made rubber compounds comprise the core of the mechanical damping system, acting to minimize unwanted vibrations and enable desired coil motion — both of which pay dividends when it comes to tracking, low-distortion playback, and focus. 

Completed with an aluminum cantilever and minimalist silhouette, MC X20 outputs 0.4mV and offers 0.5dB channel balance at 1kHz. Weighing 8.6 grams, MC X20 represents the forefront of entry-level high-end sound and delivers degrees of warmth, character, and presence that let every LP you play come alive.