Ortofon MC X10 Moving Coil Stereo Cartridge

MC X10 Moving Coil Stereo Cartridge, by Ortofon.

Released in May 2025, the MC X10 lays the foundation for high-fidelity sound. Its refined elliptical diamond stylus delivers clarity and precision, bringing your records to life with stunning detail. It’s the perfect starting point for an exceptional audio journey.

In the world of vinyl playback, the cartridge is where the journey begins. A pivotal point where music rises from the groove and transforms into immersive soundscapes. With the MC X Series, Ortofon sets a new benchmark in MC cartridge design, pushing premium Moving Coil technology to unprecedented levels of performance.

High-Purity Silver Coils

All MC X cartridges feature coils wound with high-purity silver wire. The use of premium materials is to ensure exceptional signal clarity, delivering sound with unmatched precision and preserving every detail without interference.

New Magnet System

The MC X Series introduces a newly developed magnet system with a one-piece pole cylinder integrated into a rear magnet yoke. Engineered for maximum magnetic efficiency and paired with pure silver coils, this configuration ensures a clean, powerful signal path that elevates overall performance.

Proprietary Damping System

In-house produced and developed rubber compounds form the core of the MC X Series’ mechanical damping system. Rubber dampers are essential for controlling the physical movement of the coils, maintaining stability, minimizing unwanted vibrations, and enabling precise coil motion. The result is superior tracking, reduced distortion, and musical accuracy.

Signature Aesthetic + Sound

MC X Series embodies modern elegance with a distinctive design that seamlessly complements the tonearm. From afar, its silhouette speaks of minimalist refinement; up close, its intricate detailing reveals craftsmanship at every level. True to Ortofon’s signature aesthetic, it is a sophisticated fusion of form and function.

Features

• Excellent price-to-performance ratio with a good all-round sound
• Overhead mounting cartridge for installing into a headshell
• Moving Coil cartridge design
• Elliptical diamond stylus

Specifications

• Output Voltage @ 1 kHz, 5 cm / sec: 0.4 mV
• Channel Balance at 1 kHz: 0.5 dB
• Channel Separation @ 1 kHz: 24 dB
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +/-2 dB
• Compliance, Dynamic, Lateral: 13 μm / mN
• Cantilever Material: Aluminium
• Stylus Type: Elliptical
• Stylus Tip Radius (r/R): 8/18 μm
• Stylus Suspensions: Ortofon exclusive
• Coil System: Quad coils
• Tracking Force (Recommended): 2.0 g
• Internal Impedance, DC Resistance: 6 Ω
• Coil Wire Material: High-purity silver
• Recommended load Resistance: > 50 Ω
• Cartridge Weight: 8.6 g

More Information

• MC X10 Cartridge, by Ortofon