{"product_id":"ortofon-mc-x50-moving-coil-cartridge","title":"Ortofon MC X50 Moving Coil Cartridge","description":"\u003ch1\u003eOrtofon MC X50 Moving Coil Cartridge\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA 0.4 mV moving coil cartridge with nude Micro-Ridge stylus, boron cantilever, silver coils, and Ortofon-exclusive suspension\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ortofon MC X50 is the flagship model in the MC X Series, combining the series’ core moving coil platform with its most advanced stylus, cantilever, and suspension package. It is designed for precise groove tracing, stable tracking, and consistent retrieval of fine record detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the MC X50 is a nude Micro-Ridge diamond stylus with an exceptionally narrow side radius for accurate high-frequency tracking, reduced inner-groove distortion, and long-term stability. The stylus is paired with a boron cantilever, chosen for high stiffness and low moving mass, helping the cartridge respond quickly and cleanly to groove modulations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MC X Series platform uses quad coils wound with high-purity silver wire, along with a newly developed magnet system built around a one-piece pole cylinder integrated into a rear magnet yoke. The MC X50 also uses a newly formulated Ortofon rubber suspension developed specifically for this model, helping maintain controlled coil motion, stable groove contact, and low distortion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMC X Series Construction\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll MC X cartridges are built around a honeycomb-structured stainless-steel frame made using Metal Injection Molding technology. This structure provides mechanical stability for the generator system, while a Physical Vapor Deposition surface treatment helps maintain the material finish over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMicro Ridge and Boron\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MC X50 represents the highest level of performance in the MC X Series. Its nude Micro-Ridge stylus and boron cantilever give it the series’ most precise combination of groove contact, tracking stability, transient response, and resolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCartridge Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Moving coil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOutput Voltage:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.4 mV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCantilever Material:\u003c\/b\u003e Boron\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStylus Profile:\u003c\/b\u003e Micro-Ridge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStylus Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Nude\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStylus Tip Radius:\u003c\/b\u003e r\/R 2.5\/75 µm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStylus Suspension:\u003c\/b\u003e Ortofon exclusive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCoil System:\u003c\/b\u003e Quad coils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCoil Wire:\u003c\/b\u003e High-purity silver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChannel Balance at 1 kHz:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.5 dB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChannel Separation at 1 kHz:\u003c\/b\u003e 28 dB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequency Response:\u003c\/b\u003e 20 Hz–20 kHz, ±1 dB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDynamic Lateral Compliance:\u003c\/b\u003e 14 µm\/mN\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended Tracking Force:\u003c\/b\u003e 2 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended Load Resistance:\u003c\/b\u003e \u0026gt;50 Ω\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInternal Impedance, DC Resistance:\u003c\/b\u003e 6 Ω\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.6 g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ortofon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53497487098040,"sku":"MCX50","price":1699.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1564\/1247\/files\/Ortofon_MC-X50_image_01_LeftTiltTop.png?v=1780336553","url":"https:\/\/upscaleaudio.com\/products\/ortofon-mc-x50-moving-coil-cartridge","provider":"Upscale Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}