{"product_id":"ortofon-vertex-moving-coil-cartridge","title":"Ortofon Vertex Moving Coil Cartridge","description":"\u003ch1\u003eOrtofon MC Vertex Moving Coil Cartridge\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA 0.3 mV moving coil cartridge with Vertex diamond, solid diamond cantilever, SLM titanium body, silver coils, and Wide Range Damping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ortofon MC Vertex is the most advanced moving coil cartridge Ortofon has developed to date, created as a fully integrated system in which the diamond profile, cantilever, generator, damping, and body structure are designed to work in balance. It is built for high precision groove tracing, stable tracking, and low-distortion signal generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the MC Vertex is Ortofon’s newly developed Vertex diamond, an advanced line-contact profile with a 4 µm scanning radius and an extended 110 µm contact radius. The enlarged contact area improves pressure distribution along the groove walls, helping the stylus retrieve fine groove detail while reducing localized wear. The diamond is mounted in a solid diamond cantilever, creating a rigid, low-mass structure for efficient energy transfer from stylus to generator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cartridge housing and internal core are produced in titanium using Selective Laser Melting, allowing Ortofon to precisely control geometry, mass distribution, and internal damping. A DLC surface treatment provides the black finish, while laser-engraved logos reflect the precision of the manufacturing process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDiamond-on-Diamond Construction\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vertex diamond is mounted into a laser-cut micro-bore in the solid diamond cantilever, creating a highly controlled mechanical interface. The cantilever is laser-polished for a uniform surface finish, helping reduce mechanical irregularities that could affect tracking and signal transfer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRefined Generator System\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MC Vertex uses a non-magnetic armature, quad coils, and high-purity silver coil wire. By keeping magnetic material out of the armature, the moving system avoids unwanted magnetic interaction while supporting stable signal generation, strong channel separation, and precise tracking across the frequency range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWide Range Damping\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrtofon’s patented Wide Range Damping system uses a platinum disc positioned between two proprietary rubber compounds with different mechanical properties. This structure is designed to control resonance across the audible frequency range while maintaining dynamic responsiveness.\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 0.3 mV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCantilever Material:\u003c\/b\u003e Solid diamond\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCantilever Surface:\u003c\/b\u003e Laser polished\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStylus Profile:\u003c\/b\u003e Vertex diamond\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 4\/110 µm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStylus Suspension:\u003c\/b\u003e Ortofon exclusive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStylus Suspension System:\u003c\/b\u003e Wide Range Damping\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 0.1 dB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChannel Separation at 1 kHz:\u003c\/b\u003e 30 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 9 µm\/mN\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended Tracking Force:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.5 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTracking Angle:\u003c\/b\u003e 23°\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended Load Resistance:\u003c\/b\u003e \u0026gt;100 Ω\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInternal Impedance, DC Resistance:\u003c\/b\u003e 19 Ω\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCartridge Body Material:\u003c\/b\u003e SLM titanium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCartridge Surface:\u003c\/b\u003e DLC coating\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 15 g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ortofon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53497487294648,"sku":"MCVERT","price":16999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1564\/1247\/files\/Ortofon_VERTEX_image_02_LeftTilt.png?v=1780336735","url":"https:\/\/upscaleaudio.com\/products\/ortofon-vertex-moving-coil-cartridge","provider":"Upscale Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}