Ortofon MC X50, turntable cartridge

INFORMACIJA

Ortofon MC X50 - a high-end MC X series turntable cartridge, designed for audiophiles and vinyl enthusiasts who strive for maximum precision in music reproduction. The Nude Micro Ridge stylus and Boron cantilever ensure exceptional detail, precise tracking, and extremely low distortion. Pure silver coils, an advanced magnet system, and next-generation damping technology allow for accurate, dynamic, and natural sound reproduction.

Type: MC (Moving Coil)
Output voltage: 0.4 mV
Recommended tracking force: 2.0 g
Internal impedance: 6 Ω

DESCRIPTION

The MC X50 represents the highest level of performance in the MC X Series. Its nude Micro Ridge diamond stylus ensures exceptional tracking accuracy and long-term stability. With its exceptionally narrow side radius, it delivers superior high-frequency tracking, reduced inner groove distortion, and remarkable longevity.

Combined with a boron cantilever, it provides superior transient response, resolution, and low distortion.

A newly developed rubber suspension featuring a newly formulated compound has been engineered specifically for the MC X50.

With the X series, Ortofon shows that genuine progress and technical innovation are still possible even in affordable MC systems.

Bernhard Rietschel

LowBeats, Aug 2025

A New Benchmark in Analog Perfection
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.

Exceptional Signal Clarity

Pure Silver
Coil System
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.

Maximum Magnetic Efficiency

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.

Custom-Developed Rubber Dampers
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.

For the MC X50 a newly developed rubber suspension featuring a newly formulated compound has been engineered.

Modern Elegance with Distinctive Design

The Shape of Sound
The 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’s a sophisticated fusion of form and function.

TECHNICAL DATA

Channel balance at 1 kHz
0.5 dB
Output voltage at 1 kHz, 5cm/sec
0.4 mV
Channel separation at 1 kHz
28 dB
Frequency response 20 Hz - 20 kHz
+/-1 dB
Compliance, dynamic, lateral
14 μm/mN
Cantilever material
Boron
Stylus type
Nude Micro Ridge
Stylus tip radius
r/R 2.5/75 μm
Stylus suspensions
Ortofon exclusive
Coil system
High-purity silver Coil wire
Tracking force, recommended
2.0 grams
Internal impedance, DC resistance
6 Ω
Coil wire material
High-purity silver
Cartridge body material
MIM Stainless Steel & Honeycomb Core Structure
Cartridge colour
Black
Cartridge weight
8.6 grams

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Dimensions Table (EN)