Ortofon MC 90X cartridge

This new Ortofon MC 90X cartridge is largely inspired by the famous and legendary Ortofon MC A90, which was released to celebrate the brand's 90th anniversary! Beneath its elegant blue steel appearance lies a perfect blend of craftsmanship and innovation.

Ortofon MC 90X: Body

A high-end design for unmatched performance, building upon the revolutionary technology developed for the MC A90. The MC 90X features a stainless steel structure manufactured using SLM (Selective Laser Melting) technology. This completely hollowed-out, one-piece stainless steel structure guarantees exceptional rigidity and absolute control over unwanted resonances. This helps preserve maximum dynamics and neutrality. Its mass ensures compatibility with the majority of medium and high-mass tonearms.

Ortofon MC 90X: Stylus

The MC 90X is equipped with an exceptional diamond for ultimate tracking precision.
The Ortofon Replicant 100 diamond stylus is renowned for its ultra-fine profile while offering a large contact surface area.
To ensure an extremely precise sound reproduction without coloration, it is paired with a boron cantilever.
A new damping system has been optimized to deliver a linear response.
This Wide Range Damping (WRD) system achieves a linear frequency response and remarkable high-frequency extension without any harshness. This advanced technology improves tracking ability and reduces distortion, guaranteeing a faithful and natural reproduction.

Ortofon MC 90X: Generator

Its quad-coil system made of Aucurum wire (gold-plated 6NX copper) ensures optimal signal transmission with no capacitive effect and near-zero resistance.
The magnetic system draws inspiration from previous iconic models, including the Kontrapunkt series, the MC Jubilee, and the MC Windfeld. It is based on a small, extremely powerful neodymium magnet, making the generator both compact and very lightweight with minimal dimensions.
Ortofon's Field Stabilizing Element (FSE), a small cylinder of conductive material strategically placed inside the magnetic system, guarantees a stable field regardless of armature movement. The FSE improves channel separation while minimizing dynamic distortion and intermodulation. This is reflected in fantastic dynamics and a surprising soundstage.

Ortofon MC 90X: Sound Performance

An exclusive, limited edition for vinyl enthusiasts.
Each MC 90X cartridge is assembled by hand under rigorous quality control, ensuring an uncompromising sonic experience. Its new metallic blue design, both elegant and sophisticated, makes this limited edition an MC cartridge intended for the most demanding audiophiles.
The dynamics are beyond comparison with a Cadenza Black. The MC 90X offers a surprising liveliness while maintaining a remarkable naturalness. This Ortofon cartridge seems to bring out the best in every record, even those that usually show weaknesses. However, we noticed that the sound changes radically from one record to another and even from one track to another, proving that this MC 90X does not impose a sonic signature on the music.
Designed for the most discerning audiophiles, this moving coil cartridge pushes the boundaries of sonic precision, offering musical reproduction of incomparable purity and dynamics.

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