Ortofon MC X10 Moving Coil Cartridge

Product Summary

The Ortofon MC X10 is the entry point into Ortofon’s MC X Series, offering a genuine taste of moving coil performance at a more accessible level than the models above it. It is a strong option for vinyl listeners who want to move beyond moving magnet cartridges and into a sound that feels more open, precise and spacious.

A big part of its appeal comes from its refined elliptical diamond stylus and aluminium cantilever. This combination helps the cartridge track cleanly and pull impressive detail from the groove, while keeping the overall presentation balanced, lively and easy to enjoy. The result is a cartridge that sounds clean and expressive, with a strong sense of clarity for the money.

The MC X10 also benefits from the wider engineering behind the MC X Series, including high-purity silver coil wire, an optimised magnet system and a stainless-steel honeycomb core structure for improved rigidity and stability. For anyone wanting a well-judged first step into premium moving coil performance, the Ortofon MC X10 is a very compelling choice.

Key Benefits

• Entry-level MC X Series moving coil design offers a strong introduction to more open and refined vinyl replay
• Refined elliptical diamond helps deliver clean tracking and strong detail retrieval
• Aluminium cantilever supports a balanced, lively and musically engaging presentation
• High-purity silver coil system is designed to preserve more signal detail and clarity
• Optimised magnet structure helps support a clean, powerful and highly efficient signal path
• Custom-developed damping system is engineered to improve stability and tracking precision
• Strong all-round balance makes it an easy step into serious moving coil ownership
• A compelling starting point in the MC X range for listeners wanting premium MC performance at the most accessible price in the series

Technical Specifications

Cartridge Details

• Product Type: Moving coil phono cartridge
• Output Voltage: 0.4mV at 1kHz, 5cm/sec.
• Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz +/-1dB
• Channel Separation: 24dB at 1kHz
• Channel Balance: 0.5dB at 1kHz
• Compliance, Dynamic Lateral: 15µm/mN
• Stylus Profile: Elliptical diamond
• Stylus Tip Radius: r/R 8/18µm
• Cantilever Material: Aluminium
• Stylus Suspension: Ortofon exclusive
• Coil System: Quad coils
• Coil Wire Material: High-purity silver
• Recommended Tracking Force: 2.0g
• Internal Impedance, DC Resistance: 6 Ohms
• Recommended Load Resistance: Greater than 50 Ohms
• Cartridge Body Material: MIM stainless steel with honeycomb core structure
• Cartridge Weight: 8.6g

What’s in the Box

• Ortofon MC X10 cartridge
• Product documentation