{"product_id":"ortofon-mc-x20-low-output-moving-coil-cartridge","title":"Ortofon MC X20 Low Output Moving Coil Cartridge","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOrtofon MC X20 Low Output Moving Coil Cartridge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ortofon MC X20 is a high-performance low output moving coil phono cartridge that steps up from the MC X10 with a Nude Replicant 100 stylus — one of Ortofon's most advanced line-contact profiles. Designed for audiophiles seeking exceptional groove tracing accuracy, ultra-low distortion, and a wide, natural soundstage, the MC X20 is a benchmark cartridge in its class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMC X20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow Output Moving Coil (MC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.2 mV (at 1kHz, 5cm\/sec)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChannel Balance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt; 1.5 dB (at 1kHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChannel Separation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt; 28 dB (at 1kHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 – 60,000 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTracking Ability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80 µm (at 315Hz, recommended tracking force)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 µm\/mN (dynamic, lateral)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStylus Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNude Replicant 100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStylus Tip Radius\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003er\/R: 5\/100 µm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCantilever\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoil Wire\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6N Pure Copper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoil Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 Ω (at 1kHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Load Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt; 10 Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tracking Force\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.3 g (range: 2.0 – 2.5 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVertical Tracking Angle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInternal Inductance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45 µH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.5 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDenmark\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNude Replicant 100 Stylus on Boron Cantilever\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Replicant 100 is Ortofon's proprietary ultra-fine line stylus profile, with a tip radius of 5\/100 µm. This extremely narrow contact patch traces the finest groove modulations with minimal distortion, retrieving high-frequency detail and inner-groove information that conventional elliptical or even standard line-contact styli cannot access. Mounted on a rigid, low-mass boron cantilever, transient response is immediate and precise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e6N Pure Copper Coil at 5Ω Impedance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUltra-pure 6N (99.9999%) copper coil wire is wound to a very low impedance of 5Ω, minimising resistive losses and thermal noise. The result is a clean, low-level signal that rewards a high-quality MC phono stage or step-up transformer with exceptional signal purity and dynamic range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLow Output Moving Coil Design\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a low output MC cartridge, the MC X20 requires a dedicated MC phono stage or step-up transformer. The reward is a more direct signal path — greater transient speed, lower distortion, and a more lifelike, three-dimensional soundstage compared to moving magnet designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eExtended Frequency Response to 60kHz\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a frequency response extending to 60,000Hz, the MC X20 resolves the full bandwidth of high-resolution analogue content. Whether playing standard 33rpm LPs or 45rpm pressings, every harmonic overtone and spatial cue is faithfully retrieved from the groove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSuperior Tracking Ability\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MC X20 achieves a tracking ability of 80µm at 315Hz — a significant step up from the MC X10's 70µm — meaning it handles even the most demanding high-amplitude groove modulations without mistracking, preserving dynamics and protecting your records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003ciframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" title=\"Ortofon MC X20 Overview\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BwzZW95sT_o\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ortofon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42942934679646,"sku":null,"price":13920.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2577\/1494\/files\/Ortofon_MC-X20_image_01_LeftTiltTop.webp?v=1782396849","url":"https:\/\/www.ultrasound.co.za\/products\/ortofon-mc-x20-low-output-moving-coil-cartridge","provider":"Ultra Sound \u0026 Vision","version":"1.0","type":"link"}