{"product_id":"ortofon-mc-x30-low-output-moving-coil-cartridge","title":"Ortofon MC X30 Low Output Moving Coil Cartridge","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOrtofon MC X30 Low Output Moving Coil Cartridge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ortofon MC X30 is a reference-class low output moving coil phono cartridge, sitting at the top of the MC X series. Sharing the Nude Replicant 100 stylus and boron cantilever of the MC X20, the X30 raises output voltage to 0.3mV and refines the generator assembly for even greater resolution, dynamics, and musical authority. It is the definitive expression of Ortofon's MC X series engineering.\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 X30\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\u003e0.3 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\u003e7 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\u003e65 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 line-contact styli cannot access. Mounted on a rigid, low-mass boron cantilever, transient response is immediate and precise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHigher Output at 0.3mV\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MC X30 raises output voltage to 0.3mV compared to the 0.2mV of the X10 and X20, offering greater compatibility with a wider range of MC phono stages and step-up transformers while retaining all the speed and resolution of a true low output moving coil design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e6N Pure Copper Coil at 7Ω Impedance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUltra-pure 6N (99.9999%) copper coil wire is wound to 7Ω impedance, with an internal inductance of 65µH. The refined generator assembly delivers exceptional signal purity, dynamic range, and channel separation from even the most demanding programme material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLow Output Moving Coil Design\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a low output MC cartridge, the MC X30 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 X30 resolves the full bandwidth of high-resolution analogue content, faithfully retrieving every harmonic overtone and spatial cue from the groove.\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 X30 Overview\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BwzZW95sT_o\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ortofon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42942972297310,"sku":null,"price":18990.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2577\/1494\/files\/Ortofon_MC-X30_image_01_LeftTiltTop.webp?v=1782398426","url":"https:\/\/www.ultrasound.co.za\/products\/ortofon-mc-x30-low-output-moving-coil-cartridge","provider":"Ultra Sound \u0026 Vision","version":"1.0","type":"link"}