Ortofon MC X1 MCP

The X1-MCP is ideal for integrated phono preamps or those with the moving magnet (MM) standard.

It is designed to be a model of linearity and precision among moving coil cartridges, without the need for a high-gain preamp or transformer.

Moving Coil Cartridge: MC X1 MCP

Specifications

• Output voltage, at 1000 Hz and 5 cm/second: 2 mV.
• Channel balance at 1 kHz: < 2 dB.
• Channel separation at 1 kHz: > 22 dB.
• Channel separation at 15 kHz: > 15 dB.
• Frequency range, at – 3 dB: 20- 25,000 Hz.
• Frequency response: 20- 20,000 Hz + 4 / - 1.5 dB.
• Tracking ability at 315 Hz, at recommended tracking force: > 60 µm.
• Dynamic compliance, lateral: 13 µm/mN.
• Stylus type: Elliptical.
• Stylus tip radius: r/R 8/18 µm.
• Equivalent stylus tip mass: 0.75 mg.
• Tracking force range: 1.25-1.50 g (12.5-15.0 mN).
• Recommended tracking force: 1.25 g (12.5 mN).
• Vertical tracking angle: 20°
• Internal impedance, DC resistance: 80 Ω.
• Recommended load resistance: 47 kOhm / < 500 pF.
• Cartridge color: Blue.
• Cartridge weight: 6 g.