Ortofon - MC X40 Nude Shibata MC Phono Cartridge with Boron Cantilever - Black

Borrowing from and refining on the resonance-optimized housing of our latest Oyster cartridges (Moonstone, Olympia & Rainier), we further reduce output to curtail extraneous noise. Topped off with a nude line-contact diamond, the stylus couldn’t be more nimble. Reaching every nook & cranny of your record grooves and handling that information with the utmost grace, Amethyst competes favorably with similarly priced MC designs. It’s shockingly quiet and thus transparent as can be, skillfully tracing even the most complicated passages your LP collection has to offer. Expect effortless dynamic handling, depth and clarity over a black background, impeccably realistic transience and images that leap from your soundstage but remain naturally positioned.

Featuring a special line contact stylus on a 0.28 mm diameter solid boron cantilever the AT-ART9XI replaces the AT-ART9 as Audio-Technica’s flagship magnetic core MC cartridge.FeaturesFlagship Magnetic Core Moving Coil CartridgeSpecially Designed Magnetic Circuit PCOCC Coils Ensure High-Fidelity TransmissionDual Moving Coils Provide High Separation & Wide ResponseMachined Aluminum BaseSpecial Line Contact StylusEasy Installation to a Headshell or Integrated TonearmARTThe “ART” in the model number stands for Audio-Technica Reference Transducer a designation that they give only to their flagship phono cartridges. The specially designed magnetic circuit boasts an output voltage of 0.5 mV (1 kHz 5 cm/sec) making the cartridge easy to use and capable of reproducing even the most delicate expressions while also ensuring dynamic playback. The AT-ART9XI has also been designated an Audio-Technica Excellence Product a recognition that identifies products that meet their highest standards of high-fidelity performance.What's in the BoxAT-ART9XI Dual Moving Coil CartridgeNon-Magnetic Screwdriver(2) WashersCartridge Installation ScrewsSpecificationsFrequency Response: 20-50000 HzChannel Separation: 30 (dB at 1 kHz)Vertical Tracking Angle: 20°Vertical Tracking Force: 1.6-2.0 g (1.8 g standard)Stylus Construction: NudeRecommended Load Impedance: Min. 100 ohms (when head amplifier connected)Coil Impedance: 12 ohms (1 kHz)DC Resistance: 12 ohmsCoil Inductance: 25 µH (1 kHz)Output Voltage: 0.5 mV (1 kHz 5 cm/sec.)Output Channel Balance: 0.5 dB (1 kHz)Stylus Shape: Special line contact<

Elevate Your SoundPush your listening experience further with the MC X30. Featuring a nude fine line diamond stylus it offers extraordinary accuracy and resolution rendering your music and every track with breathtaking detail and dynamic range.FeaturesNude Fine Line Diamond StylusQuad Pure Silver Coil SystemOptimized Magnet SystemCustom-Developed Rubber DampersHoneycomb-Structured Stainless-Steel CoreA New Benchmark in Analog PerfectionIn the world of vinyl playback the cartridge is where the journey begins. A pivotal point where music rises from the groove and transforms into immersive soundscapes. With the MC X Series Ortofon sets a new benchmark in MC cartridge design pushing premium Moving Coil technology to unprecedented levels of performance.Pure Silver Coil SystemAll MC X cartridges feature coils wound with high-purity silver wire. The use of premium materials is to ensure exceptional signal clarity delivering sound with unmatched precision and preserving every detail without interference.Magnet SystemThe MC X Series introduces a newly developed magnet system with a one-piece pole cylinder integrated into a rear magnet yoke. Engineered for maximum magnetic efficiency and paired with pure silver coils this configuration ensures a clean powerful signal path that elevates overall performance.Custom-Developed Rubber DampersIn-house produced and developed rubber compounds form the core of the MC X Series’ mechanical damping system. Rubber dampers are essential for controlling the physical movement of the coils maintaining stability minimizing unwanted vibrations and enabling precise coil motion. The result is superior tracking reduced distortion and musical accuracy.Experience the Depth. Hear Every Detail.At the core of the MC