The Ortofon MC X20 is a high-performance Moving Coil cartridge developed for vinyl enthusiasts seeking greater resolution, transparency, and musical depth. Positioned above the MC X10 within Ortofon’s latest MC X Series, the MC X20 combines advanced cartridge engineering with a Nude Elliptical diamond stylus for improved groove tracing accuracy and enhanced sonic performance.
Built around a newly developed magnet system, high-purity silver coil windings, and a precision-engineered stainless-steel honeycomb structure, the MC X20 delivers exceptional clarity, dynamic expression, and natural musical presentation.
| Cartridge Type | Moving Coil (MC) |
| Output Voltage | 0.4 mV |
| Channel Balance | 0.5 dB |
| Channel Separation | 25 dB |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+/- 1 dB) |
| Compliance | 15 µm/mN |
| Stylus Type | Nude Elliptical Diamond |
| Stylus Tip Radius | r/R 8/18 µm |
| Cantilever Material | Aluminium |
| Coil System | Quad Coils |
| Coil Wire Material | High-Purity Silver |
| Recommended Tracking Force | 2.0 g |
| Internal Impedance | 6 Ω |
| Recommended Load Resistance | > 50 Ω |
| Weight | 8.6 g |
| Mount Type | Half-Inch Mount |
| Body Construction | Stainless Steel Honeycomb Core Structure |
The MC X20 expands upon the performance of the MC X10 with a Nude Elliptical stylus design, delivering greater detail retrieval, improved soundstage depth, enhanced musical dynamics, and a more refined analog listening experience.