{"product_id":"ortofon-mc-diamond","title":"Ortofon MC Diamond","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Ortofon MC Diamond is the brand's reference moving-coil cartridge, with a nude Replicant 100 diamond on a solid diamond cantilever and an SLM titanium body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the MC Diamond?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe diamond cantilever is the hardest and stiffest link that can be built between the stylus tip and the generator — it transmits the finest groove information with virtually no delay. A new rubber suspension with multi-wall carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) and the 3D-printed titanium body deliver a calm and stability that even complex bass passages can't disturb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you'll hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaximum transparency, three-dimensionality and speed of response: the MC Diamond lays bare instrument colors and the finest nuances with striking clarity and draws the soundstage out in every direction. On top of that, a precise, melodic bass and a homogeneous overall picture with gripping rhythm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the MC Diamond for — and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor analog connoisseurs with a reference-level system who want to push what's technically possible. \u003cstrong\u003eBottom line:\u003c\/strong\u003e at 17.5 g the Diamond is a heavyweight and needs a high-mass, stable tonearm as well as an extremely low-noise phono stage for its 0.2 mV output. If you cut corners here, you'll never unlock its potential — a smaller MC is the wiser choice in that case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MC Diamond is Ortofon's statement on the question of “how much information is really in the groove”. On an uncompromising system, it delivers the most authentic vinyl experience in the lineup — and is correspondingly demanding of its supporting cast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the specialist press says:\u003c\/strong\u003e “…a transducer that is nothing short of exceptional in every respect… in sonic terms, this Diamond is definitely my new best friend.“ – Hi-Fi News (Ken Kessler, 2023), “Outstanding Product” award.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: moving-coil cartridge (MC), reference model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus profile: Ortofon Replicant 100 (nude), r\/R 5\/100 µm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCantilever: diamond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput voltage: 0.2 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm\/s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChannel balance: 0.5 dB (1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChannel separation: 25 dB (1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 20–20,000 Hz (±2 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracking ability: 80 µm (315 Hz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus compliance: 11 µm\/mN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended tracking force: 2.6 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal impedance: 6 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended load: \u0026gt; 10 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHousing material: SLM titanium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 17.5 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat's included: cartridge, stylus guard, special mounting screws, stylus brush, high-quality lead wires, individual test report, storage box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich tonearm suits the 17.5 g MC Diamond?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MC Diamond needs a high-mass, mechanically calm tonearm that can handle the weight and be precisely balanced. On a light entry-level arm the cartridge can't perform cleanly. We'll check with you whether your arm is a good match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat phono stage does the MC Diamond need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith 0.2 mV output voltage and 6 Ω internal impedance, the Diamond needs an extremely low-noise MC phono stage or a suitable transformer. Only then do dynamics and resolution come through without loss. In Wädenswil we have suitable combinations we can compare for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Ortofon MC Diamond at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause a reference cartridge lives or dies by installation, tonearm matching and phono stage. Our specialist team gives you an honest assessment of whether your system does the Diamond justice, mounts it precisely and supports you with alignment, service and future upgrades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e a high-quality \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ephono preamp\u003c\/a\u003e, a high-mass \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eturntable\u003c\/a\u003e and other \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003ecartridges\u003c\/a\u003e to compare.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ortofon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989548921168,"sku":"303430","price":8999.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/ortofon-mc-diamond-tonabnehmer-frontansicht.png?v=1786616785","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/ortofon-mc-diamond","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}