{"product_id":"ortofon-mc-x30","title":"Ortofon MC X30","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Ortofon MC X30 is a low-output moving-coil cartridge with a nude Fine Line diamond stylus on an aluminum cantilever and coils of ultra-pure silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's the precision step of the MC-X series: the fine Fine Line profile reads the groove more precisely than the ellipses of its smaller siblings — more detail, more dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy the MC X30?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Fine Line profile has a narrower contact area with the groove wall than an elliptical one and therefore reads high frequencies more accurately and with less wear. Together with the ultra-pure silver coils and the metal-injection-molded stainless-steel frame with honeycomb structure, this results in a noticeably finer resolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you'll hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eExceptional accuracy and resolution: the X30 reproduces every track with more detail and dynamics, traces fine structures cleanly and stays stable and calm throughout. A clear step towards high-end.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho is the MC X30 for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor demanding vinyl listeners who want detail and precision and bring a decent system to the table. Bottom line: the final step to a Shibata profile and boron cantilever only comes with the X40 — which makes the X30 the precision bargain of the series. An MC-capable phono stage is a prerequisite.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor many, the X30 is the sweet spot of the MC-X series: Fine Line precision at a still reasonable price. We at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil will tell you whether it's enough or whether stepping up to the X40 is worth it for your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: MC cartridge (moving coil, low output)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus profile: nude Fine Line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCantilever: aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTip radius: r\/R 8\/40 µm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput voltage (1 kHz, 5 cm\/s): 0.4 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChannel balance (1 kHz): 0.5 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChannel separation (1 kHz): 26 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response (20 Hz–20 kHz): ±1 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus compliance (dynamic, lateral): 15 µm\/mN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracking force (recommended): 2.0 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal impedance (DC): 6 ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended load impedance: \u0026gt; 50 ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoil system: four-coil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoil wire: ultra-pure silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHousing material: stainless steel (MIM, honeycomb structure)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 8.6 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich phono stage does the Ortofon MC X30 need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn MC-capable phono preamp or a step-up transformer. At 0.4 mV the X30 is a low-output MC; Ortofon recommends a load impedance of more than 50 ohms. We at HD Zürisee will set this up for you correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the Fine Line profile bring over the X20's ellipse?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Fine Line diamond has a narrower contact area and reads high frequencies more accurately — that means more detail, cleaner highs and less wear. The X30 resolves audibly more finely than the elliptical X20 as a result. You'll hear the difference especially on good recordings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill the MC X30 fit my tonearm?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGenerally, yes. At 8.6 g and 15 µm\/mN dynamic compliance, the X30 fits most light to medium-mass tonearms. We'll check the ideal resonance frequency with you if needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Ortofon MC X30 at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause we give you honest advice on which MC-X suits your system and which phono stage belongs with it. As an authorized dealer in Wädenswil, we take care of the matching, and our technician Mauri mounts and aligns the system properly on request. Call or write to us.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGet more out of the X30: find alignment tools and matching accessories under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plattenspieler-zubehor\"\u003eTurntable accessories\u003c\/a\u003e, and everything for a clean groove under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/platten-reinigung\"\u003eRecord cleaning\u003c\/a\u003e. Everything else around your turntable is in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/alles-vinyl\"\u003eAll things vinyl\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ortofon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989549150544,"sku":"304340","price":699.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/ortofon-mc-x30-tonabnehmer-perspektive-links.png?v=1786624374","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/ortofon-mc-x30","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}