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RRP: £3999.00
The Ortofon MC 90X is a striking high-end cartridge that brings new detail and musical depth to your vinyl collection. Based on the legendary MC A90 design, it features advanced technologies like the Wide Range Damping system, Replicant 100 diamond, and a revolutionary stainless-steel structure crafted with Selective Laser Melting. The result? Exceptional tracking, clarity, and an immersive listening experience with rich midrange and extended frequency response. Finished in a striking blue, this limited-edition cartridge combines classic craftsmanship with modern innovation.
The MC 90X is a striking high-end cartridge, based on the classic MC A90 design, but modernised with new technologies and a striking blue finish. Revisit your music collection with new detail and musical information using MC 90X.
Designed to bring out the depth and detail in every record, this limited-edition cartridge builds on Ortofon’s expertise in analogue sound reproduction while introducing improved rubber dampers and a striking new blue finish. Its stainless-steel structure, crafted using Selective Laser Melting (SLM) technology, provides excellent rigidity and resonance control.
The Wide Range Damping system, Field Stabilizing Element, and Ortofon Replicant 100 diamond stylus work together to capture the full depth and nuance of even the finest vinyl pressings. Each cartridge is meticulously hand-assembled and undergoes rigorous quality control to ensure an authentic and immersive vinyl experience. With a richly detailed midrange and extended frequency response, the MC 90X stays true to the original recording, offering a refined listening experience that continues the legacy of the MC A90.
One of the MC 90X’s standout features is the Wide Range Damping (WRD) system, which ensures outstanding linear frequency response and an extended upper frequency range. This advanced system employs a platinum disc placed between two specially designed rubber absorbers, providing superior tracking and effective resonance control across the entire frequency spectrum.
Ortofon’s in-house developed rubber compounds further enhance performance, optimising damping characteristics to minimise distortion and improve sound clarity. These innovations make the MC 90X a high-performance cartridge, delivering exceptional detail, precision, and an unparalleled listening experience.
Achieving linear reproduction with a wide frequency range and optimal tracking requires a diamond that closely mimics the original cutting stylus. The Ortofon MC 90X features the Replicant 100 diamond, renowned for its thin, light profile and exceptionally large contact surface, allowing it to trace grooves with unmatched precision. Combined with a special polishing process and a Boron cantilever, this design ensures remarkable transparency, speed, and responsiveness, delivering exceptional sound quality for an immersive audio experience.
At the heart of the MC 90X is a revolutionary Selective Laser Melting (SLM) manufacturing process. This high-precision technique uses laser-welding of micro particles to create a one-piece body. This enhances rigidity, reduces unwanted resonances, and ensures optimal cartridge mass, resulting in superior sound quality and performance. For an exceptional signal transmission, the coil wires are made of the special alloy Aucurum, a gold-plated 6NX oxygen-free copper.
Henley Says...
The Ortofon Exclusive Series is the pinnacle of phono cartridge engineering, featuring four flagship models that showcase the brand’s most advanced technologies and premium materials. These cartridges represent the culmination of Ortofon’s decades of research and innovation, incorporating cutting-edge processes like Selective Laser Melting and Field Stabilising Elements to achieve the highest standards of performance.
Meticulously crafted with no compromises, the Exclusive Series offers unparalleled sound reproduction, delivering remarkable detail, precision, and tonal balance. Whether you’re after flawless accuracy, supreme musicality, or ultra-low distortion, these cartridges set a new benchmark for high-end audio.
A standout at every high-end audio show, the Exclusive Series pairs effortlessly with any turntable of similar calibre, elevating your system to extraordinary heights. For those seeking the ultimate in sound quality and craftsmanship, the Ortofon Exclusive Series is the definitive choice.
If you are interested in the MC 90X and would like to know more, or are building a high-end system and would like some advice, reach out to one of our expert team today.
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