{"product_id":"ortofon-mc-x40","title":"Ortofon MC X40","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-info__block product-info__block--sm product-info__title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info__block product-info__block--sm product-info__title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info__block product-info__block--sm product-info__title\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"product-title h5\"\u003eMC X40\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info__block product-info__block--sm rte product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMC X40 is the pinnacle of the MC X Series, designed for the most discerning audiophile. Featuring a nude Shibata diamond stylus mounted on a rigid and lightweight boron cantilever, this cartridge provides unparalleled transparency, speed, and responsiveness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"section__block section__block--heading h3 text--alt-color\"\u003eA New Benchmark in Analog Perfection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section__block reading-width rte\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"metafield-rich_text_field\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"section__block section__block--heading h3 text--alt-color\"\u003ePure Silver\u003cbr\u003eCoil System\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section__block reading-width rte\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"metafield-rich_text_field\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"section__block section__block--heading h3 text--alt-color\"\u003eMagnet system\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section__block reading-width rte\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"metafield-rich_text_field\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"section__block section__block--heading h3 text--alt-color\"\u003eCustom-Developed Rubber Dampers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section__block reading-width rte\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"metafield-rich_text_field\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn-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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"product-spec\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec__item flex flex-col gap-x-theme md:flex-row pb-2 mb-2 last:pb-0 last:mb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-spec__label product-spec__label--right mb-2 block\"\u003eChannel balance at 1 kHz\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-spec__value font-bold block text-end justify-end grow\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"metafield-string\"\u003e0.5 dB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec__item flex flex-col gap-x-theme md:flex-row pb-2 mb-2 last:pb-0 last:mb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-spec__label product-spec__label--right mb-2 block\"\u003eOutput voltage at 1 kHz, 5cm\/sec\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-spec__value font-bold block text-end justify-end grow\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"metafield-string\"\u003e0.4 mV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec__item flex flex-col gap-x-theme md:flex-row pb-2 mb-2 last:pb-0 last:mb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-spec__label product-spec__label--right mb-2 block\"\u003eChannel separation at 1 kHz\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-spec__value font-bold block text-end justify-end grow\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"metafield-string\"\u003e26 dB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec__item flex flex-col gap-x-theme md:flex-row pb-2 mb-2 last:pb-0 last:mb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-spec__label product-spec__label--right mb-2 block\"\u003eFrequency response 20 Hz - 20 kHz\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-spec__value font-bold block text-end justify-end grow\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"metafield-string\"\u003e+\/-1 dB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec__item flex flex-col gap-x-theme md:flex-row pb-2 mb-2 last:pb-0 last:mb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-spec__label product-spec__label--right mb-2 block\"\u003eCompliance, dynamic, lateral\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-spec__value font-bold block text-end justify-end grow\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"metafield-string\"\u003e15 μm\/mN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec__item flex flex-col gap-x-theme md:flex-row pb-2 mb-2 last:pb-0 last:mb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-spec__label product-spec__label--right mb-2 block\"\u003eCantilever material\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-spec__value font-bold block text-end justify-end grow\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"metafield-string\"\u003eBoron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec__item flex flex-col gap-x-theme md:flex-row pb-2 mb-2 last:pb-0 last:mb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-spec__label product-spec__label--right mb-2 block\"\u003eStylus type\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-spec__value font-bold block text-end justify-end grow\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"metafield-string\"\u003eNude Shibata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec__item flex flex-col gap-x-theme md:flex-row pb-2 mb-2 last:pb-0 last:mb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-spec__label product-spec__label--right mb-2 block\"\u003eStylus tip radius\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-spec__value font-bold block text-end justify-end grow\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"metafield-string\"\u003er\/R 6\/50 μm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec__item flex flex-col gap-x-theme md:flex-row pb-2 mb-2 last:pb-0 last:mb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-spec__label product-spec__label--right mb-2 block\"\u003eStylus suspensions\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-spec__value font-bold block text-end justify-end grow\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"metafield-string\"\u003eOrtofon exclusive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec__item flex flex-col gap-x-theme md:flex-row pb-2 mb-2 last:pb-0 last:mb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-spec__label product-spec__label--right mb-2 block\"\u003eCoil system\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-spec__value font-bold block text-end justify-end grow\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"metafield-string\"\u003eQuad coils\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec__item flex flex-col gap-x-theme md:flex-row pb-2 mb-2 last:pb-0 last:mb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-spec__label product-spec__label--right mb-2 block\"\u003eTracking force, recommended\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-spec__value font-bold block text-end justify-end grow\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"metafield-string\"\u003e2.0 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec__item 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