{"product_id":"ortofon-mc-x50","title":"Ortofon MC X50","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe MC X50 represents the most advanced implementation of the Ortofon MC X platform. Designed as the flagship model in the MC X Series, it combines a nude Micro Ridge diamond stylus, boron cantilever, and a dedicated suspension system developed specifically for the MC X50. Together, these elements are engineered to deliver a higher level of control, consistency, and precision in groove tracing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot qMYqUG_convSearchResultTextHighlightSafari\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-69e7eb27-e928-832e-ae88-ae2c846d0bb0-11\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-69e7eb27-e928-832e-ae88-ae2c846d0bb0-11\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-69e7eb27-e928-832e-ae88-ae2c846d0bb0-11\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-49\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"b4bed7bd-02f5-45a6-aff9-03d2b5e3d88d\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"860\"\u003eAt the core of the design is a nude Micro Ridge diamond stylus engineered for precise groove contact and accurate tracing of fine modulations, particularly at high frequencies and across inner grooves. The boron cantilever provides high stiffness and low moving mass for fast, controlled response to signal variations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"887\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"1295\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"stm9zv\" data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"931\"\u003eFlagship model in the Ortofon MC X Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hxzcsl\" data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"965\"\u003eNude Micro Ridge diamond stylus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4ym4xe\" data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"997\"\u003eBoron cantilever construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mzwc62\" data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1035\"\u003eOrtofon-exclusive suspension system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"w85vlu\" data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1066\"\u003eQuad-coil moving coil design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hu6bn3\" data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1097\"\u003eHigh-purity silver coil wire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ntjqf0\" data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1161\"\u003eEngineered for controlled tracking and precise groove tracing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"37n7gw\" data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1295\"\u003eDesigned for high tracking stability and low distortion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1324\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1324\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1337\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1337\"\u003eGeneral\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1443\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gm26fi\" data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1367\"\u003eType: Moving Coil Cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11c8fxg\" data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1389\"\u003eSeries: MC X Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18ii9n7\" data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1443\"\u003eModel: MC X50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1455\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1455\"\u003eOutput\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1598\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16x9ry\" data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1480\"\u003eOutput Voltage: 0.4 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4nvz9v\" data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1522\"\u003eInternal Impedance (DC Resistance): 6 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1yn5kr1\" data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1598\"\u003eRecommended Load Resistance: \u0026gt; 50 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1623\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1623\"\u003eStylus \u0026amp; Cantilever\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1624\" data-end=\"1775\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"eubf6y\" data-start=\"1624\" data-end=\"1653\"\u003eStylus Profile: Micro Ridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ckx3wk\" data-start=\"1654\" data-end=\"1673\"\u003eStylus Type: Nude\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1j66rcw\" data-start=\"1674\" data-end=\"1708\"\u003eStylus Tip Radius: r\/R 2.5\/75 µm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1h87hsz\" data-start=\"1709\" data-end=\"1775\"\u003eCantilever Material: Boron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1777\" data-end=\"1803\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1777\" data-end=\"1803\"\u003eTracking \u0026amp; Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1804\" data-end=\"2033\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vjnvgn\" data-start=\"1804\" data-end=\"1838\"\u003eChannel Balance at 1 kHz: 0.5 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1u1czzc\" data-start=\"1839\" data-end=\"1875\"\u003eChannel Separation at 1 kHz: 28 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tec156\" data-start=\"1876\" data-end=\"1920\"\u003eFrequency Response (20 Hz – 20 kHz): ±1 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1g2x77s\" data-start=\"1921\" data-end=\"1959\"\u003eDynamic Lateral Compliance: 14 µm\/mN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12umf0j\" data-start=\"1960\" data-end=\"2033\"\u003eRecommended Tracking Force: 2.0 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2035\" data-end=\"2051\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2035\" data-end=\"2051\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2052\" data-end=\"2186\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9egqxx\" data-start=\"2052\" data-end=\"2077\"\u003eCoil System: Quad Coils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"an0owl\" data-start=\"2078\" data-end=\"2109\"\u003eCoil Wire: High-Purity Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7lge1t\" data-start=\"2110\" data-end=\"2186\"\u003eStylus Suspension: Ortofon Exclusive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2188\" data-end=\"2200\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2188\" data-end=\"2200\"\u003ePhysical\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2201\" data-end=\"2264\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lbztch\" data-start=\"2201\" data-end=\"2264\"\u003eCartridge Weight: 8.6 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2275\" data-end=\"2299\"\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Engineering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2300\" data-end=\"2665\"\u003eThe MC X Series is engineered around controlled tracking, signal integrity, and consistent retrieval of groove detail. Across the series, progression from elliptical to Micro Ridge stylus profiles and from aluminum to boron cantilevers reflects measurable refinements in groove contact, system response, and overall accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2667\" data-end=\"3022\"\u003eThe MC X50 combines the most advanced stylus profile and cantilever implementation in the range with a dedicated suspension compound developed by Ortofon specifically for this model. The suspension system works in conjunction with the stylus and cantilever to maintain stable tracking and consistent groove contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3033\" data-end=\"3047\"\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3048\" data-end=\"3182\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16fgi7y\" data-start=\"3048\" data-end=\"3086\"\u003eOrtofon MC X50 Moving Coil Cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bop9dl\" data-start=\"3087\" data-end=\"3101\"\u003eStylus Guard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4dzlaz\" data-start=\"3102\" data-end=\"3121\"\u003eMounting Hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tt6312\" data-start=\"3122\" data-end=\"3182\"\u003eUser Documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3193\" data-end=\"3213\"\u003eAdditional Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3214\" data-end=\"3574\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11fewiw\" data-start=\"3214\" data-end=\"3262\"\u003eHighest-specification model in the MC X Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19pvhtc\" data-start=\"3263\" data-end=\"3371\"\u003eDesigned to provide the highest level of tracking stability and lowest distortion within the MC X platform\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8qdni3\" data-start=\"3372\" data-end=\"3454\"\u003eFeatures Ortofon's most advanced stylus and cantilever combination in the series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ortofon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54505641181506,"sku":null,"price":16999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0903\/2099\/4626\/files\/Ortofon_MC-X50_image_01_LeftTiltTop.png?v=1780507296","url":"https:\/\/resolutionavnyc.com\/products\/ortofon-mc-x50","provider":"Resolution Audio Video NYC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}