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Ortofon MC Xpression - Moving Coil Cartridge Experience high-end audio performance with the Ortofon MC Xpression moving coil cartridge, designed to combine advanced materials and precision engineering for superior sound quality and compatibility. Key Features Utilises cutting-edge SLM materials technology from MC A90 and SPU 90th Anniversary models Modified generator system introduced with MC A90 and MC Windfeld Classic Ortofon design tradition ensuring reliability and performance Compatible with SPU cartridges and Ortofon tonearms Standard headshell connector for easy installation and direct connection to tonearm Identical cartridge length and height to SPU cartridges for effortless alignment and VTA adjustment Ideal match with SME-mount tonearms including SME, Grace, Fidelity Research, SAEC, and Micro Seiki Perfectly pairs with TA-110 and TA-210 tonearms and ST-80 SE MC transformer for a premium audio experience Product Overview The Ortofon MC Xpression bridges the gap between SPU-type cartridges and high-end models like the MC A90 and MC Windfeld, offering a high-performance moving coil cartridge with the convenience of a standard headshell connector. Its one-piece body design allows a simple and elegant connection between the generator and tonearm. With dimensions matching SPU cartridges, the Xpression fits tonearms without additional alignment concerns or VTA adjustments. Its mass and compliance properties ensure compatibility with any SPU-compatible arm, making it a versatile choice for audiophiles. Specifications Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5 cm/sec: 0.3 mV Channel balance at 1 kHz: Channel separation at 1 kHz: > 28 dB Channel separation at 15 kHz: > 22 dB Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz +0.5 / -1.5 dB Tracking ability at 315 Hz (recommended tracking force): 90 µm Compliance, dynamic, lateral: 11 µm/mN Stylus type: Special polished Nude Ortofon Replicant 100 on Boron Cantilever Stylus tip radius: r/R 5/100 µm Tracking force range: 2.3 - 2.8 g (23 - 28 mN) Recommended tracking force: 2.6 g (26 mN) Tracking angle: 23° Internal impedance, DC resistance: 4 Ohm Recommended load impedance: > 10 Ohm Cartridge body material: SLM Stainless Steel and proprietary TPE compound Cartridge colour: Black Cartridge weight: 28 grams