{"product_id":"ortofon-mc-x50","title":"Ortofon MC X50","description":"\u003cp id=\"productVariantHeadline\" class=\"product-feature-headline\"\u003eThe Ortofon MC X50 moving coil cartridge is the flagship of the MC X Series, combining a nude Micro Ridge stylus, boron cantilever and bespoke suspension for exceptional tracking, low distortion and superb musical detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul id=\"productFeatureListFirst6\" class=\"align-left product-features-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed and pure sonic reproduction takes a step toward the high-end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverhead mounting cartridge for installing into a headshell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoving Coil cartridge design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNude spherical diamond stylus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuperior boron cantilever\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCrafted for Command\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ortofon MC X50 is built as the most advanced model in the MC X range, created for listeners who want greater precision, consistency and control from every record. As the flagship moving coil cartridge in the series, it is engineered to extract more information from the groove while maintaining a composed, confident presentation that suits serious hi-fi systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Shape of Precision\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the design is a nude Micro Ridge diamond stylus paired with a lightweight, rigid boron cantilever. This combination allows the MC X50 to follow fine groove modulations with impressive accuracy, helping it deliver cleaner high frequencies, lower inner groove distortion and a more natural sense of detail across the whole record side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStability by Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA specially developed in-house rubber suspension brings the stylus and cantilever system into balance, improving tracking stability and maintaining secure groove contact. The result is a more controlled musical performance with lower distortion, stronger transient response and the kind of steady, refined playback expected from a premium Ortofon moving coil cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSignal with Substance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond its core construction, the Ortofon MC X50 is designed to preserve the speed, openness and low-level detail that make moving coil cartridges so prized in high-end analogue systems. Ortofon describes the MC X Series as a platform for remarkable clarity, depth and precision, making the MC X50 a strong choice for listeners who want a technically accomplished cartridge that translates groove information into a clean, spacious and highly resolved performance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ortofon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57778341413196,"sku":"ORTOFON2MBLUE","price":1082.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1053\/6891\/2204\/files\/ORTOMCX50-ProductMain_StockPhoto_Side.jpg?v=1781271090","url":"https:\/\/www.stoneaudio.co.uk\/products\/ortofon-mc-x50","provider":"Stone Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}