Ortofon - MC Xpression - Moving Coil Phono Cartridge

The Ortofon Xpression is a high-performance moving coil phono cartridge that bridges the gap between Ortofon's legendary SPU designs and its flagship High-End moving coil cartridges. Combining the convenience of a standard headshell mount with technologies derived from the acclaimed MC A90 and MC Windfeld, the Xpression delivers exceptional musicality, precision, and effortless installation.

Engineered using Ortofon's Selective Laser Melting (SLM) manufacturing process, the Xpression features a one-piece stainless steel body that provides extraordinary rigidity and damping. Combined with a Boron cantilever, Replicant 100 stylus, Wide Range Damping (WRD) system, and advanced neodymium magnet assembly, the cartridge reproduces music with remarkable dynamics, expansive soundstage, and stunning low-level detail.

Designed for listeners seeking the emotional presentation of the classic SPU cartridges together with the accuracy and refinement of Ortofon's modern reference designs, the Xpression offers an exceptional analog listening experience with outstanding transparency and realism.

FEATURES

• High-performance low-output moving coil phono cartridge
• One-piece SLM stainless steel cartridge body
• Special polished Nude Ortofon Replicant 100 stylus
• Boron cantilever
• Wide Range Damping (WRD) system
• Field Stabilizing Element (FSE) magnet technology
• High-strength neodymium magnet system
• Aucurum gold-plated 6NX oxygen-free copper coils
• Ultra-high purity silver internal wiring
• Special proprietary TPE damping base
• Standard headshell mounting interface
• Designed and manufactured in Denmark

DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY

• Replicant 100 Stylus: The ultra-fine, specially polished Nude Ortofon Replicant 100 stylus provides an exceptionally large contact area while closely matching the geometry of the original cutting stylus, delivering superb tracking accuracy, minimal distortion, and remarkable transparency.
• Boron Cantilever: A lightweight, highly rigid Boron cantilever provides outstanding transient response and faithfully transfers groove information with exceptional speed, detail, and precision.
• SLM Stainless Steel Body: Manufactured using Ortofon's proprietary Selective Laser Melting (SLM) process, the one-piece stainless steel body offers exceptional rigidity, internal damping, and mechanical stability. Each cartridge features a unique surface texture inherent to the SLM manufacturing process.
• Advanced Magnet System: A compact neodymium magnet works together with Ortofon's Field Stabilizing Element (FSE) to maintain a stable magnetic field, improving channel separation while reducing dynamic distortion and intermodulation.
• Wide Range Damping (WRD): Ortofon's patented WRD system utilizes a heavy platinum disc positioned between two specially formulated rubber absorbers to provide exceptional damping across the entire frequency range, dramatically reducing resonance while delivering excellent tracking performance.
• Premium Internal Construction: Aucurum gold-plated 6NX oxygen-free copper coils and ultra-high purity silver internal wiring maximize signal integrity while the proprietary TPE bottom cover further enhances vibration control and mechanical damping.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Type: Low Output Moving Coil (MC) Phono Cartridge
• Output Voltage: 0.3 mV @ 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec
• Channel Separation: 28 dB @ 1 kHz
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.5 / -1.5 dB)
• Tracking Ability: 90 μm @ 315 Hz
• Dynamic Compliance (Lateral): 11 μm/mN
• Stylus: 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
• Recommended Tracking Force: 2.6 g
• Tracking Angle: 23°
• Internal Impedance (DC Resistance): 4 Ω
• Recommended Load Impedance: >10 Ω
• Cartridge Body Material: SLM Stainless Steel with Proprietary TPE Compound
• Finish: Black
• Weight: 28 g
• Manufactured: Denmark