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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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#f39c12;\"\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-performance low-output moving coil phono cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-piece SLM stainless steel cartridge body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecial polished Nude Ortofon Replicant 100 stylus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoron cantilever\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide Range Damping (WRD) system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eField Stabilizing Element (FSE) magnet technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-strength neodymium magnet system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAucurum gold-plated 6NX oxygen-free copper coils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltra-high purity silver internal wiring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecial proprietary TPE damping base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard headshell mounting interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned and manufactured in Denmark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#f39c12;\"\u003eDESIGN \u0026amp; TECHNOLOGY\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplicant 100 Stylus:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoron Cantilever:\u003c\/strong\u003e A lightweight, highly rigid Boron cantilever provides outstanding transient response and faithfully transfers groove information with exceptional speed, detail, and precision.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSLM Stainless Steel Body:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manufactured using Ortofon's proprietary Selective Laser Melting (SLM) process, the one-piece stainless steel body offers exceptional rigidity, internal damping, and mechanical stability. 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