ORTOFON MC 90X CARTRIDGE: A MODERN CLASSIC RETURNS

Ortofon has reintroduced its iconic MC A90 cartridge in a new form, the limited-edition Ortofon MC 90X.

“Known for its precision and musicality, the original MC A90 set a benchmark in analogue sound reproduction. The MC 90X builds on this legacy with the latest  technology and a striking blue design”

Simon Powell, UK Distributor Henley Audio

ORTOFON MC 90X CARTRIDGE

The Ortofon MC 90X Cartridge features a stainless-steel body manufactured using Selective Laser Melting (SLM), ensuring high rigidity and superior resonance control. The updated Ortofon Rubber Dampers enhance sound clarity, minimising distortion for a purer listening experience.

Equipped with Ortofon’s Field Stabilizing Element (FSE) and Wide Range Damping (WRD) systems, the MC 90X offers precise tracking and an extended frequency range. The WRD system employs a platinum disc between two rubber absorbers, optimising resonance control and linear frequency response.

REPLICANT 100 DIAMOND STYLUS

The MC 90X incorporates Ortofon’s Replicant 100 diamond stylus, known for its thin profile and large contact area. Combined with a Boron cantilever, it traces grooves with precision.

PREMIUM COIL & SIGNAL TRANSMISSION

Using Aucurum, a gold-plated 6NX oxygen-free copper coil, the MC 90X is designed to ensure superior signal transmission, capturing the full depth of vinyl recordings with accuracy.

ORTOFON MC 90X TECH SPECS

Output voltage: 0.25 mV
Cantilever material: Boron
Stylus type: Ortofon Replicant 100
Stylus tip radius: r/R 5/100 μm
Stylus suspension: Ortofon exclusive
Coil system: Quad coils
Coil wire: Aucurum
Channel balance at 1 kHz: < 0.2 dB Channel separation at 1 kHz: > 28 dB
Frequency response (20 Hz – 20 kHz): +/- 1 dB
Dynamic lateral compliance: 11 μm / mN
Recommended tracking force: 2.3 g
Recommended load resistance: > 10 Ω
Internal impedance (DC resistance): 4 Ω
Cartridge weight: 9.5 g

ORTOFON MC 90X CARTRIDGE AVAILABILITY & PRICING

The Ortofon MC 90X is a limited-edition cartridge, shipping in the UK from March 2025, with a suggested retail price of £3,999. In the UK it is available through Henley Audio’s dealer network.

HiFi PiG Says: A limited edition that is sure to fly out of the shops and into listening rooms very quickly!