{"product_id":"ortofon-mc-x10","title":"Ortofon MC X10 Moving Coil Cartridge","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .hb-tabs { margin: 18px 0; border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.12); border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; }\n  .hb-tabs input { display: none; }\n  .hb-tab-labels { display: flex; gap: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.12); background: rgba(0,0,0,0.03); }\n  .hb-tab-labels label {\n    flex: 1;\n    padding: 12px 14px;\n    cursor: pointer;\n    font-weight: 600;\n    text-align: center;\n    user-select: none;\n  }\n  .hb-panels { padding: 14px 16px; background: #fff; }\n  .hb-panel { display: none; }\n\n  #hb-ortofonmcx10-tab-1:checked ~ .hb-tab-labels label[for=\"hb-ortofonmcx10-tab-1\"],\n  #hb-ortofonmcx10-tab-2:checked ~ .hb-tab-labels label[for=\"hb-ortofonmcx10-tab-2\"] {\n    background: #fff;\n    border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.65);\n  }\n\n  #hb-ortofonmcx10-tab-1:checked ~ .hb-panels #hb-ortofonmcx10-panel-1,\n  #hb-ortofonmcx10-tab-2:checked ~ .hb-panels #hb-ortofonmcx10-panel-2 {\n    display: block;\n  }\n\n  .hb-panels h3 { margin: 18px 0 12px; font-size: 1.05em; }\n  .hb-panels p { margin: 20px 0 6px; }\n  .hb-panels ul { margin: 8px 0 20px 18px; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"hb-tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cinput checked id=\"hb-ortofonmcx10-tab-1\" name=\"hb-ortofonmcx10-tabs\" type=\"radio\"\u003e\n\u003cinput id=\"hb-ortofonmcx10-tab-2\" name=\"hb-ortofonmcx10-tabs\" type=\"radio\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"hb-tab-labels\"\u003e\n\u003clabel for=\"hb-ortofonmcx10-tab-1\"\u003eProduct Summary \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003clabel for=\"hb-ortofonmcx10-tab-2\"\u003eTech Specs \u0026amp; Box Contents\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"hb-panels\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"hb-ortofonmcx10-panel-1\" class=\"hb-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ortofon MC X10 is the entry point into Ortofon’s MC X Series, offering a genuine taste of moving coil performance at a more accessible level than the models above it. It is a strong option for vinyl listeners who want to move beyond moving magnet cartridges and into a sound that feels more open, precise and spacious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA big part of its appeal comes from its refined elliptical diamond stylus and aluminium cantilever. This combination helps the cartridge track cleanly and pull impressive detail from the groove, while keeping the overall presentation balanced, lively and easy to enjoy. The result is a cartridge that sounds clean and expressive, with a strong sense of clarity for the money.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe MC X10 also benefits from the wider engineering behind the MC X Series, including high-purity silver coil wire, an optimised magnet system and a stainless-steel honeycomb core structure for improved rigidity and stability. For anyone wanting a well-judged first step into premium moving coil performance, the Ortofon MC X10 is a very compelling choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEntry-level MC X Series moving coil design offers a strong introduction to more open and refined vinyl replay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefined elliptical diamond helps deliver clean tracking and strong detail retrieval\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminium cantilever supports a balanced, lively and musically engaging presentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-purity silver coil system is designed to preserve more signal detail and clarity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptimised magnet structure helps support a clean, powerful and highly efficient signal path\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom-developed damping system is engineered to improve stability and tracking precision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong all-round balance makes it an easy step into serious moving coil ownership\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA compelling starting point in the MC X range for listeners wanting premium MC performance at the most accessible price in the series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"hb-ortofonmcx10-panel-2\" class=\"hb-panel\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCartridge Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct Type: Moving coil phono cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput Voltage: 0.4mV at 1kHz, 5cm\/sec.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency Response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz +\/-1dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChannel Separation: 24dB at 1kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChannel Balance: 0.5dB at 1kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompliance, Dynamic Lateral: 15µm\/mN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus Profile: Elliptical diamond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus Tip Radius: r\/R 8\/18µm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCantilever Material: Aluminium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus Suspension: Ortofon exclusive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoil System: Quad coils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoil Wire Material: High-purity silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended Tracking Force: 2.0g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal Impedance, DC Resistance: 6 Ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended Load Resistance: Greater than 50 Ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCartridge Body Material: MIM stainless steel with honeycomb core structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCartridge Weight: 8.6g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrtofon MC X10 cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ortofon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57382235636099,"sku":null,"price":269.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/4606\/3670\/files\/Untitleddesign-2026-02-14T100709.366.png?v=1771063680","url":"https:\/\/www.holburnonline.co.uk\/products\/ortofon-mc-x10","provider":"Holburn Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}