{"product_id":"ortofon-mc-x30","title":"Ortofon MC X30 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-ortofonmcx30-tab-1:checked ~ .hb-tab-labels label[for=\"hb-ortofonmcx30-tab-1\"],\n  #hb-ortofonmcx30-tab-2:checked ~ .hb-tab-labels label[for=\"hb-ortofonmcx30-tab-2\"] {\n    background: #fff;\n    border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.65);\n  }\n\n  #hb-ortofonmcx30-tab-1:checked ~ .hb-panels #hb-ortofonmcx30-panel-1,\n  #hb-ortofonmcx30-tab-2:checked ~ .hb-panels #hb-ortofonmcx30-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-ortofonmcx30-tab-1\" name=\"hb-ortofonmcx30-tabs\" type=\"radio\"\u003e\n\u003cinput id=\"hb-ortofonmcx30-tab-2\" name=\"hb-ortofonmcx30-tabs\" type=\"radio\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"hb-tab-labels\"\u003e\n\u003clabel for=\"hb-ortofonmcx30-tab-1\"\u003eProduct Summary \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003clabel for=\"hb-ortofonmcx30-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-ortofonmcx30-panel-1\" class=\"hb-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ortofon MC X30 sits just below the flagship MC X40 in Ortofon’s MC X Series and offers a seriously capable moving coil performance for listeners who want more resolution, insight and polish than entry-level MC cartridges can usually deliver. It is a strong choice for anyone building a refined analogue front end and wanting a sound that feels open, articulate and highly controlled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA big part of its appeal comes from the nude fine line diamond stylus. This profile is especially good at tracing fine groove information with greater precision than simpler stylus shapes, helping the cartridge uncover more low-level detail, stronger image focus and a more natural sense of flow. Combined with the aluminium cantilever, the overall presentation is clean, balanced and impressively resolving without tipping into hardness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe MC X30 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 greater rigidity and stability. For anyone wanting a premium moving coil cartridge with excellent transparency, fine detail and a genuinely high-end feel, the Ortofon MC X30 is a very compelling choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpper-tier MC X Series moving coil design delivers excellent transparency, speed and refinement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNude Fine Line diamond helps retrieve finer groove information with lower distortion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminium cantilever supports a balanced, precise and controlled 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 image focus, tonal balance and soundstage depth make it a very capable choice for serious vinyl systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA compelling step below the MC X40 for listeners wanting premium MC performance with excellent all-round value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"hb-ortofonmcx30-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: 26dB 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: Nude Fine Line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus Tip Radius: r\/R 8\/40µm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCantilever Material: Aluminium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus Suspension: Ortofon exclusive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoil System: High-purity silver coil wire, quad coils\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 X30 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":57382240092547,"sku":null,"price":599.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/4606\/3670\/files\/Untitled_3500x3500px_-2026-11-10T160602.604.png?v=1794326779","url":"https:\/\/www.holburnonline.co.uk\/products\/ortofon-mc-x30","provider":"Holburn Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}