For over a century, Ortofon has been dedicated to delivering music with clarity and precision. Our latest cartridge is designed to help you rediscover the sounds that have shaped your life.

Beneath its sleek blue steel exterior lies a blend of craftsmanship and innovation. It captures each note with the warmth and depth that vinyl offers, complemented by the modern technology that has made Ortofon a trusted name in audio for generations.

The new Ortofon MC 90x is a modern evolution of the famous MC A90 cartridge which revolutionized vinyl playback with the innovative self-damping SLM technology.  

The MC-90x features a Boron cantilever and double-polished Replicant 100 stylus. The result is neutral and honest like nothing else and gives listeners the deepest glimpse into their prized record collections.  Its unique matte-finish cobalt blue color adds distinction to any turntable.

Specifications:

• Channel balance at 1 kHz < 0.2 dB

• Output voltage at 1 kHz, 5cm/sec 0.25 mV

• Channel separation at 1 kHz > 28 dB

• Frequency response 20 Hz - 20 kHz +/- 1 dB

• Compliance, dynamic, lateral 11 μm/mN

• Cantilever material Boron

• Stylus type Ortofon Replicant 100

• Stylus tip radius r/R 5/100 μm

• Coil system Quad coils

• Tracking force, recommended 2.3 grams

• Internal impedance, DC resistance 4 Ω

• Coil wire material Aucurum (Gold-plated 6NX OFC)

• Cartridge weight 9.5 grams

• Recommended load resistance > 10 Ω