Ortofon MC Vertex Moving Coil Cartridge

MC Vertex is a reference moving coil cartridge with a precision line contact diamond, solid diamond cantilever and titanium body for transparent, high-resolution vinyl playback with stable tracking and low resonance.

Unified Design Approach

MC Vertex is designed as an integrated moving coil cartridge with a unified structure, combining materials, geometry and mechanical control for accurate groove tracing, stable signal generation, clean energy transfer and natural tonal balance.

Diamond and Cantilever

The Ortofon Vertex diamond uses an advanced line contact profile with a 4 µm scanning radius and 110 µm contact radius for precise groove contact, stable tracking and excellent detail retrieval, while the solid diamond cantilever provides a rigid, low-mass structure for fast, accurate energy transfer.

Titanium Body and Magnetic System

The titanium housing and internal core are made using Selective Laser Melting (SLM) for precise control of geometry, mass and damping, while a non-magnetic armature and high-purity silver coils support low moving mass, clean signal generation and fast transient response.

Damping and Performance

Ortofon’s Wide Range Damping system uses a platinum disc between proprietary rubber dampers to control resonance across the audible range, helping MC Vertex deliver transparent, high-resolution sound, precise imaging, stable playback and natural tonal balance.

Specifications

Output Voltage (@ 1000Hz, 5cm/sec.):	0.3 mV
Channel Balance (@ 1000Hz):	0.1 dB
Channel Separation (@ 1000Hz):	30 dB
Frequency Response:	± 1 dB
Compliance, Dynamic, Lateral:	9 μm
Stylus Type:	Vertex Diamond
Stylus Tip Radius (R/R):	4 / 110 μm
Recommended Tracking Force:	2.5 g
Tracking Angle:	23°
Internal Impedance:	19 Ω
Cantilever Material:	Diamond
Cartridge Body Material:	SLM Titanium
Coil Wire Material:	High-Purity Silver
Recommended Load Impedance:	> 100 Ω
Cartridge Weight:	15 g