Ortofon MC Diamond Moving Coil Cartridge
Elevate your listening experience with the Ortofon MC Diamond cartridge.
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Ortofon MC Diamond: The Ultimate in Analog Artistry
Elevate your listening experience with the Ortofon MC Diamond cartridge. Engineered in Denmark using SLM‑fused titanium and a solid diamond cantilever, this flagship design offers unmatched resonance control and groove‑tracing accuracy, bringing you closer to the music than ever before.
Features
- Diamond Precision: Special‑polished Nude Replicant 100 line‑contact stylus on a solid diamond cantilever for razor‑sharp detail.
- SLM Titanium Chassis: Aerospace‑grade body built layer‑by‑layer for ultra‑high internal damping and resonance suppression.
- Next‑Gen Damping: Enhanced WRD system with multi‑wall carbon nanotube suspension for virtually zero distortion.
- Balanced Output: 0.2 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/s) and 6 Ω impedance—ideal for top‑tier phono stages or step‑up transformers.
- Immersive Soundstage: > 25 dB channel separation and 0.5 dB channel balance at 1 kHz for expansive stereo imaging.
- Effortless Setup: Recommended tracking force of 2.6 g (range 2.5–2.8 g) and 80 µm tracking ability at 315 Hz.
Discover why audiophiles around the world call the MC Diamond “the most authentic vinyl experience in the world.” Contact us and start your journey to the pinnacle of hi-fi audio.
| Technical Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Type | Low‑output Moving Coil Cartridge |
| Stylus Type | Special‑polished Nude Replicant 100 (Line Contact) |
| Cantilever Material | Solid Diamond |
| Stylus Tip Radius | r/R 5/100 µm |
| Output Voltage | 0.2 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/s) |
| Internal Impedance | 6 Ω |
| Channel Balance | 0.5 dB (1 kHz) |
| Channel Separation | 25 dB (1 kHz) / 20 dB (15 kHz) |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz – 20 kHz ±2 dB |
| Tracking Ability | 80 µm (315 Hz at recommended force) |
| Compliance (lateral) | 11 µm/mN |
| Tracking Force Range | 2.5 – 2.8 g (recommended 2.6 g) |
| Damping System | Wide Range Damping (WRD) with MWCNT rubber suspension |
| Body Material | SLM Titanium |
| Weight | 17.5 g (without stylus guard) |
| Color | Natural Titanium Finish |
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Shipping:
Enjoy free express shipping on your order. Orders are processed promptly, with most orders placed by 2pm EST shipped the same day on in-stock cartridges. If the cartridge is not available it will be ordered from the manufacturer and when received it will be shipped with 1-2 day shipping at no additional cost. We ship only within the continental US and cannot change shipping addresses post-purchase.
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At Audio Exchange, your satisfaction is our priority. If you're not completely satisfied with your purchase, you can return most items within 30 days for a full refund. Returns must be in ‘like new’ condition. Initiate your return on our website and send items back to: 6007 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23220.
Exceptions: Open box headphones, cartridges, and stylus’ are subject to a 15% restocking fee. Opened in-ear headphones and turntables cartridges or stylus’ with a broken needle are non-returnable.
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