Ortofon Hi-Fi Xpression Moving Coil Cartridge

The Xpression cartridge bridges the gap between the SPU-type cartridges and High-End cartridges like the MC A90 and the MC Windfeld designed for headshell mounting. The result is a high-performance moving coil cartridge with the convenience of a standard headshell connector, which provides a simple and elegant method of directly connecting the generator and tonearm via the Xpression’s one-piece body.

Since the cartridge length is identical to that of an SPU, the Xpression can easily be fitted onto tonearms without additional concern for proper alignment.
The cartridge height is likewise identical to the SPU height, which makes further VTA adjustments unnecessary.
The length of the cartridge ensures proper match with the SME-mount type tonearms, e.g. SME, Grace, Fidelity Research, SAEC and Micro Seiki brands. Additionally, the mass and compliance properties of the Xpression ensure that a proper match will be achieved with any SPU-compatible arm.
The Xpression can ideally be combined with the TA-110 and TA-210 tonearms. The combination of Xpression, TA-110/TA-210 and ST-80 SE MC transformer gives a supreme experience!

Specifications

Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec. 0,33 mV
Channel balance at 1 kHz < 0,8 dB
Channel separation at 1 kHz > 27 dB
Channel separation at 15 kHz > 20 dB
Frequency range at - 3dB 20 - 60.000 Hz
Frequency response 20 kHz - 20 kHz +1,5/0
Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force *) 90 µm
Compliance, dynamic, lateral 16 µm/mN
Stylus type Nude Shibata on Boron cantilever
Stylus tip radius r/R 6/50 µm
Tracking force range 2,0-2,5 g (20-25 mN)
Tracking force, recommended 2,3 g (23 mN)
Tracking angle 20°
Internal impedance, DC resistance 5 Ohm
Recommended load impedance > 10 Ohm
Cartridge body material Stainless steel Aluminium
Cartridge colour Black/Black
Cartridge weight 10,7 gram

*) Typical value