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Ortofon - MC Windfeld - Cartridge

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Experience the magic of unmatched audio quality with the Ortofon - MC Windfeld - Cartridge. This flagship product from Ortofon, a brand renowned for its innovation in sound reproduction technology, carries forward the legacy of Per Windfeld, a central figure in the high-end audio culture. The MC Windfeld cartridge boasts a state-of-the-art moving coil design, handcrafted using the finest materials like 99.999999% oxygen-free monocrystalline copper, neodymium magnets and delicately carved diamond. Its unique design not only ensures the ultimate precision and resonance-free output but also guarantees perfectly integrated connection with the pickup arm for seamless sonic delivery. Famed as a contender for the "greatest cartridge in the world," the MC Windfeld breathes life into your vinyl records, offering drama, depth and astounding detail throughout the sound settings on your high-end system. Whether you are an audiophile seeking perfection or a music enthusiast desiring the best, the Ortofon - MC Windfeld - Cartridge promises an unparalleled audio experience.

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Unveiling the Royal Jewel of Sound Technology: Ortofon MC Windfeld Cartridge

Experience music like never before with the Ortofon MC Windfeld cartridge. This flagship moving coil cartridge is designed to redefine your music experience, combining impeccable artistry with state-of-the-art technology. It is the result of Ortofon's continuous pursuit of excellence in sound reproduction and a true testament to the triumphant legacy of Per Windfeld, Ortofon's retiring development chief.

Key Features

  • Optimum Performance: The MC Windfeld provides the ultimate sound experience with its advanced design and use of superior materials.
  • Superior Materials: Featuring a carefully carved diamond, 99.999999% oxygen-free monocrystalline copper coils, a neodymium magnet with a Field Stabilising Element, and gold-plated initials of Per Windfeld.
  • Innovative Design: Mechanical rigidity and freedom from resonance ensure perfect integration with the pickup arm for optimal sound quality.
  • Zero-loss transmission: Seamless transmission of the diamond's movements to the Aucurum coils through the boron cantilever.
  • Wide Frequency Range: Linear reproduction with a wide frequency range and optimal tracking performance.
  • High Output: Low output impedance of 4 ohm and medium output voltage of 0.3 mV.

Benefits

  • Upgrade your Listening Experience: Feel every beat and live every note with a profound auditory performance.
  • Experience Perfection: Harmony between science and art achieved through superior materials and state-of-the-art technology.
  • Assurance of Quality: Ortofon's long history and dedication to excellence guarantee utmost quality and reliability.
  • High Performance: Greater dynamics and depth in sound thanks to unique features and advanced design.
  • Enhanced Durability: Boron and a sturdy neodymium magnet ensure long-term durability.
  • Versatility: Compatible with most step-up transformers and active MC pre-amps for easy integration with existing setups.
  • Improve Record Tracking: Excellent record tracking accuracy for the best vinyl experience.
  • High-End Aesthetic: Gold-plated initials add a touch of elegance to your sound system.

Specifications

  • Product: Ortofon - MC Windfeld - Cartridge
  • Output voltage: 0.3 mV at 1000Hz, 5cm/sec
  • Channel balance: < 0.2 dB at 1 kHz
  • Channel separation: > 28 dB at 1 kHz; > 22 dB at 15 kHz
  • Frequency range: 10-80,000 Hz at -3dB
  • Frequency response: FIM distortion at recommended 20-20,000 Hz +/- 1 dB
  • Tracking ability: 100 µm at 315Hz at recommended tracking force
  • Compliance, dynamic, lateral: 16 µm/mN
  • Stylus type: Nude Ortofon Replicant 100, special polished
  • Stylus tip radius: r/R 5/100 µm
  • Tracking force range: 2.3-2.8 g (23-28 mN)
  • Recommended tracking force: 2.6 g (26 mN)
  • Tracking angle: 23°
  • Internal impedance, DC resistance: 4 Ohm
  • Recommended load impedance: > 10 Ohm
  • Cartridge body material: Stainless steel/special alloy
  • Cartridge colour: Black/Black
  • Cartridge weight: 13 gram

Closing the gap between meticulous design and pure sonic bliss, the Ortofon MC Windfeld Cartridge is an essential inclusion for any serious audio enthusiast. Connect with us to secure your own slice of audio refinement and customize your sound experience with precision. Discover the transformative journey of sound that Ortofon offers and elevate your listening journey to ineffable realms of acoustic satisfaction. Witness the magic with Ortofon's MC Windfeld - Cartridge, where the extraordinary alignment of science and art creates a symphony that resounds deeply within every music lover's soul. Get ready to experience music not just as an auditory experience, but as a total immersion in the profound beauty of sound.

ℹ Specifications
Specifications Details
Product Ortofon - MC Windfeld - Cartridge
Output voltage 0,3 mV at 1000Hz, 5cm/sec
Channel balance < 0,2 dB at 1 kHz
Channel separation > 28 dB at 1 kHz; > 22 dB at 15 kHz
Frequency range 10-80.000 Hz at -3dB
Frequency response FIM distortion at recommended 20-20.000 Hz + / - 1 dB
Tracking ability 100 µm at 315Hz at recommended tracking force
Compliance, dynamic, lateral 16 µm/mN
Stylus type Nude Ortofon Replicant 100, special polished
Stylus tip radius r/R 5/100 µm
Tracking force range 2,3-2,8 g (23-28 mN)
Recommended tracking force 2,6 g (26 mN)
Tracking angle 23°
Internal impedance, DC resistance 4 Ohm
Recommended load impedance > 10 Ohm
Cartridge body material Stainless steel/special alloy
Cartridge colour Black/Black
Cartridge weight 13 gram

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