{"product_id":"ortofon-mc-vertex-phono-cartridge","title":"Ortofon MC Vertex Phono Cartridge","description":"\u003ch2 bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":9,\"w\":565,\"h\":58,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":9}'\u003eOrtofon MC Vertex Phono Cartridge, A New Reference Moving Coil\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":78,\"w\":565,\"h\":156,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":78}'\u003eDeveloped and manufactured by Ortofon, the MC Vertex reflects a holistic approach to cartridge design in which every element, from diamond to materials to mechanical and magnetic design, is specified in direct relation to the others and optimized as part of a complete system. Energy is transferred from groove to output with precision and stability, enabling accurate tracking, low distortion, and a controlled response across the frequency range. The result is a moving coil cartridge that reveals fine structure, preserves dynamic contrast, and keeps spatial information stable even in complex passages. The MC Vertex is available now at Vinyl Sound in Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":251,\"w\":565,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":251}'\u003eThe Vertex Diamond\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":285,\"w\":565,\"h\":137,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":285}'\u003eAt the core of the MC Vertex is a newly developed diamond with an advanced line-contact geometry, introduced as the Vertex diamond, a new reference in Ortofon diamond technology. It combines a finely optimized 4 μm scanning radius with an exceptionally large 110 μm contact radius, tracing fine groove structures with high precision while distributing contact forces more effectively across the groove walls. The diamond is mounted in a solid diamond cantilever, laser-cut to extremely tight tolerances and laser-polished, forming an extremely rigid, lightweight structure for efficient energy transfer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":438,\"w\":565,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":438}'\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":471,\"w\":565,\"h\":156,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":471}'\u003eThe cartridge housing and internal core are produced in titanium using Ortofon's Selective Laser Melting technology, with precisely defined density, wall thickness, and internal geometry, plus an intentional cavity for internal damping, finished in a durable DLC black surface with laser-engraved logos. Ortofon's patented Wide Range Damping system uses a platinum disc between two in-house rubber compounds to control resonance across the audible range. A refined generator system with a non-magnetic armature, precision-wound high-purity silver coils, and an optimized magnet configuration delivers high precision, strong channel separation, and a natural, coherent presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":644,\"w\":565,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":644}'\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":677,\"w\":565,\"h\":234,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":677}'\u003e\n\u003ctbody bis_size='{\"x\":15,\"y\":680,\"w\":559,\"h\":228,\"abs_x\":15,\"abs_y\":680}'\u003e\n\u003ctr bis_size='{\"x\":15,\"y\":680,\"w\":559,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":15,\"abs_y\":680}'\u003e\n\u003cth bis_size='{\"x\":15,\"y\":680,\"w\":118,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":15,\"abs_y\":680}'\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth bis_size='{\"x\":135,\"y\":680,\"w\":438,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":135,\"abs_y\":680}'\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr bis_size='{\"x\":15,\"y\":706,\"w\":559,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":15,\"abs_y\":706}'\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":15,\"y\":706,\"w\":118,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":15,\"abs_y\":706}'\u003eCartridge Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":135,\"y\":706,\"w\":438,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":135,\"abs_y\":706}'\u003eMoving coil (MC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr bis_size='{\"x\":15,\"y\":732,\"w\":559,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":15,\"abs_y\":732}'\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":15,\"y\":732,\"w\":118,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":15,\"abs_y\":732}'\u003eStylus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":135,\"y\":732,\"w\":438,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":135,\"abs_y\":732}'\u003eVertex diamond, advanced line contact\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr bis_size='{\"x\":15,\"y\":757,\"w\":559,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":15,\"abs_y\":757}'\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":15,\"y\":757,\"w\":118,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":15,\"abs_y\":757}'\u003eScanning Radius\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":135,\"y\":757,\"w\":438,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":135,\"abs_y\":757}'\u003e4 μm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr bis_size='{\"x\":15,\"y\":783,\"w\":559,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":15,\"abs_y\":783}'\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":15,\"y\":783,\"w\":118,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":15,\"abs_y\":783}'\u003eContact Radius\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":135,\"y\":783,\"w\":438,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":135,\"abs_y\":783}'\u003e110 μm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr bis_size='{\"x\":15,\"y\":808,\"w\":559,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":15,\"abs_y\":808}'\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":15,\"y\":808,\"w\":118,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":15,\"abs_y\":808}'\u003eCantilever\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":135,\"y\":808,\"w\":438,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":135,\"abs_y\":808}'\u003eSolid diamond\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr bis_size='{\"x\":15,\"y\":834,\"w\":559,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":15,\"abs_y\":834}'\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":15,\"y\":834,\"w\":118,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":15,\"abs_y\":834}'\u003eBody \/ Housing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":135,\"y\":834,\"w\":438,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":135,\"abs_y\":834}'\u003eTitanium (Selective Laser Melting), DLC black finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr bis_size='{\"x\":15,\"y\":860,\"w\":559,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":15,\"abs_y\":860}'\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":15,\"y\":860,\"w\":118,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":15,\"abs_y\":860}'\u003eDamping\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":135,\"y\":860,\"w\":438,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":135,\"abs_y\":860}'\u003eWide Range Damping (platinum disc, dual rubber compounds)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr bis_size='{\"x\":15,\"y\":885,\"w\":559,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":15,\"abs_y\":885}'\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":15,\"y\":885,\"w\":118,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":15,\"abs_y\":885}'\u003eCoils\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":135,\"y\":885,\"w\":438,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":135,\"abs_y\":885}'\u003eHigh-purity silver, non-magnetic armature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":912,\"w\":565,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":912}'\u003eWhy Buy from Vinyl Sound?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":945,\"w\":565,\"h\":78,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":945}'\u003eVinyl Sound is an authorized Canadian dealer for Ortofon. The MC Vertex comes with full manufacturer warranty and expert support from our team. We offer free ground shipping to all provinces in Canada, and our staff can help you match this reference cartridge to the right tonearm and phono stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1040,\"w\":565,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":1040}'\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1073,\"w\":565,\"h\":97,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":1073}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1073,\"w\":344,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":1073}'\u003eQ: What makes the MC Vertex a reference cartridge?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr bis_size='{\"x\":356,\"y\":1073,\"w\":0,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":356,\"abs_y\":1073}'\u003eA: The MC Vertex introduces Ortofon's new Vertex diamond with advanced line-contact geometry on a solid diamond cantilever, in a titanium body made by Selective Laser Melting. Together with Wide Range Damping and a silver-coil generator, it delivers high resolution, clarity, and long-term consistency at the top of Ortofon's range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1187,\"w\":565,\"h\":78,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":1187}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1187,\"w\":254,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":1187}'\u003eQ: What does the MC Vertex pair with?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr bis_size='{\"x\":266,\"y\":1187,\"w\":0,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":266,\"abs_y\":1187}'\u003eA: As a moving coil cartridge, the MC Vertex is designed for a high-quality MC phono stage or step-up transformer and a capable tonearm. Compare it with Ortofon's \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinylsound.ca\/products\/ortofon-mc-x50-phono-cartridge\" bis_size='{\"x\":469,\"y\":1226,\"w\":48,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":469,\"abs_y\":1226}'\u003eMC X50\u003c\/a\u003e, and contact Vinyl Sound for setup advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1281,\"w\":565,\"h\":78,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":1281}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1281,\"w\":320,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":1281}'\u003eQ: Is the Ortofon MC Vertex available in Canada?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr bis_size='{\"x\":332,\"y\":1281,\"w\":0,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":332,\"abs_y\":1281}'\u003eA: Yes. The Ortofon MC Vertex is available at Vinyl Sound, an authorized Canadian Ortofon dealer, with free ground shipping to all provinces in Canada. You can also get setup advice at our Toronto store.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ortofon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51000264589564,"sku":null,"price":23999.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0116\/1773\/0617\/files\/Ortofon_VERTEX_image_01_LeftTiltTop.webp?v=1787243189","url":"https:\/\/vinylsound.ca\/products\/ortofon-mc-vertex-phono-cartridge","provider":"Vinyl Sound Canada Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}