Xpression Refurbished

The Ortofon Xpression represents a combination of three elements very characteristic for Ortofon:

  • The cutting edge SLM materials technology
  • Modification of the generator system introduced with the MC Windfeld
  • Ortofon design tradition

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 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 withthe TA-110 and TA-210 tonearms. The combination of Xpression, TA-110/TA-210 andST-80 SE MC transformer gives a supreme experience!

Learn more:

Design and manufacturing

Magnet system and damping: benefits of high-end materials Diamond and coil technology Set-up, maintenance and service Stylus care Technical data

Download the Xpression userguide

Download the Xpression Productsheet

The Ortofon MC A95 Technical data

Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec. - 0.2 mV
Channel balance at 1 kHz  -  < 0.5 dB
Channel separation at 1 kHz  -  > 25 dB
Channel separation at 15 kHz  -  > 22 dB
Frequency range at - 3dB  -  10 Hz - 50 kHz
Frequency response  -  20 Hz-20 kHz +2 dB/- 1 dB
Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force  -  90 µm
Compliance, dynamic, lateral  -  13 µm/mN
Stylus type  -  Special polished Nude Ortofon Replicant 100 on Boron Cantilever
Stylus tip radius  -  r/R 5/100 µm

Tracking force range  -  2.0-2.5 g (20-25 mN)
Tracking force, recommended  -  2.3 g (23 mN)
Tracking angle  -  23°
Internal impedance, DC resistance  -  7 Ohm
Recommended load impedance  -   > 10 Ohm
Coil wire material  -  Aucurum
Cartridge body material  -  SLM Titanium
Cartridge colour  -  Silver
Cartridge weight  -  6 gram