Xpression

Moving Coil Cartridges

Technical Data
Output voltage at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec.
Channel balance at 1 kHz
Channel separation at 1 kHz
Channel separation at 15 kHz
Frequency range at - 3 dB
Frequency response
Tracking ability at 315 Hz at recommended tracking force
Compliance, dynamic, lateral
Stylus type
Stylus tip radius
Tracking force range
Tracking force, recommended
Tracking angle
Internal impedance, DC resistance
Recommended load impedance
Cartridge body material
Cartridge colour
Cartridge weight

0.3 mV< 0.2 dB
> 28 dB> 22 dB
10 - 60 kHz20 Hz - 20 kHz +0.5 –1.5 dB
90 μm
11 μm/mN
Special polished Nude Ortofon
Replicant 100 on boron cantileverr/R 5/100 μm
2.3 - 2.8 g (23-28 mN)
2.6 g (26 mN)
23°4 Ohm> 10 Ohm
SLM Stainless Steel and Special
proprietary TPE-compoundBlack28 gOrtofon A/S | Stavangervej 9 | DK-4900 Nakskov | Denmark | Tel. +45 54 91 19 15 | www.ortofon.com

Xpression

Moving Coil Cartridges

Introduction

High-end materials benefit new coil technology

The Ortofon Xpression is a modern High-End cartridge with astandard headshell connector. The state of the art product, theOrtofon Expression represents a combination of three following
elements very characteristic for Ortofon:

Using expensive Aucurum coils of gold-plated, 6NX oxygen
free copper allows for zero-loss transmission of the diamonds
movements via its boron cantilever. This combination combines
low moving mass with an extremely high degree of rigidity.

- the cutting edge SLM materials technology pioneered by the MC
A90 and SPU 90th Anniversary products- modification of the generator system introduced with the MC A90
and the MC Windfeld- Ortofon design tradition

The specially designed armatureachieves an extreme precision in eachcoil turn in all layers. This enables theXpression to obtain a higher degree ofchannel separation, while simultaneously
offering lower distortion and betterchannel balance. A low output impedanceof 4 Ohm and a medium output voltage of0.3 mV make the Ortofon Xpression a perfect
partner for most phono preamps and step-up
transformers, including the new Ortofon ST-80 SE.

The Xpression cartridge bridges the gap between SPU-type
cartridges and High-End cartridges like the MC A90 and theMC Windfeld designed for headshell mounting. The result is ahigh-performance moving coil cartridge with the convenience ofa standard headshell connector, which provides a simple andelegant 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, theXpression can easily be fitted onto a large selection of tonearms
without additional concern for proper alignment.
The cartridge height is also identical to that of an SPU, making
further VTA adjustments unnecessary. Additionally, the mass andcompliance properties of the Xpression ensure that a proper match
will be achieved with most SPU-compatible arms, including thenew Ortofon TA-110 and TA-210 tonearms.

DesignThe presentation of the Ortofon Xpression is a continuation of
the new paradigm in engineering and manufacturing introducedby the MC A90. Because total freedom from resonance in theaudible frequency range is a precondition for optimal sound quality,
the design of the Xpression has been dictated by the complete
elimination of unwanted resonance. Arguably the most exciting
development in the Xpression is the introduction of our custom
SLM manufacturing process.
The bottom cover has been constructed from a special proprietary
TPE (Thermo-Plastic Elastomer) material, which provides extremely
high damping. Also included is an easy-to-grab finger lift as well asa simple-to-use stylus guard.
When combined with Ortofon’s world-class knowledge in analogue
sound reproduction, the Xpression will undoubtedly provide soundwhich is literally unsurpassed and simply has to be experienced.

Finally, the Xpression features a Boron Cantilever and a special
polished Replicant 100 diamond, found also in the MC A90 and
the MC Windfeld cartridges, providing more responsive andtransparent sound reproduction.

Ortofon A/S | Stavangervej 9 | DK-4900 Nakskov | Denmark | Tel. +45 54 91 19 15 | www.ortofon.com