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Offered is „MC 90X“ by Ortofon as new device from the category „Pick-up MC“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 6354314490 ends on 26.11.2026 at 13:18 o'clock.
This is a fair ask, leaning slightly favorable: €4,200 sits above the €822 median but still below the €3,506 75th percentile, so it’s not cheap, yet it’s not outside the normal upper-end used band for this cartridge. Against a €4,999 new price, the discount is meaningful, especially if the seller can document low hours and careful use.
The MC 90X is widely respected for its refined, high-resolution sound, strong tracking, and very polished tonal balance, with a Replicant 100 stylus and boron cantilever that put it firmly in serious reference-cart territory. If the stylus is healthy and the mounting accessories are complete, this looks like a sensible buy for someone chasing top-tier MC performance without paying new-retail.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Ortofon: A Century of Precision Sound
Ortofon traces its lineage to October 9, 1918, when Danish engineers Axel Petersen and Arnold Poulsen founded the Electrical Phono Film Company in Copenhagen. The name itself derives from Greek, meaning "correct sound"—a philosophy that has guided the company's trajectory for over a century. Initially focused on synchronized sound film technology, Ortofon pivoted to audio reproduction after 1945, when the superior recording quality of new cutting equipment revealed the inadequacy of existing playback systems. This gap sparked the development of the pioneering Ortofon mono pickup in 1948, establishing the foundation for the company's future dominance.
Today, Ortofon is the world's largest manufacturer of magnetic cartridges for phonograph turntables, producing approximately 500,000 units annually. The company's product portfolio centers exclusively on phono cartridges—both moving magnet and moving coil designs—with over 300 distinct models developed since 1948. This singular focus reflects deep specialization rather than diversification, positioning Ortofon as a micro-mechanical specialist rather than a broad-based audio manufacturer.
Ortofon occupies the high-end segment of the audio market, commanding respect among vinyl enthusiasts and professional studios alike. The brand benefits from Denmark's established reputation for acoustic engineering and industrial design, supported by in-house research and development. For discerning turntable owners, Ortofon cartridges represent the gold standard—a heritage brand whose century-long commitment to cartridge excellence remains unmatched in the industry.
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