A century of accuracy in sound MC CENTURY Ortofon has always been a leading company in the field of sound reproduction. Founded in Copenhagen in 1918, Ortofon started by creating technology which served as the basis for adding a soundtrack to the silent movies of the early 1920s. In 1948, the company developed the first moving coil cartridge, and since then Ortofon has developed and manufactured more than 300 different cartridges with our latest being the MC Century.
Advancements in technology Magnet system An engineering feature adding to the damping capability of the MC Century cartridge is the Selective Laser Melting process in which fine particles of Titanium are welded together, layer-by-layer, to construct a single piece body devoid of unnecessary material. Using this technique the density of the body can be precisely controlled, allowing for extremely high internal damping.
Damping Because the magnet system delivers a tremendous magnetic flux density, the need for design compromises is effectively eliminated. It is due to this aspect that the amount of coil windings required to achieve significant output voltages is reduced to a minimum, resulting in a further reduction in moving mass.
Diamond Stylus protection guard Replicant 100 diamond on a new diamond cantilever Another precondition for linear reproduction with a wide frequency range and optimal tracking performance is a diamond - the shape of which is as close as possible to the original cutting stylus. As featured in the entire Exclusive Series, the MC Century makes use of Ortofon’s Replicant 100 diamond, known for its thin and light profile and extraordinarily large vertical contact surface.
Set-up As with any cartridge, setup is absolutely crucial in order to ensure the best sound reproduction capabilities. Although there are many valid paradigms that exist with regard to cartridge setup, Ortofon does not endorse a specific methodology and encourages users to explore the options as suggested by their High-End Audio dealer, including professional setup.
Azimuth adjustment Terminal connections In order to attain maximum channel separation, it may be possible to adjust the azimuth. Should the cartridge not be perfectly perpendicular to the record’s surface, the tonearm or headshell may require to be tilted a few degrees. Please correlate the colour code for the terminals on the drawing with the colour coding on the cartridge. Correct azimuth is established by observing the reflected image of the 2 parallel cartridge front lines.
Antiskating Repair service Correct bias or anti-skating adjustment is important in order to achieve optimal tracking ability and thereby minimum record wear and distortion. For the MC Century stylus type just set normal antiskating according to recommended tracking force. Ortofon MC Windfeld Ti is an exclusive cartridge of very high quality. To support our customers who have accidentally damaged their cartridges, Ortofon offers a special Repair service and/or Exchange service.
MC Century Technical Data 18 TECHNICAL DATA MC Century Output voltage at 1,000 Hz, 5 cm/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 response 20 Hz – 20 kHz +/-1.5 dB Tracking ability at 315 Hz at recommended tracking force 80 µm Compliance, dynamic, lateral 9 µm/mN Stylus type Special polished Nude Ortofon Replicant 100 on Diamond Cantilever Stylus tip radius r/R 5/100 µm Tracking force, recommended 2.
Date: Approved by: Ortofon A/S | Stavangervej 9 | DK-4900 Nakskov | Denmark | www.ortofon.