Ortofon MC Verismo

Ortofon's new MC Verismo capsule has been developed based on extensive knowledge of vibration properties, different shapes and material characteristics, as well as competencies in magnetism, mechanical design and technologies. This new state-of-the-art product, representative of numerous Ortofon design ideals, is truly an example of the highest degree of performance possible in contemporary analogue playback technology.

The name Verismo derives from the Italian “vero”, which means “true” and is the full word that means “realism”. Verismo is a post-romantic operatic genre that has its origins in an Italian literary movement of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The operatic tradition of verismo is associated with Italian composers such as Pietro Mascagni, Ruggero Leoncavallo, Umberto Giordano, Francesco Cilea and Giacomo Puccini, who sought to portray the world with greater realism.

The chassis of the Verismo capsule is made of titanium with the Selective Laser Melting (SLM) technique, of which Ortofon is a pioneer. This technique allows precise control of the density of the body material, allowing for extremely high internal cushioning.

The MC Verismo uses Ortofon 's Replicant 100 diamond. This Line Contact type needle is distinguished by having a narrow and long contact surface, as similar as possible to the original cutting needle. This ensures the most accurate reproduction, the least distortion and a wider frequency range.

The incorporation of a solid diamond cantilever provides the best possible interface between the needle and the armature, due to its hardness and crystalline structure. The improvements achieved with the use of a Diamond cantilever have redefined the limits of analog playback, presenting greater interior detail, subtlety and depth than ever before.

The anchoring of the capsule to the arm occurs through three well-defined contact points located on the top of the capsule for absolutely perfect mechanical integration and results in a significant and impressive increase in dynamics, resolution and richness of details.

Characteristics:

• High-end MC type capsule.
  
• Titanium chassis made with Ortofon 's own laser technology.
  
• Ortofon Replicant 100 cut diamond tipped needle.
• Output voltage: 1 kHz, 5cm/sec. 0.2mV
  
• Channel balance: 1 kHz 0.5 dB
  
• Channel Separation: 1 kHz 25 dB
  
• Channel Separation: 15 kHz 20 dB
  
• Frequency response: 20 Hz-20 kHz +2 dB/- 1 dB
  
• Tracking capacity: 315 Hz with recommended tracking force 80 µm
  
• Compliance, dynamic, lateral: 13 µm/mN
  
• Needle type: Ortofon Replicant 100 special polished on diamond cantilever
  
• Needle tip radius: r/R 5/100 µm
  
• Tracking force, recommended: 2.6 g (26 mN)
  
• Tracking angle: 23°.
  
• Internal impedance, resistance: DC 7 Ohm
  
• Recommended load impedance: 10 Ohm
  
• Coil Wire Material: Aucurum, Gold Plated, 6NX Oxygen Free Copper
  
• Capsule body material: SLM Titanium
  
• Cartridge weight: 9.5 grams.

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