The Vertere XtraX MC Cartridge is a reference-level moving coil cartridge designed to push the boundaries of analog playback performance. Positioned above the Solo MC in Vertereβs cartridge lineup, the XtraX MC is engineered for maximum resolution, precision, and musical expression. Built with advanced materials and meticulous attention to detail, it is created for audiophiles seeking the highest level of accuracy and refinement from their vinyl systems.
At the core of the XtraX MC is a highly optimized moving coil generator, designed to deliver an exceptionally pure and responsive signal. Its low-output configuration enables superior transient speed and micro-detail retrieval, allowing the cartridge to reveal subtle textures and nuances within recordings. With excellent channel separation and low distortion, the XtraX MC produces a stable, expansive soundstage with precise imaging and natural tonal balance.
The cartridge features a finely polished advanced stylus profile paired with a lightweight, high-rigidity cantilever, ensuring precise groove tracking and minimal tracking error. This combination allows for greater retrieval of low-level information while maintaining smooth and controlled playback. The result is enhanced clarity, improved dynamics, and a more lifelike presentation across the entire frequency range.
Its body is constructed from a rigid, low-resonance material, carefully engineered to control unwanted vibrations and preserve signal integrity. This contributes to tighter bass response, cleaner midrange reproduction, and extended, refined high frequencies. Every aspect of the XtraX MC is tuned to achieve a coherent and highly transparent sound signature.
Overall, the Vertere XtraX MC Cartridge is more than just a high-end componentβit is a precision instrument designed to unlock the full potential of vinyl playback. With its exceptional detail retrieval, dynamic performance, and refined musical presentation, the XtraX MC stands as a top-tier choice for serious audiophiles pursuing uncompromising analog performance.
- Specifications
- Features
| Generator Type | Moving Coil |
| Output | 0.45mV (@ 5cm/sec.) |
| Recommended input load | 850Ξ© β 1k5Ξ© |
| Recommended Tracking Weight | 2.0 g (1.90g β 2.10g) |
| Frequency response | 10 Hz -45 kHz |
| Channel separation | Minimum 28 dB |
| Coil resistance | 40 kΞ© |
| Dynamic compliance | 12 x 10-βΆ cm/dyne (@100Hz) |
| Magnet type | Samarium Cobalt |
| Mounting to stylus | 7.8mm |
| Head-shell to stylus | 18.5mm |
| Stylus | Nude | Micro Eliptical (7.5Γ15.5 ΞΌm) |
| Cantilever | Aluminum β Telescopic |
| Headshell mounting | Special Vertere Tri-Point M2.5 Threaded Fixing Holes |
| Generator fixing | Special Quad-Point Contact Four stainless βspikeβ screws |
| Net weight | 11.5g |

