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27-07-2018, 11:16
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The Ortofon MC Century (https://www.fanthorpes.co.uk/hi-fi-separates/turntables-and-accessories/cartridge-stylus/ortofon-mc-century-cartridge/) is the flagship anniversary cartridge available from Ortofon, with only 100 pieces made, this is a fantastic opportunity to own a piece of high end HiFi history.
Inspired by previous Anniversary designs (such as the MC A90 and MC A95), the MC Century breaks new ground for Ortofon, combining proven technologies from previous exclusive designs alongside newer technologies that sets the MC Century apart as a truly unique piece in the market. Capable of the highest degree of performance, this is a new flagship capable of true accuracy in sound and represents the most expensive cartridge Ortofon has ever produced.
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The housing of the MC Century is made using Ortofon’s pioneering SLM technique. In production, 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. The final result provides absolute freedom from resonance, allowing the MC Century to perfectly suit a wide array of high-end tonearms.
Like previous Ortofon flagships, the MC Century makes use of “the finest diamond in the world”. The specially polished Ortofon Replicant 100 stylus profile boasts a thin and light shape, with an impressively long vertical contact surface making it as close as possible to an original record cutting stylus as possible. For the first time, Ortofon have mounted the stylus onto a diamond cantilever with a crystal structure and exceptional density that ensures the best possible interface between a stylus and its armature. This rare combination of stylus and cantilever delivers an extremely responsive and transparent sound performance thanks to its combination of a low moving mass with an extreme degree of rigidity.
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The stylus and cantilever are connected into a new generator system, heavily inspired by the MC Anna design, with a high performance iron-cobalt alloy applied in some parts. The specially designed precision moulded non-magnetic armature is very strong and rigid, and also benefits from extreme precision in each coil turn on all layers. The armature design then allows for a very well defined interface with the rubber absorbers in the suspension system. Elsewhere, the armature damping system completely eliminates unwanted resonance and only ultra-pure oxygen free copper (OFC) is employed throughout for crystal clear audio reproduction with zero loss.
Cosmetically, the shape of the MC Century is unique in the current Ortofon range, but shares similarities with classic designs like the MC Rohmann. To display its unique standing in the range, it is then emblazoned with the Ortofon logo on the front panel, and the special Ortofon Anniversary logo on the side. The bottom cover has been constructed from a special proprietary Thermo-Plastic Elastomer (TPE) material, which provides extremely high damping.
https://www.fanthorpes.co.uk/images/thumbnails/400/400/detailed/102/Ortofon_MCCentury_Cartridge.jpg (https://www.fanthorpes.co.uk/hi-fi-separates/turntables-and-accessories/cartridge-stylus/ortofon-mc-century-cartridge/)
Installation is made easy thanks to the clear markings on the cartridge rear, and the body’s unique shape on the top panel creates a rigid, multi-point contact with the tonearm for perfect mechanical integration. With an output impedance of 6Ω and a low-to-medium output voltage of 0.2mV, the MC Century is also easy to partner with most phono pre-amps and step-up transformers – including Ortofon’s own ST-80 SE model.
Boasting all the strengths of Ortofon’s world-class knowledge in analogue sound reproduction, the new MC Century will undoubtedly provide sound which is literally unsurpassed and simply has to be experienced. Limited to only 100 pieces worldwide, this unique opportunity to experience the finest sound money can buy will not last long.
For more information about the Ortofon MC Century Cartridge (https://www.fanthorpes.co.uk/hi-fi-separates/turntables-and-accessories/cartridge-stylus/ortofon-mc-century-cartridge/) call us on 01482 223096 or email shop@fanthorpes.co.uk
Trade In
At Fanthorpes we love to trade in, so if you want to trade in your existing HiFi against new HiFi, contact us and we will let you know what it is worth as a trade in.
Finance Available
We can also offer buy now pay later on orders above £400, allowing you to spread or defer your payments over a year.
Nationwide Delivery and Installation Service
When you buy equipment from Fanthorpes HiFi, we will provide a nationwide delivery and installation service within mainland UK. Our installer will drive to your house and install your new HiFi. For more information about our delivery and installation service email shop@fanthorpes.co.uk or call 01482 223096.
The Ortofon MC Century (https://www.fanthorpes.co.uk/hi-fi-separates/turntables-and-accessories/cartridge-stylus/ortofon-mc-century-cartridge/) is the flagship anniversary cartridge available from Ortofon, with only 100 pieces made, this is a fantastic opportunity to own a piece of high end HiFi history.
Inspired by previous Anniversary designs (such as the MC A90 and MC A95), the MC Century breaks new ground for Ortofon, combining proven technologies from previous exclusive designs alongside newer technologies that sets the MC Century apart as a truly unique piece in the market. Capable of the highest degree of performance, this is a new flagship capable of true accuracy in sound and represents the most expensive cartridge Ortofon has ever produced.
https://www.fanthorpes.co.uk/images/thumbnails/400/400/detailed/102/Ortofon_MC_Century_Cartridge.jpg (https://www.fanthorpes.co.uk/hi-fi-separates/turntables-and-accessories/cartridge-stylus/ortofon-mc-century-cartridge/)
The housing of the MC Century is made using Ortofon’s pioneering SLM technique. In production, 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. The final result provides absolute freedom from resonance, allowing the MC Century to perfectly suit a wide array of high-end tonearms.
Like previous Ortofon flagships, the MC Century makes use of “the finest diamond in the world”. The specially polished Ortofon Replicant 100 stylus profile boasts a thin and light shape, with an impressively long vertical contact surface making it as close as possible to an original record cutting stylus as possible. For the first time, Ortofon have mounted the stylus onto a diamond cantilever with a crystal structure and exceptional density that ensures the best possible interface between a stylus and its armature. This rare combination of stylus and cantilever delivers an extremely responsive and transparent sound performance thanks to its combination of a low moving mass with an extreme degree of rigidity.
https://www.fanthorpes.co.uk/images/thumbnails/400/400/detailed/102/Ortofon_Century_Cartridge.jpg (https://www.fanthorpes.co.uk/hi-fi-separates/turntables-and-accessories/cartridge-stylus/ortofon-mc-century-cartridge/)
The stylus and cantilever are connected into a new generator system, heavily inspired by the MC Anna design, with a high performance iron-cobalt alloy applied in some parts. The specially designed precision moulded non-magnetic armature is very strong and rigid, and also benefits from extreme precision in each coil turn on all layers. The armature design then allows for a very well defined interface with the rubber absorbers in the suspension system. Elsewhere, the armature damping system completely eliminates unwanted resonance and only ultra-pure oxygen free copper (OFC) is employed throughout for crystal clear audio reproduction with zero loss.
Cosmetically, the shape of the MC Century is unique in the current Ortofon range, but shares similarities with classic designs like the MC Rohmann. To display its unique standing in the range, it is then emblazoned with the Ortofon logo on the front panel, and the special Ortofon Anniversary logo on the side. The bottom cover has been constructed from a special proprietary Thermo-Plastic Elastomer (TPE) material, which provides extremely high damping.
https://www.fanthorpes.co.uk/images/thumbnails/400/400/detailed/102/Ortofon_MCCentury_Cartridge.jpg (https://www.fanthorpes.co.uk/hi-fi-separates/turntables-and-accessories/cartridge-stylus/ortofon-mc-century-cartridge/)
Installation is made easy thanks to the clear markings on the cartridge rear, and the body’s unique shape on the top panel creates a rigid, multi-point contact with the tonearm for perfect mechanical integration. With an output impedance of 6Ω and a low-to-medium output voltage of 0.2mV, the MC Century is also easy to partner with most phono pre-amps and step-up transformers – including Ortofon’s own ST-80 SE model.
Boasting all the strengths of Ortofon’s world-class knowledge in analogue sound reproduction, the new MC Century will undoubtedly provide sound which is literally unsurpassed and simply has to be experienced. Limited to only 100 pieces worldwide, this unique opportunity to experience the finest sound money can buy will not last long.
For more information about the Ortofon MC Century Cartridge (https://www.fanthorpes.co.uk/hi-fi-separates/turntables-and-accessories/cartridge-stylus/ortofon-mc-century-cartridge/) call us on 01482 223096 or email shop@fanthorpes.co.uk
Trade In
At Fanthorpes we love to trade in, so if you want to trade in your existing HiFi against new HiFi, contact us and we will let you know what it is worth as a trade in.
Finance Available
We can also offer buy now pay later on orders above £400, allowing you to spread or defer your payments over a year.
Nationwide Delivery and Installation Service
When you buy equipment from Fanthorpes HiFi, we will provide a nationwide delivery and installation service within mainland UK. Our installer will drive to your house and install your new HiFi. For more information about our delivery and installation service email shop@fanthorpes.co.uk or call 01482 223096.