ORTOFON - MC WINDFELD TI PHONO CARTRIDGE

MC Windfeld Ti

The MC Windfeld Ti has reached the next level by reducing unwanted vibrations and increasing the dynamic capability of the cartridge.

Those who choose to adopt the MC Windfeld Ti will experience a lifelike, dynamic, and open sound, with an exceedingly clear midrange. The MC Windfeld Ti remains extremely musical while paying close attention to micro-dynamic details, boasting a delicate yet analytical nature.

Unsurpassed Accuracy in Analog Reproduction

Our extensive knowledge of vibration properties, characteristics of different shapes and materials, competencies in magnetism, mechanical design, and new technologies has been applied to optimize the MC Windfeld model.

When combined with Ortofon’s world-class expertise in analog sound reproduction, the MC Windfeld Ti will undoubtedly deliver sound that is literally unsurpassed and must be experienced.

The Optimal Sound - Ortofon Replicant 100 Stylus

Another prerequisite for linear reproduction with a wide frequency range and optimal tracking performance is a diamond shape that closely resembles the original cutting stylus.

As featured in the entire Exclusive Series, the MC Windfeld Ti utilizes Ortofon’s Replicant 100 diamond, known for its thin and light profile and extraordinarily large vertical contact surface. Since the Replicant 100 closely matches the shape of the cutting stylus, it can trace with accuracy unparalleled by any other stylus. Special polishing of the diamond, along with the use of a Boron cantilever, offers remarkable transparency, speed, and responsiveness beyond that of any other combination.

Cartridge Body - The Benefits of High-End Materials

The SLM technology and high-precision process eschews traditional techniques. Considered an engineering breakthrough, the SLM process welds fine particles of titanium together, layer by layer, to construct a single-piece body devoid of extraneous material. This technique allows for precise control over the density of the body material, resulting in extremely high internal damping.

The final result provides freedom from vibrations within the cartridge body material. The use of titanium in the MC Windfeld Ti has further improved the overall rigidity of the structure, cartridge weight, and dynamic capability.

Zero-Loss Transmission Boron Cantilever

Using Ortofon’s Aucurum coils made of gold-plated, 6NX oxygen-free copper allows for zero-loss transmission of the diamond’s movements via its Boron cantilever. This combination, which has also been used in the MC Windfeld, MC A90, and MC A95 cartridges, combines low moving mass with an extremely high degree of rigidity.

Specially Designed Armature Magnet System

The magnet system is based on an extremely strong, compact neodymium magnet, which makes the generator system both compact and lightweight through its minimal dimensions.

Inspired by elements of the MC A95 design, the MC Windfeld Ti employs a specially designed armature made from a metal alloy that is less magnetic than normal iron. This provides a noteworthy benefit to the dynamic capabilities of the cartridge. Our high-tech armature has almost no influence on the magnetic field during movement. Hence, when combined with the Aucurum coils of gold-plated, 6NX oxygen-free copper, it delivers perfect reproduction of the cantilever movements without compromise.

Any trace of remaining magnetic influences that could create distortion is eliminated by the use of a Field Stabilizing Element (FSE)—a small cylinder of conductive material strategically placed inside the magnet system, which ensures that the force field remains stable regardless of the armature's movement. The FSE improves channel separation while minimizing dynamic distortion and intermodulation.

Rubber Suspension for Increased Dynamics

One of the important components is Ortofon’s patented Wide Range Damping system (WRD), in which a small, heavy platinum disc is sandwiched between two rubber absorbers, each with different properties. This ensures not only exceptional tracking performance but also perfect damping throughout the entire frequency range. As a result, distortion and resonance are virtually eliminated.

The Wide Range Damping system enables the MC Windfeld Ti to achieve the most linear frequency response and the highest upper frequency limit ever, tracking a remarkable 90 μm at a vertical tracking force of 2.3 grams. The result is increased dynamics, resolution, and richness in detail.

Product Specifications:

• Output voltage at 1kHz, 5cm/sec: 0.2mV
• Channel balance at 1kHz: 0.5dB
• Channel separation at 1kHz: 25dB
• Channel separation at 15kHz: 20dB
• Frequency range at -3dB: 10Hz–50kHz
• Frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz +2dB/-1dB
• Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force: 90µm
• Compliance, dynamic, lateral: 13µm/mN
• Stylus type: Special polished Nude Ortofon Replicant 100 on Boron cantilever
• Stylus tip radius: r/R 5/100 µm
• Tracking force range: 2.0–2.5g
• Tracking force, recommended: 2.3g
• Tracking angle: 23°
• Internal impedance, DC resistance: 7 ohms
• Recommended load impedance: >10 ohms
• Coil wire material: Aucurum
• Cartridge body material: SLM titanium and stainless steel
• Cartridge color: titanium/black
• Cartridge weight: 11 grams
• Price: $4390