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Ortofon MC Quintet Red Phono Cartridge

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Enter the exclusive world of Ortofon's famous moving coil sound! The Quintet Red is a perfect introduction to the world of Ortofon moving coils.

    $399.00
    $399.00
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    Entry Point to Ortofon's World Famous Moving Coil Sound

    Enter the exclusive world of Ortofon's famous moving coil sound! The Quintet Red is a perfect introduction to the world of Ortofon moving coils. It features an Elliptical diamond, which is cut and polished to Ortofon's standards. This entry-level MC cartridge has very high price-to-performance ratio and is a perfect all-rounder for the newcomers to the world of moving coil cartridges. MC Quintet Red is an all-purpose cartridge that delivers open, dynamic sound with a slight touch of warmth.

    The Quintet Story

    Nothing demonstrates Ortofon's long-standing resilience more than its commitment to the refinement of analog sound quality and its continued development of new cartridge models. Since 1948 Ortofon has introduced about 100 different moving coil models. Ortofon believes that the cartridges in this new series are more than worthy successors to the long line of models that has made Ortofon the global leader in the manufacture and supply of phono cartridges.

    The MC Quintet Series is congruent with Ortofon's unrelenting commitment to providing the most precise and accurate reproduction possible without coloration. A special ABS (Acrylonitrile/Butadiene/Styrene) thermoplastic material is used for manufacturing of the body. This lightweight, impact resistant material is very suitable for injection molding and provides a very durable scratch resistant surface. Neodymium magnets are implemented to achieve an optimal output. Low internal impedance makes the cartridge less sensitive to load and therefore ensures compatibility with the widest range of preamps and transformers.

    The Quintet Product Line

    Each of the five Quintet Series cartridges has its own individual sonic expression, and all five models together represent the ensemble of five classic variations.

    The MC Quintet Mono is a true mono cartridge for playing mono microgroove vinyl records. The MC Quintet Red is an all-purpose cartridge that delivers open, dynamic sound with a slight touch of warmth. The MC Quintet Blue adds more dynamics and resolution, sounds more open and reproduces more details. The MC Quintet Bronze adds even more details and resolution but in a very evenhanded way that pays respect to all elements. The MC Quintet Black S is the best of everything, true to the groove with resolution and accurate insight into each recording.

    Easy to Install and Use

    Top mounting of the Quintet cartridges is easy and secure using the screws supplied. The aluminum frame has threaded mounting holes and is fitted easily with the 5mm or 7mm screws, depending on the thickness of the headshell.

    The Quintet series' right angles, straight lines, stylus visibility, and ample distance between the record surface and the cartridge's bottom will make it easy to mount and align the cartridge and tonearm correctly. The Quintet Series gives excellent results with most widely used tonearms.

    Product Features

    • Moving coil phono cartridge
    • Elliptical diamond stylus
    • Neodymium magnets
    • Low internal impedance
    • Top mounting
    • Cartridge body material: ABS/Aluminum
    • Coil wire material: Copper
    • Cartridge color: Red

    Product Specs

    • Output voltage at 1 kHz: 5 cm/sec - 0.5 mV
    • Channel balance: < 1.5 dB
    • Channel separation at 1 kHz: > 21 dB
    • Channel separation at 15 kHz: > 14 dB
    • Frequency range at -3 dB: 20-25,000 Hz
    • Frequency response 20-20,000 Hz: +/-1.5 dB
    • Tracking ability at 315 Hz at recommended tracking force: 65 μm (typical value)
    • Compliance, dynamic, lateral: 15 μm/mN
    • Stylus type: Elliptical
    • Stylus tip radius: r/R 8/18 μm
    • Tracking force range: 2.1-2.5 g (21-25 mN)
    • Tracking force recommended: 2.3 g (23 mN)
    • Tracking angle: 20º
    • Internal impedance, DC resistance: 7 Ohm
    • Recommended load impedance: >20 Ohm
    • Cartridge weight - 9 g

    Product Warranty

    1 Year Parts & Labor Ortofon Warranty Information

    2019 Editors' Choice Award – The Absolute Sound

    "It’s quick on transients, a sure-footed tracker, and a slam-dunk candidate for any thoughtful starter system."

    - The Absolute Sound, March 2019

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