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 ST-7 transformer is a perfect match for the MC Quintet Red cartridge.
LH-4000 headshell is specially recommended for MC Quintet cartridges series.
The MC Quintet Series is congruent with Ortofon’s unrelenting commitment to providing the most precise and accurate reproduction possible without coloration:
It is our aim to bring our customers many hours of new and surprising experiences in listening to their precious vinyl collection.
Output voltage at 1 kHz 5 cm/sec | 0.5 mV |
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Channel balance | < 1.5 dB |
Channel separation at 1 kHz | 21 dB |
Channel separation at 15 kHz | 14 dB |
Frequency response | 20-20.000 Hz – +/-2.5 dB |
Tracking ability at 315 Hz at recommended tracking force | 65 μm |
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 body material | ABS/Aluminium |
Coil wire material | Copper |
Cartridge colour | Red |
Cartridge weight | 9 g |