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Specifications
- Channel balance at 1 kHz
- < 1.5 dB
- Output voltage at 1 kHz, 5cm/sec
- 0.5 mV
- Channel separation at 1 kHz
- > 21 dB
- Frequency response 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- +/- 2.5 dB
- Tracking ability at 315 Hz
- 70 µm
- Compliance, dynamic, lateral
- 15 µm/mN
- Stylus type
- Nude Elliptical
- Stylus tip radius
- r/R 8/18 µm
- Tracking force range
- 2.1-2.5 g
- Tracking force, recommended
- 2.3 g
- Tracking angle
- 20°
- Internal impedance, DC resistance
- 7 Ohm
- Recommended load impedance
- > 20 Ohm
- Coil wire material
- Pure 4-nines silver
- Cartridge body material
- PC
- Cartridge colour
- Blue
- Cartridge weight
- 9 g
Manufacturer's Description — Ortofon
Accuracy level
The MC Quintet Series is congruent with Ortofon’s unrelenting commitment to providing the most precise and accurate reproduction possible without coloration:
- A special PC thermoplastic material is used for manufacturing of the body. This light-weight, impact resistant material is very suitable for injection-moulding 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.
MC Quintet Blue adds even more details and resolution but in a very evenhanded way that pays respect to all elements.
The Quintet series
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. We believe 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.
Compatibility
Top-mounting of the Quintet cartridges is easy and secure using the screws supplied. The aluminuim frame has threaded mounting holes and is fitted easily with the 5 mm or 7 mm 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 common tonearms.
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- In Living Stereo — in-store — New York City, New York, United States (website)
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