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Type: MC QUINTET RED

  • Ortofon cartridge

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

  • 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 - 25.000Hz
  • 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) Quintet SideRed02
  • 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
    *) Typical value