Ortofon Quintet Red

Introduction

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 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.

Ease of use

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 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 common tonearms.

The Quintet Red

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.

Specifications:

Cartridge system: MC
Output voltage: 0,5mV
Channel balance 1kHz: <1.5dB
Channel separation 1kHz: >21dB
Frequency range: 20-25.000Hz
Frequency response: 20-20.000Hz +2,5dB -2,5dB
Tracking ability: 65um
Compliance: 15um/mN
Stylus type: Elliptical
Stylus tip radius: r/R 8/18um
Tracking force range: 2,1-2,5g (21-25mN)
Tracking force recommended: 2,3g (23mN)
Tracking angle: 20degr
Internal impedance DC: 7 Ohm
Recommended load Resistance: >20 Ohm
Cartridge weight: 9,0g
Replacement stylus: none