MC QUINTET RED

Welcome to the exclusive world of Ortofon's famous moving coil sound. The MC Quintet Red is a perfect introduction to the world of Ortofon moving coils. This cartridge features an elliptical diamond cut and polished to Ortofon's high standards. This entry-level cartridge offers excellent value for money and is the ideal all-rounder for newcomers to the world of Moving Coil cartridges. The MC Quintet Red delivers an open, dynamic sound with a touch of warmth.

Advantages of Moving Coil (MC) Cartridges

Why choose MC?
Moving Coil (MC) cartridges are considered the crème de la crème in the world of turntable cartridges because of their superior sound quality. Unlike Moving Magnet (MM) cartridges, where the needle movement moves a magnet, the needle in an MC cartridge moves a coil. This design allows for a lighter and more precise response, resulting in a higher level of detail and clarity. This allows listeners to enjoy a richer and more nuanced soundstage, bringing out even the finest details in music.

Effect on the listening experience:
The benefits of an MC cartridge such as the MC Quintet Red include:

• Higher resolution: Better detail and accuracy in sound reproduction.
• Lower distortion: Less mass in motion means lower distortion.
• Greater dynamics:Wider dynamic range for a more vivid listening experience.

Features and Specifications

Research and Innovation
The MC Quintet Series is in line with Ortofon's unwavering commitment to delivering the most accurate and precise sound reproduction without coloration. Here are some of the notable features of the MC Quintet Red:

• Body material: Made of special PC thermoplastic material, which is lightweight and shock resistant. This material is well suited for injection molding and offers a durable, scratch-resistant surface.
• Neodymium magnets: Used to achieve optimal output.
• Low internal impedance: Makes the cartridge less sensitive to load and ensures compatibility with a wide range of preamplifiers and transformers.

Specifications:

• Channel balance at 1 kHz: 1.5 dB
• Output voltage at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec: 0.5 mV
• Channel separation at 1 kHz: 21 dB
• Channel separation at 15 kHz: 14 dB
• Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz +/- 2.5 dB
• Tracking power at 315Hz: 65 µm
• Dynamic compliance, laterally: 15 µm/mN
• Style type: Elliptical
• Stylus tip radius: r/R 8/18 µm
• Recommended tracking force: 2.3 g
• Tracking angle: 20°
• Internal impedance, DC resistance: 7 ohms
• Recommended load impedance: 20 Ohm
• Cartridge body material: PC
• Cartridge color: Red
• Cartridge weight: 9 g

The Story of the Quintet Series

The Quintet Series
Nothing demonstrates Ortofon's longstanding resilience better than its dedication to refining analog sound quality and the ongoing development of new cartridge models. Since 1948, Ortofon has introduced approximately 100 different Moving Coil models. We believe that the cartridges in this new series are more than worthy successors to the long line of models that have made Ortofon a worldwide leader in the manufacture and supply of phono cartridges.

Ease of Use and Compatibility
Mounting the Quintet cartridges is easy and secure with the included screws. The aluminum frame has tapped mounting holes and can be easily attached with the 5mm or 7mm screws, depending on the thickness of the headshell. The straight lines, visibility of the stylus, and ample distance between the surface of the plate and the bottom of the cartridge make it easy to mount and align the cartridge and tonearm correctly. The Quintet Series gives excellent results with most common tonearms.

GOLDENES OHR AWARD 2020
The readers of German HiFi magazine STEREOPLAY voted for the best Hi-Fi products of the year. With votes from all over Germany, the MC Quintet Red won in the MC phono cartridges category.

Experience the unrivaled sound quality of the MC Quintet Red and enter the world of high-quality Ortofon moving coil cartridges.