MC QUINTET BLUE

The Quintet Blue is a very homogeneous cartridge within the Quintet series. The sound of the Quintet Blue is smoother compared to the Quintet Red and offers moderate dynamic power compared to the Quintet Bronze. The Quintet Blue features a Nude Elliptical diamond stylus mounted on an aluminum cantilever. This cartridge brings more space, depth and detail to the sound and is an excellent choice for all types of music, especially rhythmic.

Advantages of Moving Coil (MC) Cartridges

Why choose MC?
Moving Coil (MC) cartridges are popular because of their superior sound quality compared to Moving Magnet (MM) cartridges. MC cartridges use lighter coils instead of magnets, resulting in faster and more accurate movement. This leads to higher resolution, less distortion and a wider dynamic range. For the listener, this means a richer, more detailed and livelier soundstage.

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

• Higher precision: Improved clarity and detail in sound reproduction.
• Lower distortion: Less moving mass results in lower distortion.
• Greater dynamics: Wider dynamic range for a more vivid and immersive listening experience.

Features and Specifications

Research and Innovation
The MC Quintet Series reflects Ortofon's ongoing pursuit of the most accurate and precise sound reproduction without coloration. Some of the notable features of the MC Quintet Blue include:

• 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: 70 µm
• Dynamic compliance, laterally: 15 µm/mN
• Style Type: Nude Elliptical
• Style 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
• Coil wire material: Pure 4-nine silver
• Cartridge body material: PC
• Cartridge color: Blue
• 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. 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.

Recollections and Prices

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2020 and 2021 winner in the "Best Cartridge Over £150" category: "It doesn't take long to realize that the Quintet Blue is a great performer. It is a well-balanced design with no obvious weaknesses. If you've always wanted a moving coil cartridge, we can't think of an alternative we prefer. Buy this one with confidence."

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2019 winner in the "An affordable moving coil cartridge" category: "The Quintet Blue handles the frenetic dynamic swings of music superbly without getting harsh, even when you challenge it. We are impressed with its refinement and ability to reproduce treble textures. The Ortofon (MC Quintet Blue -red.) is also a safe tracker at its recommended weight of 2.3 g. Its even tonality and lively character mean we don't feel the need to play with the tracking weight."

Experience the Incredible Sound Quality

Experience the unparalleled sound quality of the MC Quintet Blue and enter the world of high-quality Ortofon moving coil cartridges. This cartridge offers an open, dynamic sound with a touch of warmth and allows you to enjoy a wide soundstage with natural textures and precise tonal balance.