The MC Quintet Red is the entry point into the world of Ortofon's MC cartridges. Thanks to its elliptical stylus, ground and polished to Ortofon's specifications, it already offers a wealth of musical detail, while remaining warm and pleasant in character. Its affordable price ensures excellent value for money.
- Moving Coil principle
- High tracking ability
- Elliptical diamond stylus
- Copper coil windings
- Optimally suited for medium tonearm masses
- 1/2-inch mounting for straightforward installation
- As with all MC cartridges, the stylus cannot be replaced
Technical data
| 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) | |
| 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 |
