Ortofon - MC Quintet Black S - Moving Coil Cartridge

The Ortofon MC Quintet Black S represents the pinnacle of the acclaimed Quintet Series, delivering exceptional resolution, tonal accuracy, and musical realism. Designed for discerning vinyl enthusiasts, the MC Quintet Black S combines Ortofon's advanced moving coil technology with premium materials to reproduce every recording with extraordinary precision and transparency.

Featuring a Nude Shibata diamond stylus mounted on a high-performance Sapphire cantilever, the MC Quintet Black S extracts the finest details from every groove while maintaining outstanding tracking ability and exceptionally low distortion. Combined with a low-impedance generator utilizing Aucurum coil wire and powerful neodymium magnets, it produces a spacious, highly detailed soundstage with remarkable dynamics and lifelike musicality.

Whether revealing subtle nuances in acoustic recordings or the full impact of complex orchestral performances, the MC Quintet Black S delivers Ortofon's closest approach to true high-end analog reproduction within the Quintet Series.

FEATURES

• Low-output moving coil (MC) phono cartridge
• Nude Shibata diamond stylus
• High-performance Sapphire cantilever
• Aucurum coil wire
• Powerful neodymium magnet system
• Low internal impedance for broad phono stage compatibility
• Threaded aluminum mounting system for easy installation
• Designed and manufactured in Denmark

DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY

• Shibata Stylus: The Nude Shibata diamond features an exceptionally long contact surface that retrieves the finest groove information while delivering outstanding high-frequency extension, low distortion, and exceptional detail.
• Sapphire Cantilever: The lightweight, rigid Sapphire cantilever offers outstanding transient response, excellent tracking precision, and highly accurate musical reproduction.
• Neodymium Magnet System: A powerful neodymium magnet provides high efficiency while maintaining low moving mass for improved dynamics, resolution, and accuracy.
• Low-Impedance Generator: The optimized moving coil generator utilizes Aucurum coil wire and low internal impedance, making the cartridge compatible with a wide variety of phono preamplifiers and step-up transformers.
• Precision Mounting: A rigid PC thermoplastic body with integrated threaded aluminum mounting holes simplifies installation while providing excellent mechanical stability and long-term durability.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Type: Low Output Moving Coil (MC) Phono Cartridge
• Channel Balance @ 1 kHz: <1.0 dB
• Output Voltage: 0.3 mV @ 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec
• Channel Separation @ 1 kHz: >23 dB
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±1.5 dB)
• Tracking Ability: 80 μm @ 315 Hz
• Dynamic Compliance (Lateral): 15 μm/mN
• Stylus: Nude Shibata on Sapphire Cantilever
• Stylus Tip Radius: r/R 6/50 μm
• Tracking Force Range: 2.1 – 2.5 g
• Recommended Tracking Force: 2.3 g
• Tracking Angle: 20°
• Internal Impedance (DC Resistance): 5 Ω
• Recommended Load Impedance: >20 Ω
• Coil Wire Material: Aucurum
• Cartridge Body Material: PC Thermoplastic
• Finish: Black
• Weight: 9 g
• Manufactured: Denmark