Ortofon - MC Quintet Bronze - Moving Coil Cartridge

The Ortofon MC Quintet Bronze elevates the acclaimed Quintet Series with enhanced resolution, refined detail retrieval, and exceptionally balanced musical reproduction. Designed for discerning listeners, the MC Quintet Bronze delivers a natural, spacious presentation that faithfully reproduces every recording with outstanding accuracy and tonal neutrality.

Equipped with a Nude Fine Line diamond stylus, the MC Quintet Bronze retrieves even the finest high-frequency information while its larger contact surface minimizes distortion and record wear. Combined with a low-impedance moving coil generator, pure 4N copper coil wire, and powerful neodymium magnets, it produces an expansive soundstage, exceptional instrument separation, and remarkable musical realism.

Whether enjoying intimate jazz recordings or full-scale orchestral performances, the MC Quintet Bronze offers an evenhanded presentation with outstanding detail, openness, and dynamic expression.

FEATURES

• Low-output moving coil (MC) phono cartridge
• Nude Fine Line diamond stylus
• Pure 4N copper coil wire
• High-performance neodymium magnet system
• Low internal impedance for wide phono stage compatibility
• Threaded aluminum mounting system for easy installation
• Low distortion with reduced record wear
• Designed and manufactured in Denmark

DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY

• Fine Line Stylus: The Nude Fine Line diamond stylus accurately tracks even the highest-frequency groove information while its extended contact surface reduces distortion and minimizes record wear.
• Neodymium Magnet System: A powerful neodymium magnet provides high generator efficiency with excellent dynamics, resolution, and consistent output performance.
• Low-Impedance Generator: The optimized moving coil generator features low internal impedance, making the cartridge compatible with a wide range of phono preamplifiers and step-up transformers.
• Precision Cartridge Body: The lightweight PC thermoplastic body offers excellent rigidity, durability, and vibration control while maintaining precise mechanical alignment.
• Balanced Musical Performance: The MC Quintet Bronze delivers increased detail and resolution while maintaining an exceptionally balanced tonal character that faithfully reproduces every genre of music.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Type: Low Output Moving Coil (MC) Phono Cartridge
• Channel Balance @ 1 kHz: <1.2 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 Fine Line
• Stylus Tip Radius: r/R 8/40 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: Pure 4N Copper
• Cartridge Body Material: PC Thermoplastic
• Finish: Bronze
• Weight: 9 g
• Manufactured: Denmark