Ortofon - MC Quintet Red - Moving Coil Cartridge

The Ortofon MC Quintet Red is the perfect introduction to the world of high-performance moving coil cartridges. Delivering the renowned Ortofon moving coil sound at an exceptional value, the Quintet Red offers an open, dynamic presentation with a subtle touch of warmth, making it an outstanding choice for vinyl enthusiasts looking to elevate their analog listening experience.

Featuring a precision Elliptical diamond stylus mounted to an aluminum cantilever, the MC Quintet Red tracks accurately while delivering excellent musicality and detail. Combined with a powerful neodymium magnet system, low internal impedance, and a lightweight PC thermoplastic body, it offers outstanding compatibility with a wide range of phono preamplifiers and tonearms.

Whether you're discovering moving coil cartridges for the first time or upgrading from a moving magnet design, the MC Quintet Red provides an engaging, natural sound that performs beautifully across every musical genre.

FEATURES

• Low output moving coil (MC) phono cartridge
• Precision Elliptical diamond stylus
• Aluminum cantilever
• High-performance neodymium magnet system
• Low internal impedance for broad phono stage compatibility
• Lightweight and durable PC thermoplastic body
• Threaded mounting holes for easy installation
• Designed and manufactured in Denmark

DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY

• Elliptical Diamond Stylus: A precision-cut Elliptical stylus delivers accurate groove tracing, smooth tracking performance, and balanced musical reproduction with a natural tonal character.
• Neodymium Magnet System: High-energy neodymium magnets maximize generator efficiency, providing excellent dynamics and low distortion.
• Low-Impedance Generator: The optimized moving coil generator ensures broad compatibility with moving coil phono preamplifiers and step-up transformers.
• PC Thermoplastic Body: The lightweight, impact-resistant body provides excellent rigidity, vibration control, and long-term durability while maintaining low resonance.
• Easy Installation: Threaded mounting holes, clear stylus visibility, and an open body design make cartridge alignment and installation straightforward on most modern tonearms.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Type: Low Output Moving Coil (MC) Phono Cartridge
• Channel Balance @ 1 kHz: < 1.5 dB
• Output Voltage @ 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec: 0.5 mV
• Channel Separation @ 1 kHz: > 21 dB
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±2.5 dB)
• Tracking Ability @ 315 Hz: 65 μm
• Dynamic Compliance, Lateral: 15 μm/mN
• Stylus Type: Elliptical
• Stylus Tip Radius: r/R 8/18 μm
• Tracking Force Range: 2.1 – 2.5 g
• Recommended Tracking Force: 2.3 g
• Tracking Angle: 20°
• Internal Impedance (DC Resistance): 7 Ω
• Recommended Load Impedance: > 20 Ω
• Cartridge Body Material: PC Thermoplastic
• Finish: Red
• Weight: 9 g
• Manufactured: Denmark