{"product_id":"ortofon-mc-quintet-black-s-moving-coil-cartridge","title":"Ortofon - MC Quintet Black S - Moving Coil Cartridge","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#f39c12;\"\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-output moving coil (MC) phono cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNude Shibata diamond stylus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-performance Sapphire cantilever\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAucurum coil wire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowerful neodymium magnet system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow internal impedance for broad phono stage compatibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThreaded aluminum mounting system for easy installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned and manufactured in Denmark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#f39c12;\"\u003eDESIGN \u0026amp; 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