Ortofon MC Quintet red

The MC Quintet Red from Ortofon’s Quintet series is the ideal choice for audiophiles seeking accurate, uncolored sound reproduction. With an unwavering commitment to precision and accuracy, Ortofon strives to deliver the best possible playback, and the MC Quintet Red is no exception.

A versatile cartridge for all vinyl enthusiasts

The MC Quintet Red is an entry-level moving coil (MC) cartridge offering outstanding value for money. It’s perfectly suited for newcomers to the world of moving coil cartridges, delivering high performance at an affordable price. Whether you’re a passionate audiophile or a casual vinyl listener, the MC Quintet Red lets you fully enjoy your record collection with exceptional sound quality.

Remarkable sonic improvements

The MC Quintet Red offers a significant upgrade over traditional moving magnet (MM) cartridges. Thanks to its moving coil design, it delivers an extended frequency response and the ability to capture even the finest details in your record’s grooves. This allows you to enjoy a more immersive and lifelike listening experience, with exceptional clarity and dynamics.

Easy installation and compatibility

The MC Quintet Red is easy to install and compatible with most MC phono preamplifiers. With an output of 0.5 mV, it can be used with most MC phono stages without the need for additional amplification. You can therefore enjoy its outstanding performance without worrying about your equipment’s compatibility.

Advantages of the MC Quintet Red:

• Exceptional sound accuracy and fidelity
• Outstanding value for money
• Significant improvement over moving magnet (MM) cartridges
• Extended frequency response and captures the finest groove details
• Easy installation and compatibility with most MC phono preamplifiers

Technical Specifications

Construction

• Body: ABS, aluminum
• Coil wire: copper
• Color: red
• Mass: 9 g

Diamond

• Type: elliptical
• Curvature radius: 8 / 18 µm (r / R)
• Tracking angle: 20°

Audio Performance

• Output voltage (1 kHz, 5 cm / s): 0.5 mV
• Frequency range: 20 - 25,000 Hz (-3 dB)
• Frequency response: ± 2.5 dB (20 - 20,000 Hz)
• Tracking ability at 315 Hz: 65 µm
• Lateral dynamic compliance: 15 µm / mN

Channel Separation

• At 1 kHz: > 21 dB
• At 15 kHz: > 14 dB
• Balance: < 1.5 dB

Electrical Characteristics

• Internal impedance (DC): 7 Ω
• Recommended load impedance: > 20 Ω

Tracking Force

• Range: 2.1 - 2.5 g (21 - 25 mN)
• Recommended: 2.3 g (23 mN)