Ortofon Quintet Red MC cartridge

Ortofon Quintet Red MC cartridge

The Ortofon Quintet Red is a true ‘next-level’ MC cartridge. The Red cartridge features a tipped elliptical diamond. The MC Quintet series cartridges are known for their excellent price/performance ratio.

For many turntables, this is a particularly good choice. Especially if you want to step into the world of MC cartridges, or if you want to give your turntable a magnificent upgrade. With the Quintet Red, a whole new world will open up for you compared to the more common MM cartridges.

• Specifications:

Output voltage at 1 kHz 5 cm/sec – 0.5 mV
Channel balance – < 1.5 dB
Channel separation at 1 kHz – > 21 dB
Channel separation at 15 kHz – > 14 dB
Frequency response 20-20.000 Hz – +/-2.5 dB
Tracking ability at 315 Hz at recommended tracking force *) – 65 μm
Compliance, dynamic, lateral – 15 μm/mN
Stylus type – Elliptical
Stylus tip radius – r/R 8/18 μm
Tracking force range – 2.1-2.5 g (21-25 mN)
Tracking force recommended – 2.3 g (23 mN)
Tracking angle – 20º
Internal impedance, DC resistance – 7 Ohm
Recommended load impedance – >20 Ohm
Cartridge body material – ABS/Aluminium
Coil wire material – Copper
Cartridge colour – Red
Cartridge weight – 9 g

More information about Ortofon cartridges can be found on the manufacturer’s website. https://ortofon.com/