LAB POINTS
- entry level moving coil (MC) cartridge in Ortodon's Quintet series
- elliptical diamond stylus
- open, dynamic sound with a slight touch of warmth
- high price-to-performance ratio
- body constructed from lightweight, impact-resistant ABS (Acrylonitrile/Butadiene/Styrene) thermoplastic material
- low internal impedance for compatibility w/ a wide range of preamps transformers
"The Quintet Red is a perfect introduction to the world of Ortofon moving coils. It features an Elliptical diamond which is cut and polished to Ortofons standards. This entry-level MC cartridge has very high price-to-performance ratio and is a perfect all-rounder for the newcomers to the world of Moving Coil cartridges." - Ortofon
TECH SPECS
- Type: Moving Coil
- 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 m
- Compliance, dynamic, lateral: 15 m/mN
- Stylus type: Elliptical
- Stylus tip radius: r/R 8/18 m
- Tracking force range: 2.1-2.5 g (21-25 mN)
- Tracking force recommended: 2.3 g (23 mN)
- Tracking angle: 20
- 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
