Ortofon MC Quintet Red Cartridge

This entry-level MC cartridge is a perfect all-rounder for the newcomers to the world of Moving Coil cartridges. The Quintet Red is an all-purpose cartridge that delivers open, dynamic sound with warmth.

• Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec.: 0.5 mV
• Channel balance at 1 kHz: < 1.5 dB
• Channel separation: 
•     1 kHz: > 21 dB
•     15 kHz: > 14 dB
• Frequency range at - 3dB: 20 - 25.000 Hz
• Frequency response 20-20.000 Hz: +/- 2.5 dB
• Tracking ability at 315Hz 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: 20°
• Internal impedance, DC resistance: 7 Ohm
• Recommended load impedance: > 20 Ohm
• Cartridge body material: ABS/Aluminum
• Coil wire material: Copper
• Cartridge weight: 9 g