Ortofon - MC Quintet Moving Coil Cartridge - Bronze

Experience refined vinyl playback with this premium moving magnet cartridge designed for listeners who demand clarity and musical depth. A nude fine line stylus mounted on an aluminum cantilever delivers accurate groove tracking, lower distortion, and rich detail from subtle textures to powerful dynamics. The iconic integrated body enables quick tool free mounting on S shaped tonearms, simplifying setup while maintaining precise alignment. A carefully tuned rubber suspension supports stable tracking and long term consistency. Inside, a quad coil generator using silver plated oxygen free copper produces strong output, excellent channel balance, and wide separation. Easy stylus replacement supports future upgrades, making this cartridge a versatile, high resolution solution for serious music lovers.

The Quintet Black S is graced with a Nude Shibata diamond considered one of the best stylus profiles available mounted on a high-performance Sapphire cantilever. The Shibata’s slim highly polished profile allows an exceedingly wide contact area to the walls of the groove and ensures detailed and pure reproduction throughout the spectrum including even the most high frequency groove information.FeaturesNude Shibata DiamondSapphire CantileverPure Detailed ReproductionLow Internal ImpedanceNeodymium Magnet SystemEasy Secure MountingAccuracy LevelThe MC Quintet Series reflects Ortofon’s commitment to precise accurate reproduction without coloration. Its body is made from a lightweight impact-resistant PC thermoplastic that provides a durable scratch-resistant surface while neodymium magnets help achieve optimal output. Low internal impedance makes the cartridge less sensitive to load supporting compatibility with a wide range of preamps and transformers. The MC Quintet Black S represents the pinnacle of the series delivering exceptional resolution and accurate insight into every recording.StylusThe MC Quintet Black S features a Shibata stylus mounted on a Sapphire cantilever delivering detailed and pure reproduction across the frequency spectrum volume range and soundstage. Designed to perform across musical genres the Quintet Black S offers the closest approach within the Quintet Series to Ortofon’s signature accuracy in sound.CompatibilityThe Quintet Black S is designed for easy secure top mounting using the supplied screws. Its aluminium frame features threaded mounting holes that accommodate 5mm or 7mm screws depending on headshell thickness. Straight lines visible stylus positioning and ample clearance between the cartridge and record surface make installation and alignment easier while broad compati

MC Quintet Mono is for playing mono microgroove vinyl records. It features a Nude Elliptical r/R 8/18µm stylus that is a good solution for playing mono microgroove vinyl records. The Quintet Mono will track perfectly through even worn and damaged records and ensure the surface noise control. Quintet Mono uses a strapped output to deliver the same output signal from both sets of pole pins. This effectively eliminates the need for mono-specific equipment making it possible to enjoy true mono reproduction on any stereo playback system.FeaturesNude Elliptical StylusTrue Mono ReproductionStrapped Mono OutputSurface Noise ControlPure Silver Coil WireWide Preamplifier CompatibilityAccuracy LevelThe MC Quintet Series reflects Ortofon’s commitment to precise accurate reproduction without coloration. Its body is made from lightweight impact-resistant PC thermoplastic providing a durable scratch-resistant surface while neodymium magnets help achieve optimal output. Low internal impedance makes the cartridge less sensitive to load supporting compatibility with a wide range of preamps and transformers. The MC Quintet Mono delivers open dynamic sound with a subtle touch of warmth.The Quintet SeriesOrtofon has continued to refine analog sound quality while developing new cartridge technologies for decades. Since 1948 the company has introduced around 100 Moving Coil models building a long history of cartridge design and manufacturing. The Quintet Series continues that tradition with models designed to carry Ortofon’s moving-coil performance into a new generation.CompatibilityThe Quintet Mono is designed for easy secure top mounting using the supplied screws. Its aluminium frame features threaded mounting holes that accommodate 5 mm or 7 mm screws depending on headshell thickness. Straight lines clear stylus visibili