Ortofon - MC Quintet Moving Coil Cartridge with Elliptical Diamond - Red

Enter the world of Ortofon’s renowned moving-coil sound with the Quintet Red. Designed as an ideal introduction to Moving Coil cartridges it features an Elliptical diamond stylus cut and polished to Ortofon’s standards. With its strong price-to-performance ratio and versatile character the Quintet Red is an excellent choice for listeners new to Moving Coil cartridges. It delivers open dynamic sound with a subtle touch of warmth.FeaturesElliptical Diamond StylusOpen Dynamic SoundSlight Touch Of WarmthNeodymium Magnet SystemWide Preamplifier CompatibilityEasy Secure MountingAccuracy LevelThe MC Quintet Series reflects Ortofon’s commitment to precise accurate reproduction without coloration. The Quintet Red combines a lightweight impact-resistant PC thermoplastic body with neodymium magnets for optimal output while its low internal impedance helps reduce sensitivity to load and supports compatibility with a wide range of preamps and transformers. The result is a versatile all-rounder that delivers open dynamic sound with a subtle touch of warmth.The Quintet SeriesNothing demonstrates Ortofon's long-standing resilience more than its commitment to the refinement of analog sound quality and its continued development of new cartridge models. Since 1948 Ortofon has introduced about 100 different Moving Coil models. We believe the cartridges in this new series are more than worthy successors to the long line of models that has made Ortofon the global leader in the manufacture and supply of phono cartridges.CompatibilityTop-mounting of the Quintet cartridges is easy and secure using the screws supplied. The aluminium frame has threaded mounting holes and is fitted easily with the 5 mm or 7 mm screws depending on the thickness of the headshell.The Quintet series’ right angles straight lines stylus visibili