Ortofon Quintet Black S Moving Coil Cartridge
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Product Summary
The Ortofon MC Quintet Black S sits at the top of the Quintet moving coil range and is built for listeners who want maximum resolution, precision and composure from a serious vinyl system. It takes the strengths of the Quintet platform and pushes them further, offering a more revealing and more sophisticated presentation with excellent control across the frequency range.
A big part of its appeal comes from the combination of a Nude Shibata diamond and a sapphire cantilever. This pairing is especially effective at tracing very fine groove information, helping the cartridge uncover subtle detail, spaciousness and tonal nuance while keeping the sound smooth and composed. The result is a cartridge that sounds highly insightful and accurate without becoming hard or clinical.
The Quintet Black S is also thoughtfully designed for installation and system matching. Threaded mounting holes make it easier to fit securely, the square-sided body helps with alignment, and the low internal impedance makes it less sensitive to load with a wide range of suitable preamps and transformers. For anyone looking for the most accomplished cartridge in the Quintet family, the Ortofon MC Quintet Black S is a very compelling choice.
Key Benefits
- Flagship Quintet moving coil design delivers exceptional detail, precision and musical insight
- Nude Shibata diamond helps retrieve outstanding high-frequency information with low distortion
- Sapphire cantilever supports a highly controlled, refined and articulate presentation
- Low internal impedance makes the cartridge less sensitive to load and broadly compatible with suitable preamps and transformers
- Excellent soundstage scale and image focus make it a strong choice for serious high-end vinyl systems
- Threaded mounting holes make installation more secure and more straightforward
- Square-sided body shape helps make alignment easier during setup
- A standout choice for listeners wanting the highest-performing model in the Quintet range
Technical Specifications
Cartridge Details
- Product Type: Moving coil phono cartridge
- Output Voltage: 0.3mV at 1kHz, 5cm/sec.
- Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz +/-1.5dB
- Channel Separation: Greater than 23dB at 1kHz
- Channel Balance: Less than 1.0dB at 1kHz
- Tracking Ability: 80µm at 315Hz
- Compliance, Dynamic Lateral: 15µm/mN
- Internal Impedance, DC Resistance: 5 Ohms
- Recommended Load Impedance: Greater than 20 Ohms
- Stylus Profile: Nude Shibata
- Stylus Tip Radius: r/R 6/50µm
- Cantilever Material: Sapphire
- Coil Wire Material: Aucurum
- Recommended Tracking Force: 2.3g
- Tracking Force Range: 2.1 to 2.5g
- Tracking Angle: 20°
- Cartridge Body Material: PC thermoplastic
- Colour: Black
- Cartridge Weight: 9g
What’s in the Box
- Ortofon MC Quintet Black S cartridge
- Mounting screws
