{"product_id":"ortofon-quintet-blue","title":"Ortofon Quintet Blue Moving Coil Cartridge","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .hb-tabs { margin: 18px 0; border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.12); border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; }\n  .hb-tabs input { display: none; }\n  .hb-tab-labels { display: flex; gap: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.12); background: rgba(0,0,0,0.03); }\n  .hb-tab-labels label {\n    flex: 1;\n    padding: 12px 14px;\n    cursor: pointer;\n    font-weight: 600;\n    text-align: center;\n    user-select: none;\n  }\n  .hb-panels { padding: 14px 16px; background: #fff; }\n  .hb-panel { display: none; }\n\n  #hb-quintetblue-tab-1:checked ~ .hb-tab-labels label[for=\"hb-quintetblue-tab-1\"],\n  #hb-quintetblue-tab-2:checked ~ .hb-tab-labels label[for=\"hb-quintetblue-tab-2\"] {\n    background: #fff;\n    border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.65);\n  }\n\n  #hb-quintetblue-tab-1:checked ~ .hb-panels #hb-quintetblue-panel-1,\n  #hb-quintetblue-tab-2:checked ~ .hb-panels #hb-quintetblue-panel-2 {\n    display: block;\n  }\n\n  .hb-panels h3 { margin: 18px 0 12px; font-size: 1.05em; }\n  .hb-panels p { margin: 20px 0 6px; }\n  .hb-panels ul { margin: 8px 0 20px 18px; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"hb-tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cinput checked id=\"hb-quintetblue-tab-1\" name=\"hb-quintetblue-tabs\" type=\"radio\"\u003e\n\u003cinput id=\"hb-quintetblue-tab-2\" name=\"hb-quintetblue-tabs\" type=\"radio\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"hb-tab-labels\"\u003e\n\u003clabel for=\"hb-quintetblue-tab-1\"\u003eProduct Summary \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003clabel for=\"hb-quintetblue-tab-2\"\u003eTech Specs \u0026amp; Box Contents\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"hb-panels\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"hb-quintetblue-panel-1\" class=\"hb-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ortofon MC Quintet Blue sits above the Quintet Red in Ortofon’s moving coil range and brings a clear lift in detail, refinement and spaciousness. It is a strong choice for vinyl listeners who want a more sophisticated MC presentation, but still with a natural, easy musical flow rather than an overly analytical character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA big part of its appeal comes from the Nude Elliptical diamond mounted on an aluminium cantilever. This combination helps the cartridge pull more information from the groove with greater finesse than more basic stylus assemblies, while keeping the overall sound smooth, balanced and composed. The result is a cartridge that feels open and expressive, with very good image depth and a more even-handed presentation than more entry-level MC designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Quintet Blue is also easy to work with in a serious analogue system. Threaded mounting holes make installation more straightforward, and the square-sided body helps simplify alignment during setup. For anyone looking for a moving coil cartridge with a refined, spacious and musically convincing sound, the Ortofon MC Quintet Blue is a very compelling choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoving coil design brings a more open, spacious and refined presentation than many moving magnet alternatives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNude Elliptical diamond helps retrieve more low-level detail with cleaner tracking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminium cantilever supports a balanced, composed and musically engaging sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth, homogeneous voicing makes it easy to enjoy across a wide range of music\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow internal impedance helps the cartridge work well with a broad range of suitable MC preamps and transformers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThreaded mounting holes make installation more secure and more straightforward\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSquare-sided body shape helps make alignment easier during setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA worthwhile step up within the Quintet range for listeners wanting more detail and spaciousness without losing musical ease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"hb-quintetblue-panel-2\" class=\"hb-panel\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCartridge Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct Type: Moving coil phono cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput Voltage: 0.5mV at 1kHz, 5cm\/sec.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency Response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz +\/-2.5dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChannel Separation: Greater than 21dB at 1kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChannel Balance: Less than 1.5dB at 1kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracking Ability: 70µm at 315Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompliance, Dynamic Lateral: 15µm\/mN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal Impedance, DC Resistance: 5 Ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended Load Impedance: Greater than 20 Ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus Profile: Nude Elliptical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus Tip Radius: r\/R 8\/18µm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCantilever Material: Aluminium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended Tracking Force: 2.3g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracking Force Range: 2.1 to 2.5g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracking Angle: 20°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCartridge Body Material: PC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCartridge Weight: 9g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrtofon MC Quintet Blue cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ortofon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21288036958262,"sku":"","price":459.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/4606\/3670\/files\/Untitled_3500x3500px_-2026-04-16T122658.774.png?v=1776338868","url":"https:\/\/www.holburnonline.co.uk\/products\/ortofon-quintet-blue","provider":"Holburn Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}