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Mounted on a sapphire cantilever and featuring the legendary Shibata profile, the stylus of the Ortofon MC Quintet Black S amazes even seasoned vinyl fans with its broadband and high-resolution playback. The intensity of the mid-range and bass frequencies is breathtaking.

Technical specifications



Cartridge type:

MC (low-output moving-coil)

Output voltage:

0.30mV*

Amplifier connection:

Phono MC

Channel balance at 1 kHz:

<1dB

Channel separation at 1kHz:

>23dB

Channel separation at 15kHz:

>15dB

Frequency range:

20-25,000Hz

Frequency response:

20-20,000Hz ±1.5dB

Tracking ability at 315Hz:

80µm**

Compliance:

15µm/mN

Rec. tonearm type:

medium weight

Stylus type:

Shibata, nude

Stylus tip radius:

r/R 6/50µm

Tracking force range:

21-25mN (2.1-2.5g)

Rec. tracking force:

23mN (2.3g)

Tracking angle:

20 degrees

Internal resistance, DC resistance:

5 ohms

Rec. load impedance:

> 20 ohms

Cartridge body material:

ABS / Aluminum

Height:

19.2mm

Weight:

9g

Features:

Aucurum coil windings***, sapphire cantilever

*at 1000Hz, 5cm/sec. **at recommended tracking force. ***Aucurum: Wire made of gold-plated, monocrystalline, oxygen-free 6N pure copper (OFC 99.9999%)
Height = distance from diamond tip to top cover plate

Herstellerangaben:

Ortofon A/S
Stavangervej 9
DK-4900 , Nakskov
Denmark
support@ortofon.dk