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Compared to entry-level MM cartridges, the Quintet Red offers a much wider soundstage and better instrument separation, giving you a true taste of the high-end analog experience.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNude Elliptical Stylus: Unlike basic bonded needles, the Quintet Red uses a Nude Elliptical diamond. This lower-mass construction allows the stylus to follow the groove modulations with greater agility, resulting in cleaner highs and reduced distortion.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeodymium Magnets: To achieve an optimal output for a Moving Coil design, the Quintet Red utilizes powerful Neodymium magnets, ensuring that the delicate signal remains dynamic and impactful.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRigid ABS Body: The cartridge housing is constructed from a special thermoplastic material that is lightweight yet highly rigid. This minimizes internal resonances and provides a stable platform for the generator system.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEase of Mounting: Featuring a standard half-inch mounting with fixed threaded holes, the Quintet Red is remarkably easy to install and align on a wide variety of modern tonearms.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuperior All-Rounder: Tuned for a neutral and open sound, the Red excels across all musical genres—from classical and jazz to rock and pop—making it the ideal \"daily driver\" for any enthusiast.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannel balance at 1 kHz: \u0026lt; 1.5 dB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput voltage at 1 kHz, 5cm\/sec: 0.5 mV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannel separation at 1 kHz: \u0026gt; 21 dB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response 20 Hz - 20 kHz: +\/-2.5 dB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTracking ability at 315 Hz: 65 μm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompliance, dynamic, lateral: 15 µm\/mN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStylus type: Elliptical\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStylus tip radius: r\/R 8\/18 μm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTracking force range: 2.1-2.5 g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTracking force, recommended: 2.3 g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTracking angle: 20°\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInternal impedance, DC resistance: 7 ohm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended load resistance: \u0026gt; 20 Ω\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCartridge body material: PC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCartridge colour: Red\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCartridge weight: 9 g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Groove Crust","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57076267123071,"sku":null,"price":329.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0952\/8580\/5439\/files\/ortofon-mc-quintet-red.jpg?v=1772702546","url":"https:\/\/groovecrust.com\/products\/ortofon-mc-quintet-red-cartridge","provider":"Groove Crust","version":"1.0","type":"link"}