Description
Shibata Stylus for Maximum Information Retrieval
The Quintet Black S, the pinnacle of the Quintet series, features a naked Shibata stylus, one of the most precise stylus profiles in modern analog technology. Its large contact area traces even the finest groove modulations, leading to exceptionally detailed and airy reproduction.
Sapphire Cantilever for Ultimate Stiffness
The high-strength sapphire cantilever minimizes energy loss and resonances. The result is a clear, structured sound with exact transient reproduction – ideal for dynamic music, complex arrangements, or nuanced acoustic detail.
Low-Resonance Housing and Powerful Magnet System
Crafted from a special PC thermoplastic, the Quintet Black S's housing is not only robust but also acoustically optimized. Neodymium magnets ensure stable output voltage and enable linear, precise generator behavior.
High Compatibility and Easy Installation
With low internal impedance, the cartridge harmonizes with a wide range of MC phono stages. The straight housing geometry, visible stylus, and integrated threaded holes ensure straightforward, secure mounting and exact alignment – for both beginners and experienced vinyl enthusiasts.
Designed for Neutrality and Spatial Precision
The sound signature of the Quintet Black S is intentionally free of coloration. It delivers a neutral, spatially precise representation with deep insight into every recording. Voices sound tangible, instruments sculptural, and the soundstage opens up broadly and stably.
Properties
Specifications
- Channel balance: < 1.0 dB (1 kHz)
- Output voltage: 0.3 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/s)
- Channel separation: > 23 dB (1 kHz), > 15 dB (15 kHz)
- Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+/-1.5 dB)
- Tracking ability: 80 µm
- Compliance: 15 µm/mN
- Stylus type: Shibata, Nude
- Cantilever: Sapphire
- Stylus tip radius: r/R 6/50 µm
- Tracking force range: 2.1–2.5 g
- Recommended tracking force: 2.3 g
- Tracking angle: 20°
- Internal impedance: 5 Ohm
- Recommended load impedance: > 20 Ohm
- Coil wire: Aucurum
- Weight: 9 g
- Body material: PC
Special features
- Shibata stylus profile for highest resolution
- Sapphire cantilever for precise energy transfer
- Low-resonance PC housing
- Neodymium magnet system for stable output voltage
- Very low internal impedance for wide phono stage compatibility
- Precise alignment due to clear housing geometry
- Threaded holes for easy headshell mounting
Scope of delivery
- Ortofon MC Quintet Black S
- Mounting screws (5 mm / 7 mm)
- Stylus guard
- Documentation
Manufacturer information
MC Quintet Black S
Ortofon MC Quintet Black S: High-precision MC cartridge with Shibata stylus and sapphire cantilever for maximum detail resolution and unadulterated vinyl reproduction.
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DELIVERY PERIODS
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Description
Shibata Stylus for Maximum Information Retrieval
The Quintet Black S, the pinnacle of the Quintet series, features a naked Shibata stylus, one of the most precise stylus profiles in modern analog technology. Its large contact area traces even the finest groove modulations, leading to exceptionally detailed and airy reproduction.
Sapphire Cantilever for Ultimate Stiffness
The high-strength sapphire cantilever minimizes energy loss and resonances. The result is a clear, structured sound with exact transient reproduction – ideal for dynamic music, complex arrangements, or nuanced acoustic detail.
Low-Resonance Housing and Powerful Magnet System
Crafted from a special PC thermoplastic, the Quintet Black S's housing is not only robust but also acoustically optimized. Neodymium magnets ensure stable output voltage and enable linear, precise generator behavior.
High Compatibility and Easy Installation
With low internal impedance, the cartridge harmonizes with a wide range of MC phono stages. The straight housing geometry, visible stylus, and integrated threaded holes ensure straightforward, secure mounting and exact alignment – for both beginners and experienced vinyl enthusiasts.
Designed for Neutrality and Spatial Precision
The sound signature of the Quintet Black S is intentionally free of coloration. It delivers a neutral, spatially precise representation with deep insight into every recording. Voices sound tangible, instruments sculptural, and the soundstage opens up broadly and stably.
Properties
Specifications
- Channel balance: < 1.0 dB (1 kHz)
- Output voltage: 0.3 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/s)
- Channel separation: > 23 dB (1 kHz), > 15 dB (15 kHz)
- Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+/-1.5 dB)
- Tracking ability: 80 µm
- Compliance: 15 µm/mN
- Stylus type: Shibata, Nude
- Cantilever: Sapphire
- Stylus tip radius: r/R 6/50 µm
- Tracking force range: 2.1–2.5 g
- Recommended tracking force: 2.3 g
- Tracking angle: 20°
- Internal impedance: 5 Ohm
- Recommended load impedance: > 20 Ohm
- Coil wire: Aucurum
- Weight: 9 g
- Body material: PC
Special features
- Shibata stylus profile for highest resolution
- Sapphire cantilever for precise energy transfer
- Low-resonance PC housing
- Neodymium magnet system for stable output voltage
- Very low internal impedance for wide phono stage compatibility
- Precise alignment due to clear housing geometry
- Threaded holes for easy headshell mounting
Scope of delivery
- Ortofon MC Quintet Black S
- Mounting screws (5 mm / 7 mm)
- Stylus guard
- Documentation
Manufacturer information
MC Quintet Black S
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