{"product_id":"ortofon-mc-quintet-blue-phono-cartridge","title":"Ortofon MC Quintet Blue Phono Cartridge","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOne of the Ten \"Best Cartridges 2020\" – \u003ci\u003eWhat Hi-fi?\u003c\/i\u003e Magazine\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\"Otofon Has Hit Upon a Magic Formula\"\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eOrtofon's Quintet Blue will bring more space, depth, and detail into the sound of your LPs and is a very good choice for any kind of music, especially rhythmic. It features a Nude Elliptical diamond mounted on an aluminum cantilever.\r\nThe Quintet Blue's sound image will tend to more smooth reproduction compared to Quintet Red and moderate dynamic strength compared to Quintet Bronze. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eEngland's \u003ci\u003eWhat Hi-fi?\u003c\/i\u003e magazine honored the Ortofon Quintet Blue by naming it as one of the ten \"Best Cartridges 2020.\" According to the article, \"The Blue is a true five-star product: simple to fit, not too heavy, so easy to balance out, and capable of a sound that's worth every penny… It's an agile sound, with a high level of sonic precision that's brimming with detail. Plenty of refinement is evident too, and it's rhythmically surefooted with a good sense of attack.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"It offers the most comprehensive and enjoyable performance with all music, showing Ortofon has clearly hit upon another magic formula,\" reports Andrew Simpson in \u003ci\u003eHi-fi Choice\u003c\/i\u003e magazine, October 2014. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"The Quintet Blue has few faults, particularly at its price point.\r\nTodd Bromgard, \u003ci\u003eTNT USA\u003c\/i\u003e, October 2015. \"I have been listening to the Quintet Blue for several months and it continues to be a satisfying performer. Highly recommended!\" \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Quintet Story\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eNothing demonstrates Ortofon's long-standing resilience more than its commitment to the refinement of analog sound quality and its continued development of new cartridge models.  Since 1948 Ortofon has introduced about 100 different moving coil models. Ortofon believes that the cartridges in this new series are more than worthy successors to the long line of models that has made Ortofon the global leader in the manufacture and supply of phono cartridges. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe MC Quintet Series is congruent with Ortofon's unrelenting commitment to providing the most precise and accurate reproduction possible without coloration. A special ABS (Acrylonitrile\/Butadiene\/Styrene) thermoplastic material is used for manufacturing of the body. This lightweight, impact resistant material is very suitable for injection molding and provides a very durable scratch resistant surface. Neodymium magnets are implemented to achieve an optimal output. Low internal impedance makes the cartridge less sensitive to load and therefore ensures compatibility with the widest range of preamps and transformers. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Quintet Product Line\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eEach of the five Quintet Series cartridges has its own individual sonic expression, and all five models together represent the ensemble of five classic variations. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe MC Quintet Mono is a true mono cartridge for playing mono microgroove vinyl records. The MC Quintet Red is an all-purpose cartridge that delivers open, dynamic sound with a slight touch of warmth. The MC Quintet Blue adds more dynamics and resolution, sounds more open and reproduces more details. The MC Quintet Bronze adds even more details and resolution but in a very evenhanded way that pays respect to all elements. The MC Quintet Black S is the best of everything, true to the groove with resolution and accurate insight into each recording. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003eEasy to Install and Use\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eTop mounting of the Quintet cartridges is easy and secure using the screws supplied. The aluminum frame has threaded mounting holes and is fitted easily with the 5mm or 7mm screws, depending on the thickness of the headshell.  \r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe Quintet series' right angles, straight lines, stylus visibility, and ample distance between the record surface and the cartridge's bottom will make it easy to mount and align the cartridge and tonearm correctly. The Quintet Series gives excellent results with most widely used tonearms. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ortofon","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45982876172461,"sku":"NEW-ORMCQUBLU","price":599.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Demo","offer_id":45982876205229,"sku":"DEMO-ORMCQUBLU","price":369.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/ORMCQUBLU_01_2023__64511.1713816057.1280.1280_7666b4ee-246f-440f-bfdd-ebace94ab51e.jpg?v=1778111388","url":"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/ortofon-mc-quintet-blue-phono-cartridge","provider":"Audio Advisor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}