Ortofon MC Quintet Bronze

Powerful musical reproduction MC Quintet Bronze The Quintet Bronze moves into the higher league of the Quintets. The slim profile of its Nude Fine Line diamond stylus will track even the highest frequency information, making it a must for discerning listeners. Additionally its larger footprint ensures reduced distortion and record wear. The sound will be very evenhanded with respect to all aspects. Classical music will be reproduced with power and open space around each of the instruments. MC Quintet Bronze Move into the higher league of Quintets Research and innovation Accuracy level The 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 light-weight, impact resistant material is very suitable for injection-moulding 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. MC Quintet Bronze adds even more details and resolution but in a very evenhanded way that pays respect to all elements. The story of Quintet The Quintet series Nothing 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. We believe 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. Compatibility Ease of use Top-mounting of the Quintet cartridges is easy and secure using the screws supplied. The aluminuim frame has threaded mounting holes and is fitted easily with the 5 mm or 7 mm screws depending on the thickness of the headshell. The 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 common tonearms. A fine example of vinyl loveliness “... Ortofon’s Quintet Bronze moving coil cartridge offers a fine example of vinyl loveliness. It is supremely smooth in sound, full bodied and deep in sound stage. Not fast or sharp, it veers more toward a balance that suits classical music, vocals, and easy Rock. With a stylus that gets the best from inner grooves this is a moving coil that offers a great analog experience. I just relaxed and enjoyed it ... ... Lovely and gorgeous! Everything you could wish for from LP ...“ Noel Keywood HiFi World, May 2020 Positive Feedback January 2015, Issue 81 “... No matter the sonic extremes I threw its way, the Ortofon Quintet Bronze never lost its buttoned-down composure, reproducing a full frequency range performance every time. It never favored one part of the spectrum over another, with its top to bottom smoothness and coherency perhaps its most outstanding and noticeable trademark. This brother is smooth ... … The Quintet Bronze presented harmonic textures naturally without drawing attention to itself. But while it definitely creates a first-row presentation of the music, its gentle demeanor places it in the laidback variety of moving coil cartridges. It has more energy and transparency than moving magnet carts I‘ve used, but its big, round, warm, sonic portrayal of events is more buttery and compliant than breath-taking and bold … …At its asking price, the Ortofon Quintet Bronze is reasonably priced, and it's certainly capable of expressing a wide frequency range performance with a large soundstage, natural textures, and spot-on tonality. While the Bronze was in my system I wanted for nothing more, save a better grip on low end fundamentals. The Bronze was never soft and fuzzy, but it tends to roll off upper treble, denying the fine detail that the less expensive Denon, and other moving coil carts, easily convey. If you have a solid state based system, the Ortofon Quintet Bronze cartridge may be the full bodied compliment you've been looking for.“ Ken Micallef Positive Feedback Specifications Channel balance at 1 kHz < 1.2 dB Output voltage at 1 kHz, 5cm/sec 0.3 mV Channel separation at 1 kHz > 23 dB Frequency response 20 Hz - 20 kHz +/- 1.5 dB Tracking ability at 315 Hz 80 μm Compliance, dynamic, lateral 15 µm/mN Stylus type Nude Fine Line Stylus tip radius r/R 8/40 µm Tracking force range 2.1-2.5 g Tracking angle 20° Internal impedance, DC resistance 5 Ohm Tracking force, recommended 2.3 g Recommended load impedance > 20 Ohm Coil wire material Pure 4-nines copper Cartridge body material PC Cartridge colour Bronze Cartridge weight 9 g