{"product_id":"ortofon-mc-quintet-blue","title":"Ortofon MC Quintet Blue","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Ortofon MC Quintet Blue is a low-output moving-coil cartridge with a nude elliptical diamond stylus on an aluminium cantilever and pure 4N copper coils.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's the homogeneous middle ground of the Quintet series: gentler than the Red, more moderate in dynamics than the Bronze – and a surprisingly mature all-rounder for any style of music.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Quintet Blue?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA nude diamond stylus has less moving mass than a bonded diamond glued on like the Red's, so it reacts faster and more finely. Together with the pure 4N copper coils and the sturdy ABS\/aluminium body, the Blue delivers noticeably more space, depth and detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you'll hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA very homogeneous, balanced sound with more space and depth than the Red. The Blue plays gently, cleanly and yet with life – rhythmic music in particular gets a real swing without ever sounding nervous.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho's the Quintet Blue for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor vinyl listeners who want to move beyond entry level and are after an uncomplicated, balanced MC for all genres. Straight talk: you'll only get more resolution and finer treble detail with the Bronze's fine-line cut. An MC-capable phono stage is mandatory here too.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Quintet Blue is the series' sensible middle way: homogeneous, balanced, suited to any record collection – it was named class winner at the What Hi-Fi? Awards 2023. We at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil will tell you whether the Blue is enough, or whether the step up to the Bronze is worthwhile for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: MC cartridge (moving coil, low output)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus type: Elliptical (nude)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCantilever: Aluminium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTip radius: r\/R 8\/18 µm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput voltage (1 kHz, 5 cm\/s): 0.5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChannel balance: \u003c 1.5 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChannel separation (1 kHz): \u003e 21 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChannel separation (15 kHz): \u003e 14 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency range (-3 dB): 20–25,000 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response (20 Hz–20 kHz): ±2.5 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracing ability (315 Hz): 70 µm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus compliance (dynamic, lateral): 15 µm\/mN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracking force: 2.1–2.5 g (recommended 2.3 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracking angle: 20°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal impedance (DC): 7 ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended load impedance: \u003e 20 ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoil wire: pure 4N copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody material: ABS \/ aluminium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 9 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat phono stage does the Ortofon Quintet Blue need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn MC-capable phono preamp or a step-up transformer. At 0.5 mV, the Blue is a low-output MC; Ortofon recommends a load impedance of more than 20 ohms. We at HD Zürisee will set this up correctly for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between the Quintet Blue and Red and Bronze?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Red uses a bonded elliptical diamond, the Blue a nude elliptical stylus with more space and depth, the Bronze a finer fine-line cut with more precise treble detail. The Blue is the homogeneous, balanced middle of the series. Which one suits you depends on your standards and your budget.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill the Quintet Blue fit my tonearm?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsually, yes. At 9 g weight and 15 µm\/mN dynamic compliance, the Blue fits most light to medium-mass tonearms. We'll check the ideal resonance frequency with you if needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Ortofon Quintet Blue at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause we give you honest advice on which Quintet suits your system and which phono stage belongs with it. As an authorised dealer in Wädenswil, we take care of the matching, and our technician Mauri will professionally mount and align the cartridge on request. Call or write to us.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGet more out of the Quintet Blue: you'll find alignment tools and matching accessories under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plattenspieler-zubehor\"\u003eTurntable Accessories\u003c\/a\u003e, everything for a clean groove under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/platten-reinigung\"\u003eRecord Cleaning\u003c\/a\u003e. Everything else around your turntable is shown in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/alles-vinyl\"\u003eAll Vinyl\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ortofon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989549478224,"sku":"303418","price":549.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/ortofon-mc-quintet-blue-mc-tonabnehmer-perspektive.jpg?v=1786626944","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/ortofon-mc-quintet-blue","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}