The Quintet Black S is graced with a Nude Shibata diamond, considered one of the best stylus profiles available, mounted on a high-performance Sapphire cantilever. The Shibata’s slim, highly polished profile allows an exceedingly wide contact area to the walls of the groove and ensures detailed and pure reproduction throughout the spectrum, including even the most high frequency groove information.
Features
- Nude Shibata Diamond
- Sapphire Cantilever
- Pure Detailed Reproduction
- Low Internal Impedance
- Neodymium Magnet System
- Easy Secure Mounting
Accuracy Level
The MC Quintet Series reflects Ortofon’s commitment to precise, accurate reproduction without coloration. Its body is made from a lightweight, impact-resistant PC thermoplastic that provides a durable, scratch-resistant surface, while neodymium magnets help achieve optimal output. Low internal impedance makes the cartridge less sensitive to load, supporting compatibility with a wide range of preamps and transformers. The MC Quintet Black S represents the pinnacle of the series, delivering exceptional resolution and accurate insight into every recording.
Stylus
The MC Quintet Black S features a Shibata stylus mounted on a Sapphire cantilever, delivering detailed and pure reproduction across the frequency spectrum, volume range, and soundstage. Designed to perform across musical genres, the Quintet Black S offers the closest approach within the Quintet Series to Ortofon’s signature accuracy in sound.
Compatibility
The Quintet Black S is designed for easy, secure top mounting using the supplied screws. Its aluminium frame features threaded mounting holes that accommodate 5mm or 7mm screws depending on headshell thickness. Straight lines, visible stylus positioning, and ample clearance between the cartridge and record surface make installation and alignment easier, while broad compatibility allows the Quintet Series to perform well with most common tonearms.
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.
