{"product_id":"ortofon-mc-quintet-blue-moving-coil-cartridge","title":"Ortofon MC Quintet Blue Moving Coil Phono Cartridge","description":"\u003carticle class=\"pearl-product-copy\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOrtofon MC Quintet Blue Moving Coil Phono Cartridge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pearl-lead\"\u003eThe MC Quintet Blue advances the Quintet platform with a Nude Elliptical diamond on an aluminum cantilever and four-nines-pure silver coil wire. It retains the series' useful 0.5 mV output and alignment-friendly body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePearl Audio’s Take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor many systems, the Blue is the point where the Quintet line becomes a long-term cartridge rather than an introduction to moving coil. The nude diamond is a meaningful mechanical upgrade while phono-stage requirements remain practical.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNude Elliptical stylus\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirectly mounting the diamond to the cantilever reduces unnecessary moving mass. Ortofon specifies 70 µm tracking ability and a recommended tracking force of 2.3 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSilver coil wire\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour-nines-pure silver winding is used in the moving-coil generator, which provides a 0.5 mV output from a 7-ohm internal impedance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eClear setup references\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Quintet body's straight edges make overhang and zenith easier to judge during installation, helping the stylus work as intended.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSystem Matching and Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse with a low-noise moving-coil input capable of appropriate gain for 0.5 mV and loading above 20 Ω. Confirm that the 9-gram body and 15 µm\/mN compliance are suitable for the tonearm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCartridge principle\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eLow-output moving coil\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eStylus\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eNude Elliptical\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCantilever\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eAluminum\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eOutput at 1 kHz\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e0.5 mV\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eChannel separation at 1 kHz\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\u0026gt;21 dB\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCompliance\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e15 µm\/mN\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eTracking ability at 315 Hz\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e70 µm\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eRecommended tracking force\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e2.3 g\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eTracking-force range\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e2.1–2.5 g\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eInternal impedance\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e7 Ω\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eRecommended load\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\u0026gt;20 Ω\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCartridge weight\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e9 g\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTalk with Pearl Audio\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContact Pearl Audio for cartridge matching, installation guidance, or help confirming the correct replacement stylus for your turntable. We can review your tonearm and phono-stage details before you make a decision.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e","brand":"Ortofon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43218625134690,"sku":"1315042","price":599.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2475\/2780\/files\/pearl-ortofon-mc-quintet-blue-01-e1bbd35de3a4.jpg?v=1786907682","url":"https:\/\/pearlaudio.com\/products\/ortofon-mc-quintet-blue-moving-coil-cartridge","provider":"Pearl Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}