{"product_id":"ortofon-quintet-blue-moving-coil-mc-phono-cartridge","title":"Ortofon Quintet Blue moving coil MC phono cartridge","description":"\u003cp\u003eOrtofon Quintet Blue Moving Coil Cartridge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ortofon Quintet Blue is a well-balanced moving coil cartridge designed to deliver smooth, detailed sound with excellent timing and musical flow. Positioned above the Quintet Red, it offers improved resolution and refinement, while maintaining an easy, natural presentation across a wide range of music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt its core is a Nude Elliptical diamond stylus mounted on an aluminium cantilever. This combination allows the cartridge to respond quickly and accurately to the record groove, revealing greater detail and improving dynamic performance compared to entry-level designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Quintet Blue is known for its cohesive and spacious sound, offering increased depth and clarity while retaining a smooth tonal balance. It delivers strong rhythmic performance, making it particularly engaging for a wide variety of genres. Compared to other models in the range, it provides a softer, more fluid presentation than the Red, with slightly less aggressive dynamics than the Bronze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cartridge body is constructed from a lightweight, durable ABS thermoplastic, with an aluminium frame and neodymium magnet system to ensure efficient output and consistent performance. Its low internal impedance makes it compatible with a wide range of phono stages and transformers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmooth, balanced sound with excellent timing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNude Elliptical stylus for improved detail and tracking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAluminium cantilever for fast, accurate response\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreater depth and space compared to entry-level models\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow internal impedance for broad system compatibility\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLightweight, durable ABS body construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeodymium magnet system for optimal output\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasy top-mount installation with threaded holes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutput Voltage: 0.5 mV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChannel Separation: \u0026gt; 21 dB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+2 \/ -0 dB)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStylus Type: Nude Elliptical\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTracking Force Range: 2.1 – 2.5 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended Tracking Force: 2.3 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCantilever Material: Aluminium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended Load Impedance: \u0026gt; 20 Ω\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCartridge Weight: 9 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild \u0026amp; Design:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBody Material: ABS (Acrylonitrile\/Butadiene\/Styrene)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrame: Aluminium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagnet Type: Neodymium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMounting: Threaded holes for simple installation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat’s Included:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrtofon Quintet Blue Cartridge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMounting hardware\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: This product is available for in-store demonstration. Visit the Spinning Room showroom in Leeds to experience the Quintet Blue in person.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ortofon Cartridges","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58297856917888,"sku":"RTF-QNT-BL-MVN","price":459.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/6926\/1184\/files\/rs_w_1200_h_1200-2_74e03063-2297-4fda-9b94-ac270b485887.png?v=1781876634","url":"https:\/\/thespinningroomhifi.co.uk\/products\/ortofon-quintet-blue-moving-coil-mc-phono-cartridge","provider":"The Spinning Room Hifi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}