Quintet Blue vs MC Quintet Mono
The MC Quintet Mono's output is 0.3 mV against the Quintet Blue's 0.5 mV. Both share compliance (15 cu), tracking force (2.3 g), and cartridge type (MC).
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The Ortofon MC Quintet Blue is a homogeneous moving coil cartridge positioned in the Quintet series between the Red and Bronze models. It delivers smooth reproduction with more space, depth, and detail compared to the Quintet Red, and moderate dynamic strength relative to the Quintet Bronze. Featuring a nude elliptical diamond stylus mounted on an aluminium cantilever, it excels in rhythmic music and provides a wide soundstage, excellent tracking, and balanced sound signature. Constructed with an ABS/Aluminium body and pure 4-nines copper coils, it weighs 9g and is compatible with most MC phono stages requiring >20 Ohm load impedance. Praised for neutral, dynamic performance with superior detail retrieval and composure on complex recordings.
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The closest alternatives on specs, description and the systems they turn up in, with the specs they share set side by side.
The MC Quintet Mono's output is 0.3 mV against the Quintet Blue's 0.5 mV. Both share compliance (15 cu), tracking force (2.3 g), and cartridge type (MC).
The Quintet Red matches the Quintet Blue on output (0.5 mV), compliance (15 cu), tracking force (2.3 g), and cartridge type (MC).
The MC Quintet Bronze's output is 0.3 mV against the Quintet Blue's 0.5 mV. Both share compliance (15 cu), tracking force (2.3 g), and cartridge type (MC).
The Blue Point No. 3 Low's compliance is 12 cu against the Quintet Blue's 15 cu and its tracking force 2.0 g against 2.3 g. Both share output (0.5 mV) and stylus type (Elliptical).
Sumiko Blue Point No. 3
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