ortofon moving coil cartridges
The Quintet Red is a perfect introduction to the world of Ortofon moving coils. This entry-level MC cartridge has very high price-to-performance ratio and is a perfect all-rounder for the newcomers to the world of Moving Coil cartridges.
It features an Elliptical diamond which is cut and polished to Ortofon’s standards.
Output voltage at 1 kHz 5 cm/sec - 0.5 mV
Stylus type - Elliptical
Tracking force recommended - 2.3 g (23 mN)
The Quintet Blue will bring more space, depth and detail into the sound and is a very good choice for any kind of music, especially rhythmic.
Output voltage at 1 kHz 5 cm/sec - 0.5 mV
Stylus type - Nude Elliptical
Tracking force recommended - 2.3 g (23 mN)
The slim profile of its Nude Fine Line diamond stylus means the Quintet Bronze will track even the highest frequency information, making it a must for discerning listeners.
Additionally its larger footprint ensures reduced distortion and record wear.
Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec. - 0.3 mV
Stylus type - Nude Fine Line
Tracking force, recommended - 2.3 g (23 mN)
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.
Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec. - 0.3 mV
Stylus type - Nude Shibata on Sapphire cantilever
Tracking force, recommended - 2.3 g (23 mN)
The Cadenza Red model delivers open, dynamic sound with a touch of warmth. It uses a Nude Fine Line stylus with a cylindrical aluminium cantilever. The coils are made from 6NX (99.9999 %) pure silver wire.
An improved winding process on the armature allows a better channel balance.
Output voltage at 1 kHz 5 cm/sec - 0.45 mV
Stylus type - Nude Fine Line on Alu cantilever
Tracking force recommended - 2.5 g (25 mN)
The soundstage of Cadenza Blue is wide open and grandiose straight out of the box.
The Cadenza Blue model uses a Nude FG 70 stylus with a very thin ruby cantilever.
Output voltage at 1 kHz 5 cm/sec - 0.5 mV
Stylus type - Nude FG 70 on Ruby cantilever
Tracking force recommended - 2.5 g (25 mN)
Cadenza Bronze stereo imaging capabilities illuminate the farthest corners of the soundstage in all three dimensions. Cadenza Bronze is a true high-end reference cartridge, conveying music with supreme precision, impact and dynamics.
Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec. - 0.4 mV
Stylus type - Nude Ortofon Replicant 100 on conical alu cantilever
Tracking force, recommended - 2.5 g (25 mN)
Cadenza Black is optimized for an amazing tonal neutrality, dynamics and purity of sound. The Cadenza Black model uses a Nude Shibata stylus with a boron cantilever. The effective mass of the stylus/cantilever system is extremely low due to the use of a very thin boron rod.
Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec. - 0.33 mV
Stylus type - Nude Shibata on Boron cantilever
Tracking force, recommended - 2.3 g (23 mN)
exclusives series
The Xpression cartridge bridges the gap between the SPU-type cartridges and High-End cartridges like the MC A90 and the MC Windfeld designed for headshell mounting. The result is a high-performance moving coil cartridge with the convenience of a standard headshell connector, which provides a simple and elegant method of directly connecting the generator and tonearm via the Xpression’s one-piece body.
Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec. - 0.3 mV
Stylus type - Special polished Nude Ortofon Replicant 100 on Boron Cantilever
Tracking force, recommended - 2.6 g (26 mN)
Those who choose to adopt the MC Windfeld Ti will experience the lifelike, dynamic and open sound, with exceedingly clear midrange. The MC Windfeld Ti remains extremely musical while paying close attention to micro dynamic details, with its delicate, but also analytical nature.
Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec. - 0.2 mV
Stylus type - Special polished Nude Ortofon Replicant 100 on Boron Cantilever
Tracking force, recommended - 2.3 g (23 mN)
The MC Verismo is a new state-of-the-art product, representative of numerous Ortofon design ideals—truly exemplary of the highest degree of performance possible in contemporary analogue playback technology.
The addition of a solid Diamond cantilever provides the best possible interface between the stylus and armature, owing to its hardness and crystal structure. The improvements found in the use of a Diamond cantilever have redefined the boundaries of analogue reproduction, presenting greater inner detail, subtlety, and depth like never before.
Output voltage at 1 kHz, 5cm/sec. 0.2 mV
Stylus type Special polished Nude Ortofon Replicant 100 on Diamond Cantilever
Tracking force, recommended 2.6 g (26 mN)
The Ortofon's greatest phono cartridge ever, the MC Diamond delivers recorded music like you’ve never heard it before. Featuring a titanium body, optimized magnet system, diamond cantilever and a new rubber suspension, the MC Diamond provides an entirely new level of experience for audiophiles.
Output voltage at 1 kHz, 5cm/sec. - 0.2 mV
Stylus type - Special polished Nude Ortofon Replicant 100 on Diamond Cantilever
Stylus tip radius - r/R 5/100 µm
Tracking force, recommended - 2.6 g (26 mN)