Ortofon

Quintet Black S Cartridge

Ortofon Quintet Black S Cartridge

Introducing the best in its class – the Ortofon Quintet Black S Cartridge, the epitome of state-of-the-art craftsmanship in the world of audio perfection. A true sonic marvel, the Quintet Black encapsulates the essence of your records, with each note redefined in unerring detail and complexity setting a new benchmark for performance. The new MC Quintet Black S model is graced with Shibata stylus on the Sapphire cantilever. Sapphire is one of the best cantilever options which provides an excellent mechanical pulse transfer from the stylus to the coil system. This unique combination guarantees a substantial and finely polished contact area with the groove walls, ensuring a pure and detailed audio reproduction that encompasses the entire spectrum, right up to the highest frequency groove nuances. The Quintet Black epitomizes technical excellence, boasting an output voltage of 0.3 mV at 1000Hz, 5cm/sec and an impressive channel balance at 1 kHz of less than 1dB. The channel separation at 1 kHz and 15 kHz exceeds 23 dB and 15 dB respectively, presenting the user with an unerring audio clarity. The Quintet Black offers a frequency range of 20 - 25000 Hz, with a frequency response of 20-20000 Hz within +/- 1.5 dB. Its tracking ability reaches a staggering 80 µm at 315Hz at the recommended tracking force of 2.3 g, ensuring unparalleled audio precision.

Features:

1. Top-of-the-line Nude Shibata diamond stylus: Renowned as one of the finest styli, it offers unparalleled accuracy and durability.
2. Sapphire Cantilever: Sapphire is one of the best cantilever options for providing excellent mechanical pulse transfer from the stylus to the coil system.
3. Superior Output Voltage: With an output voltage of 0.3 mV at 1000Hz, 5cm/sec, the Quintet Black S stands out in its category.
4. Impressive Channel Balance: The channel balance at 1 kHz of less than 1dB and channel separation at 1kHz and 15kHz of 23 dB and 15 dB respectively ensure exquisite audio clarity.
5. Extended Frequency range: The Quintet Black S offers a frequency range of 20 - 25,000 Hz, extending beyond the typical auditory spectrum.
6. Remarkable Tracking Ability: This cartridge's tracking ability of 80 µm at 315Hz at the recommended tracking force of 2.3 g equals sonic precision.
7. Aucurum Coil Wire: Made from gold-plated copper, Aucurum coil wire ensures an enhanced signal transfer.
8. ABS/Aluminium Body: This balance of materials ensures a robust yet lightweight design.
9. Bespoke Fitting & Calibration Service: A custom fitting, balancing, alignment, and calibration service is offered for our customers in Brisbane.

Benefits:

1. Enjoy Enhanced Sound Quality: The Nude Shibata stylus and Boron cantilever dramatically improve the detail and texture of your vinyl records.
2. Exceptional Audio Clarity: The impressive output voltage and channel balance deliver a clear, crisp sound that is second to none amongst its competitors.
3. Expansive Sonic Landscape: The extended frequency range allows you to enjoy every nuance of your favorite music, from the deepest bass to the highest pitched melodies.
4. Unparalleled Precision: The tracking ability ensures every detail is captured, resulting in accurate and flawless sound reproduction.
5. Superior Signal transfer: The Aucurum coil wire enhances signal transfer for a clean, uncolored audio performance.
6. Robust and Lightweight: The ABS/Aluminium body guarantees durability and easy installation onto your turntable.
7. Tailor-made Experience: The custom fitting, balancing, alignment, and calibration service will fine-tune your Quintet Black S to your specific turntable for an optimal audio experience.

Specification

In conclusion, the Ortofon Quintet Black S Cartridge surpasses all expectations for exceptional sound quality, fidelity, and performance, offering you, the audiophile, a sonic journey into the heart of your favorite recordings. The Quintet Black isn't just a cartridge, it's the embodiment of Ortofon’s continual refinement and unwavering commitment to quality, offering a superior standard of audio reproduction that stays true to the original sound. At The Audio Tailor, we are committed to offering products like this that express pure craftsmanship and stand at the pinnacle of audio perfection. Our expert team, at our renowned Brisbane store, is at your disposal for any queries and for professional fitting and alignment. Revel in a world where every note, every nuance, is captured and conveyed with breathtaking clarity. The quintessence of your vinyl records awaits with the Ortofon Quintet Black S Cartridge. 

"Tonally easy on the ear. Absolutely no sibilance, deeb bass and punchy mid bass. Midrange is not as present as on the best MM or MI but it is silky, clean and maybe more coherent with the rest of tonal spectrum. It is also quite entertaining with a dynamic presentation."

Read full review by Vinylengine here