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.
MC Quintet Red is an all-purpose cartridge that delivers open, dynamic sound with a slight touch of warmth.
The ST-7 transformer is a perfect match for the MC Quintet Red cartridge.
LH-4000 headshell is specially recommended for MC Quintet cartridges series.
Specification
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Output voltage at 1 kHz 5 cm/sec - 0.5 mV
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Channel balance - < 1.5 dB
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Channel separation at 1 kHz - > 21 dB
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Channel separation at 15 kHz - > 14 dB
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Frequency response 20-20.000 Hz - +/-2.5 dB
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Tracking ability at 315 Hz at recommended tracking force *) - 65 μm
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Compliance, dynamic, lateral - 15 μm/mN
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Stylus type - Elliptical
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Stylus tip radius - r/R 8/18 μm
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Tracking force range - 2.1-2.5 g (21-25 mN)
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Tracking force recommended - 2.3 g (23 mN)
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Tracking angle - 20º
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Internal impedance, DC resistance - 7 Ohm
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Recommended load impedance - >20 Ohm
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Cartridge body material - ABS/Aluminium
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Coil wire material - Copper
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Cartridge colour - Red
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Cartridge weight - 9 g
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*) Typical value