Recommendations
The MC Quintet series will let you discover the reason audiophiles and music lovers typically prefer the moving coil sound. Each time you step up, you will get better performance, but you also want to be sure to match things up properly for your system.
You’ll need to consider your tonearm and in many cases your phono preamp. The Red and Blue models have a pretty decent output for most MC phono preamps, but the others will need more gain.
We are here for you though and our experts can help you pick the best Quintet for your turntable as it really does come down to finding the best choice for your system. Once we have helped you find the best one, we can either mount it in our shop or offer phone or video support to help you with any setup questions.
Rega owners who want to try out an Ortofon Quintet will be happy to know you can now source the special Acoustic Signature Spacer Set Ortofon recommends for Rega tables from Audio Advice. Installation is super simple as you do not need to remove the tonearm; they simply slide right under it after you loosen the arm collar. And with a Quintet it is easy to see when you have the right one with its very square front.
We hope this article has helped you understand the differences in the Ortofon Quintet models, and that you have gotten some insight into this great Danish company that recently celebrated its 100th anniversary!
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