Ortofon Quintet Red — cartridge and replacement stylus
Entry MC (stock on Pro-Ject X2 B, Classic EVO). MC styli are NOT user-replaceable: a worn or damaged Quintet goes through Ortofon's exchange service (trade-in credit toward a new MC) or a third-party retip. Budget the full cartridge, not a stylus, at replacement time.
Ortofon cites approximately 1,000 hours of stylus life. Actual service life varies with tracking force, record condition, cleaning and use.
Specifications
| Type | MC |
|---|---|
| Mount | half-inch |
| Stylus shape | elliptical |
| Output | 0.5 mV |
| Tracking force | 2.1–2.5 g |
| Cartridge reference price | $419 |
| Replacement stylus | Not user-replaceable |
| Cited stylus life | ~1,000 hours |
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