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Ortofon MC Quintet Mono - Moving Coil Cartridge The Ortofon MC Quintet Mono is a premium moving coil cartridge engineered for true mono vinyl playback, delivering exceptional tracking and superior surface noise control. Ideal for playing mono microgroove records, including worn or damaged discs, it ensures authentic mono sound without specialised equipment. Key Features Nude Elliptical stylus with r/R 8/18 µm tip radius for precise mono playback Strapped output delivers identical signals from both pole pins, eliminating the need for mono-specific equipment Compatible with any stereo playback system for true mono reproduction Excellent tracking ability on worn and damaged records Lightweight cartridge body made from ABS and aluminium Pure 4-nines silver coil wire for superior signal quality Specifications Output voltage at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec: 0.3 mV Frequency range at -3 dB: 20–25,000 Hz Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz ±2.0 dB Tracking ability at 315 Hz (recommended tracking force): 70 µm Dynamic lateral compliance: 15 µm/mN Stylus type: Nude Elliptical Stylus tip radius: r/R 8/18 µm Tracking force range: 2.1–2.5 g (21–25 mN) Recommended tracking force: 2.3 g (23 mN) Tracking angle: 20° Internal impedance (DC resistance): 5 Ohm Recommended load impedance: >20 Ohm Cartridge body material: ABS/Aluminium Coil wire material: Pure 4-nines silver (Ag) Cartridge colour: White Cartridge weight: 9 g The MC Quintet Mono is the top cartridge in the Quintet series for monophonic records, providing authentic mono sound quality without requiring specialised mono equipment.