Ortofon
Quintet Black S
Introduced 2014$1,150 MSRP
Top model of Ortofon's Quintet MC series, with a nude Shibata diamond on a sapphire cantilever. A frequent recommendation at its price for detail and tracking.
MSRP
$1,150
Used market · Excellent
$700est.
-39% vs MSRP
as of Aug 16, 2026MSRP to used market
From $1,150 at launch to $700 today (estimated).
Specifications
- Type
- MC cartridge (low output)
- Stylus
- Nude Shibata, sapphire cantilever
- Output
- 0.3 mV
- Tracking force
- 2.3 g
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