User manual

Tonearm level, vertical tracking angle

Cartridges are constructed so that cantilever angle corresponds to the 20 deg. record cutting

angle, when the cartridge is loaded with recommended tracking force and the cartridge base is

parallel with the tonearm and this again is parallel to the record surface.

Connection to ampliﬁer

For ampliﬁers only having MM-input sockets, we recommend one of the Ortofon transformers

to be applied.

Antiskating

For the Quintet stylus types set normal antiskating, according to recommended tracking force.

Stylus Protection Guard

The stylus guard provided for Quintet Series cartridges is designed to be easily replaced and

removed. To avoid accidental damage to the stylus or cantilever please mount the enclosed

stylus guard onto the cartridge whenever the cartridge is not in use. A new stylus protection

guard can be purchased on the Ortofon webshop www.ortofon.com.

Please note

To avoid damages on the stylus or cantilever please keep the stylus guard on the cartridge any

time when mounting or dismounting the unit.

Stylus care

Ortofon does not recommend the use of solvents of any kind for cleaning of either the record

surface or stylus. If necessary, records may be washed in lukewarm demineralized water with

a dash of sulphonic soap. Remove dust carefully from record surfaces by using a ﬁne antistatic

brush or cloth before every use. The use of solvents on the stylus and cantilever may damage

stylus cement; interior parts of the cartridge can be affected seriously by the intrusion of solvents.

The Ortofon warranty will not be valid in cases where such treatment has caused malfunction.

For cleaning the stylus, use the enclosed ﬁber brush a few times along the cantilever in the

direction of the stylus, whenever you play a new record or change sides. Record care should

also be performed regularly and is of paramount importance to prolong the life and condition of

the stylus. Because of this, a record cleaning machine may be considered for ease and quality

of record cleaning.

Ortofon exchange service

Owing to the design of the Ortofon moving coil cartridge, the stylus is not part of a replaceable

assembly and therefore Ortofon offers an exchange service. If you should have the need for this

service, please contact your local Ortofon partner.