Goldring Eroica H vs. Ortofon Quintet

[hifidivided]

Hello.

I recently ran in to some compatibility issues with my Dynavector 10x5 and I need a new cart to take its place. I'm currently deciding between the Eroica H and the new Ortofon Quintet (blue). I'm swaying towards the quintet right now.

Does anyone here have the new blue Quintet? Happy?

I use a Whest pre amp with a range of load and DB settings so most carts should be fine... MC or MM. Record player is a Rega P3-24.

Any suggestions or preferences from people? I've liked the dynamics and neutral balance of the 10x5 so far. Any advice on carts I should read u on greatly apprecited.

Thanks!

HiDi

 

[Al ears]

The new Ortofons are just that, new. I have not even seen a review of one yet let alone heard of anybody who has one.

What are you looking to spend?

What compatability issue did you have with dynavector?

Personally I don't see the point or get on with hi-output moving coils, if you are going to get one go for low-output.

Don't underestimate the Nagaoka range of cartridges, they are very good all-rounders for the money.

 

[hifidivided]

The 10x5 was creating a high pitch noise with the pre-amp. NO other combination of preamp and cart could recreate it. However the 10x5 works with other preamps. and preamp works perfect with any other cart that I could borrow from friends to test. And same results after bringing the gear to friend's places and using their setup.

I saw that the Quintet range was new but since they have been available for a short while I was hoping someone might have heard one. The blue LOMC looks tempting and thats what I'll go for.

 

[stevebrock]

How did you find the 10x5?

The only reason I ask is that I found the 10x5 a little too forward for my liking then changed to a Nagaoka MP200 - this really is lovely cart and is the around the same cost of a 10x5!

The Nagaoka is just musical, taut bass and refined treble - I love it

 

[stevebrock]

Also the MP200 has the boron cantilever - which reduces the resonanace compared to an alloy cantilever (MP110 / MP150)

 

[hifidivided]

I really like the 10x5! Would not change if it was not for the compatibility issues.

I have not heard the nagaoka but I will look into it. Thanks!

 

[hifidivided]

In the end I decided on the new Ortofon Quintet Blue and its about 10 hours in so far. Sounds amazing and I would not change it for anything!!

 

[Al ears]

Good to hear. Enjoy. I see the Black is getting good reviews too.

 

[floyd droid]

Just read Mr Boltons review , as always tis his ears and set up innit. Have to say that the carts body makes it look 'budget' to my eyes.

 

[hifidivided]

Absolutely. It looks kind of funny mounted on the Rega but our apartment is quite small and quite cluttered so t doesn't bother me. Gotta say though... setting it up and lining up the cart on the headshell was never easier. And when the sound is this good I can live with the big blue box hanging from the shell. Really... to my ears its beyond what I was expecting. Could also be a synergy thing as often is the case. But on my system the Blue Quintet matched with the Whest preamp sounds delightful. Highly recommended!

 

[Al ears]

Just read Mr Boltons review , as always tis his ears and set up innit. Have to say that the carts body makes it look 'budget' to my eyes.

Quite agree, but have you seen them Nagaoka's?

 

[floyd droid]

Keep em spinnin matey 🙂.

 

[floyd droid]

Quite agree, but have you seen them Nagaoka's?

I'll see your nagga and raise you a VDH Crimson. Dont knock naggies Al , Stevieboy will put a horse's head under yer duvet.

 

[Al ears]

Quite agree, but have you seen them Nagaoka's?

I'll see your nagga and raise you a VDH Crimson. Dont knock naggies Al , Stevieboy will put a horse's head under yer duvet.

Not knocking their sound at all, it was their budget looking looks I was on about,

And yes the Crimson does look like something that was knocked-up in a garden shed. 🙂

I have heard that if it is torqued too tightly into the headshell you can strip the collets straight out of the wood. yours for £3850 .... don't make me laugh!

And how the heck do you know I use a duvet??

 

[hifidivided]

Nevere been to keen on the spaceship-looking hifi stuff. I like the bland colors, box shape and functionl! 🙂 If only they would've kept the quintet clean in color without the logo then I would be in heaven!

Maybe its also the move from MM and HOMC to a LOMC that I'm reacting too. As always hard to tell with these things but after a few months of trouble shooting I am now back to just playing records and not thinking about the technical. Result!

 

[floyd droid]

Quite agree, but have you seen them Nagaoka's?

I'll see your nagga and raise you a VDH Crimson. Dont knock naggies Al , Stevieboy will put a horse's head under yer duvet.

Not knocking their sound at all, it was their budget looking looks I was on about,

And yes the Crimson does look like something that was knocked-up in a garden shed. 🙂

I have heard that if it is torqued too tightly into the headshell you can strip the collets straight out of the wood. yours for £3850 .... don't make me laugh!

And how the heck do you know I use a duvet??

Sigh , I knew thee were on about the looks of the naggies Al.

When I first got a glimpse of the Crimson I though exactly the same , jesus wept its rough !. I think matey who reviewed it actually did rawl the inserts, or at least one of them,out lol.