Ortofon Hi-Fi OM 5E Moving Magnet Cartridge

$119.00

OM 5E features Elliptical stylus that provides balanced and distortion-free playback.

The Ortofon OM 5 series is the lowest mass range of moving magnet cartridges offered by Ortofon. The cartridge body has been designed to provide easy mounting and alignment on both top mount and bottom mount headshells.

If your tonearm has a standard headshell or a cartridge mount, then step up to optimal sound reproduction with OMs. A glance at any one of these cartridges will reveal Ortofon’s answer to perfect tonearm matching. Ingeniously tucked into the top of the mounting bracket is a tiny, removable weight-plate.

If your tonearm is a standard tonearm, just leave the weight-plate. If your tonearm is one of the low mass types, then simply remove the weight. The mass of your OM cartridge is now a mere 2.5g.

The series provides excellent compatibility when used in an assortment of playback systems and with a wide variety of phono preamps. By adopting a wide range of replacement styli, the OM 5 Series can provide an optimum match for your home system, application and budget.

Brand:Ortofon
Description

Advancements In Sound – The OM 5 Series body is manufactured from Noryl (plastic & glass compound), a lightweight material, which ensures high rigidity and freedom from resonances. By means of computer simulations it has been possible to define the natural pivot point of the system with unprecedented accuracy while achieving an optimum oscillation balance. The result: improved linearity, higher channel separation and reduced distortion.

Styli Types And Interchangeability – The OM 5E features an Elliptical diamond. Elliptical diamonds are able to follow the groove oscillations more accurately than spherical diamonds due to their contoured shape. This results in better tracking and less distortion. In the development of OM cartridges, a major objective was to provide the music lover with the opportunity to optimize sound reproduction without having to replace the entire cartridge. Instead of being merely intended for replacement purposes following wear or damage, the OM 5 Series allows you to step up to better sound by simply upgrading the stylus. Depending on your preference, styli for the OM 5 Series are easily interchanged and include: Stylus 3E, 5E, 10, 20, 30, 40 & 78 and D 25 M.

  • Output Voltage At 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec:  4 mV
  • Channel Balance at 1 kHz:  2dB
  • Channel Separation at 1 kHz:  22 dB
  • Channel Separation at 15 kHz:  15 dB
  • Frequency Response:  20–20,000 Hz +/- 3 dB
  • Tracking Ability at 315 Hz at recommended tracking force*):  60 μm
  • Compliance, Dynamic, Lateral:  20 μm/mN
  • Stylus Type:  Elliptical
  • Stylus Tip Radius:  r/R 8/18 μm
  • Tracking Force Range:  1.5–2.0 g (15-20 mN)
  • Tracking Force, Recommended:  1.75 g (17.5 mN)
  • Tracking Angle:  20°
  • Internal Impedance, DC Resistance:  750 Ohm
  • Internal Inductance:  450 mH
  • Recommended Load Resistance:  47 kOhm
  • Recommended Load Capacitance:  200-500 pF
  • Cartridge Colour, Body/Stylus:  Black/Black
  • Cartridge Weight incl. extra weight:  5 g
  • Cartridge Weight excl. extra weight:  2.5 g
  • Replacement Stylus Unit:  Stylus 5E

*) Typical value