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OM 5S MM Cartridge

by Ortofon
$63.99
MAP

OM 5S
The OM 5S is a moving magnet cartridge for general purpose application

The OM 5S features Spherical stylus, robust and economic solution for play back of vinyl records.

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 2.5 g.

Styli types and interchangeability
A great match for your home system 

By adopting a wide range of replacement styli, the OM 5 Series can provide an optimum match for your home system, application, and budget.

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: styli 3E, 5E, 10, 20, 30, 40 & 78 and D 25 M. 

  • Channel balance at 1 kHz:  2 dB
  • Output voltage at 1 kHz, 5cm/sec:  4 mV
  • Channel separation at 1 kHz:  20 dB
  • Frequency response 20 Hz - 20 kHz:  20-20.000 Hz
  • Tracking ability at 315 Hz:  60 µm
  • Compliance, dynamic, lateral:  20 µm/mN
  • Stylus type:  Spherical
  • Stylus tip radius:  R 18 µm
  • Tracking force, recommended:  1.8 g
  • Tracking angle:  20°
  • Internal impedance, DC resistance:  750 Ohm
  • Cartridge colour:  Black/Black
  • Cartridge weight:  incl. extra weight 5 g, excl. extra weight 2.5 g
  • Recommended load resistance:  47 kOhm
  • Internal inductance:  450 mH
  • Recommended load capacitance:  200-500 pF
  • Replacement stylus:  Stylus 5S

Ortofon-branded products are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 2 years from the date of original retail purchase when used in accordance with Ortofon’s user manuals. If a defect arises during the warranty period, Ortofon, at its option will (1) repair the product at no charge or (2) exchange the product with one of equivalent functionality or one that is at least functionally equivalent to the product it replaces. This warranty excludes damage resulting from abuse, accident, modifications, unauthorized repairs, improper installation, or other causes that are not defects in materials and workmanship as well as normal depletion of consumable parts such as styli unless failure has occurred due to a defect in materials or workmanship.

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