The OM 5E is a magnetic cartridge (MM) with an elliptical shaped stylus that provides balanced and distortion-free playback for general purpose applications.
As previously found on many of our award-winning introductory turntables, such as the iconic Pro-Ject Debut; the OM5E is a highly affordable but very competent true hi-fi cartridge. Using the same body type as the rest of Ortofon's instantly recognisable OM series, this model is a great accompaniment to your entry-level hi-fi set-up.
Please note, any OM-series replacement stylus will fit in this body, including the Stylus 78.
Technical Data:
Output Voltage (at 1kHz, 5cm/sec):
4mV
Channel Balance at 1kHz: 2dB
Channel Separation at 1kHz: 22dB
Channel Separation at 15kHz: 15dB
Frequency Range (at -3dB): 20 Hz - 25 kHz
Frequency Response 20Hz - 20kHz:
± 2dB
Tracking Ability at 315Hz:
Typically 65μm
Compliance, Dynamic, Lateral: 20μm / mN
Stylus Type: Elliptical
Stylus Tip Radius r / R: 8 / 18μm
Tracking Force Range: 1.5 - 2.0g (16 - 20mN)
Recommended Tracking Force: 1.75g (17.5mN)
Tracking Angle: 20º
Internal Impedance / DC Resistance:
750Ω
Internal Inductance:
450mH
Recommended Load Resistance:
47kΩ
Recommended Load Capacitance: 200 - 600pF
Cartridge Colour Body / Stylus:
Black / Black
Cartridge Weight: 5g
Replacement Stylus Unit: Stylus 5E