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 |
