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Ortofon OM 5EMoving MagnetCartridge

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Ortofon OM 5E - Moving Magnet Cartridge

The Ortofon OM 5E is a premium moving magnet (MM) cartridge featuring an elliptical stylus that delivers balanced, distortion-free sound for clear and reliable vinyl playback. Ideal for general-purpose use, it offers excellent audio clarity and is compatible with standard phono inputs.

Key Features

  • Moving Magnet (MM) cartridge with elliptical stylus
  • Balanced and distortion-free sound reproduction
  • Recommended tracking force: 1.75 g (17.5 mN)
  • Wide frequency response: 20 Hz – 20,000 Hz ± 2 dB
  • Lightweight design: 5 g cartridge weight
  • Compatible with standard phono inputs (recommended load resistance 47 kOhm)

Specifications

  • Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5 cm/sec: 4 mV
  • Channel balance at 1 kHz: 2 dB
  • Channel separation at 1 kHz: 22 dB
  • Channel separation at 15 kHz: 15 dB
  • Frequency range at -3 dB: 20 – 25,000 Hz
  • Frequency response: 20 – 20,000 Hz ± 2 dB
  • Tracking ability at 315 Hz (recommended tracking force): 65 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 angle: 20°
  • Internal impedance (DC resistance): 750 Ohm
  • Internal inductance: 450 mH
  • Recommended load resistance: 47 kOhm
  • Recommended load capacitance: 200 – 600 pF
  • Cartridge colour (body/stylus): Black/Black
  • Cartridge weight: 5 g

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