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 recognizable 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.

Key Features:

• Introductory overhead mount cartridge
• Optimized sound reproduction
• distortion-free playback
• Elliptical stylus profile
• Easy tonearm matching

Specifications:

• Output Voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/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 - 3dB:  20-25.000 Hz
• Frequency Response:  20-20.000 Hz ± 2 dB
• Tracking Ability at 315Hz at 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 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:  200-600 pF
• Cartridge Colour:  Black/Black
• Cartridge Weight:  5 g