Ortofon: OM 5E Elliptical Cartridge

LAB POINTS

• staple listening cartridge, best seller at this price level
• provides balanced, distortion-free playback
• elliptical series stylus
• fits on most turntables
• not for DJ use

The OM 5E is a moving magnet cartridge for general purpose application. If your tonearm has a standard headshell or a cartridge mount, then step up to optimal sound reproduction with OMs. A glance at anyone 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.” – Ortofon

KEY FEATURES

• cartridge type: moving magnet for everyday listening
• stylus shape: elliptical
• stylus construction: bonded diamond
• cantilever material: aluminum
• output voltage: 4.0 mV
• frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
• channel separation: 22 dB
• tracking force: 1.8 g
• cartridge weight: 2.5 g
• replaceable stylus: yes
• upgradeable stylus: yes