Ortofon Super OM 5Moving Magnet MCCartridge

Ortofon Super OM 5 - Moving Magnet MC Cartridge

The Ortofon Super OM 5 is a high-performance moving magnet cartridge designed for superior sound reproduction with both standard and low-mass tonearms. Featuring interchangeable styli and advanced design enhancements, it delivers clear, distortion-free vinyl playback for audiophiles and music enthusiasts.

Key Features

• Moving magnet cartridge compatible with standard and low-mass tonearms via removable weight plate
• Spherical stylus on OM 5S; elliptical stylus on Super OM 5E for improved tracking and reduced distortion
• Interchangeable styli including 3E, 5E, 10, 20, 30, 40, 78, and D 25 M for easy upgrades
• Low-mass cartridge body (2.5 g without weight plate) for precise tonearm matching
• High-rigidity Noryl cartridge body reduces resonance and enhances sound clarity
• Optimised pivot point and slit hollow pole pins extend frequency response
• Compatible with a wide range of phono preamps and playback systems

Specifications

• Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5 cm/sec: 4.5 mV
• Channel balance at 1 kHz: 2 dB
• Channel separation at 1 kHz: 20 dB
• Channel separation at 15 kHz: 12 dB
• Frequency range (-3 dB): 20–20,000 Hz
• Frequency response: 20–22,000 Hz
• Tracking ability at 315 Hz (recommended tracking force): 60 µm
• Compliance, dynamic, lateral: 20 µm/mN
• Stylus type: Spherical (OM 5S), Elliptical (Super OM 5E)
• Stylus tip radius: R 18 µm (Spherical)
• Tracking force range: 1.5–2.0 g (15–20 mN)
• Recommended tracking force: 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: 200–500 pF
• Cartridge colour (body/stylus): Black/Black
• Cartridge weight including extra weight: 5 g
• Cartridge weight excluding extra weight: 2.5 g
• Replacement stylus unit: Stylus 5S

Compatibility and Usage

The OM 5 series cartridges are designed for easy mounting and alignment on both top mount and bottom mount headshells. The removable weight plate ensures compatibility with standard and low-mass tonearms, allowing optimal tonearm matching and superior sound reproduction.

Styli Interchangeability

The OM 5 series offers a wide range of replacement styli, enabling users to upgrade sound quality without replacing the entire cartridge. Compatible styli include 3E, 5E, 10, 20, 30, 40, 78, and D 25 M, catering to various preferences and budgets.

About Ortofon

For over 50 years, Ortofon has been a leading manufacturer of moving magnet and moving coil cartridges, earning a strong reputation among music lovers and hi-fi enthusiasts worldwide.