Ortofon OM 5s

The OM 5S features Spherical stylus, robust and economic solution for play back of vinyl records.

If your tonearm has a standard headshell or a cartridge mount, then step up to optimal sound reproduction with OMs. A glance at any one 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.

Channel balance at 1 kHz 2 dB
Output voltage at 1 kHz, 5cm/sec 4.5 mV
Channel separation at 1 kHz 20 dB
Frequency response 20 Hz - 20 kHz 20-20.000 Hz
Tracking ability at 315 Hz 60 µm
Compliance, dynamic, lateral 20 µm/mN
Stylus type Spherical
Stylus tip radius R 18 µm
Tracking force, recommended 1.8 g
Tracking angle 20°
Internal impedance, DC resistance 750 Ohm
Cartridge colour Black/Black
Cartridge weight incl. extra weight 5 g, excl. extra weight 2.5 g
Recommended load resistance 47 kOhm
Internal inductance 450 mH
Recommended load capacitance 200-500 pF
Replacement stylus Stylus 5S