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Ortofon OM5E Moving Magnet Cartridge

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Ortofon OM5E Moving Magnet Cartridge

Ortofon is a Danish manufacturer of high-quality phono cartridges, designed to get the very most out of your vinyl collection from a variety of price points. Ortofon cartridges, both Moving Magnet and Moving Coil configuration are commonly found supplied with high-quality ProJect turntable models, but Ortofon cartridges sound exceptional with any compatible turntable.

The OM 5" is a moving magnet (MM) cartridge designed and built by Ortofon to offer a superlative vinyl listening experience at the introductory level. Its elliptical shaped stylus allows for a balanced and dynamic playback that's free from distortion. 

The OM 5E can be found fitted as standard on many of ProJect's award-winning entry-level turntable models, the OM5E sits at a comfortable price-point while performing as a very capable, high-fidelity cartridge. 

Please note, any OM-series replacement stylus will fit in this body, including the Stylus 78. Designed for general listening use. 

Who is Ortofon?

Ortofon is a Danish manufacturer of high-quality phono cartridges, designed to get the very most out of your vinyl collection from a variety of price points. Ortofon cartridges, both Moving Magnet and Moving Coil configuration are commonly found supplied with high-quality ProJect turntable models, but Ortofon cartridges sound exceptional with any compatible turntable. 

 
Output Voltage (at 1kHz, 5cm/sec)  4mV
Channel Balance at 1kHz  2dB
Channel Separation at 1kHz 22dB
Channel Separation at 15kHz  15dB
Frequency Range (at -3dB)  20 Hz - 25 kHz 
Frequency Response 20Hz - 20kHz  ± 2dB 
 Tracking Ability at 315Hz Typically 65μm  
 Compliance, Dynamic, Lateral 20μm / mN
 Stylus Type Elliptical
 Stylus Tip Radius r / R 8 / 18μm 
Tracking Force Range  1.5 - 2.0g (16 - 20mN) 
 Recommended Tracking Force 1.75g (17.5mN) 
Tracking Angle 20º
Internal Impedance / DC Resistance 750Ω
Internal Inductance 450mH
Recommended Load Resistance 47kΩ
Recommended Load Capacitance 200 - 600pF
Cartridge Colour Body / Stylus Black/Black
Cartridge Weight 5g
Replacement Stylus Unit Stylus 5E

 

UK Delivery

Providing your item is in stock, the order is usually dispatched within 24 hours. Postage and packing is completely free for orders over £99*. Out of stock items will be dispatched as soon as they become available, which can take between 4 to 21 days      

UK Delivery orders are sent via our couriers' DPD Local on a next-day-delivery service and usually take between 1 and 3 days. 

          

Local Delivery

Certain manufacturers disallow mail order for their products, however a local delivery may be possible.

We offer a local delivery service for a large number of our products. After your order has been placed, a member of the Hifi Gear team will contact you to arrange a convenient date and time for your local, personal delivery.

 

Click & Collect

We offer a free ‘Click & Collect’ service on all items. As soon as your order has been completed and is ready for collection a member of our team will be in contact with you. Orders can be collected from our store at 11 King Street, Hereford, HR4 9BW.

 

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