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The OM 5S is a moving magnet cartridge for general purpose applicationIf your tonearm has a standard headshell or a cartridge mount, then step up to optimal sound reproduction with OM’s. 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 an 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.The OM 5S features Spherical stylus, robust and economic solution for play back of vinyl records.Read More
Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/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 response - 20-22.000 Hz Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force *) - 60 µm Compliance, dynamic, lateral - 20 µm/mN Stylus type - Spherical Stylus tip radius - R 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° *) Typical value 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 incl. extra weight - 5 g Cartridge weight excl. extra weight - 2.5 g