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Ortofon Super OM 5E MM Phono Cartridge

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Ortofon's Super OM 5E MM phono cartridge offers refinements and upgrades to the OM 5E design for improved linearity, higher channel separation, and reduced distortion.

    $89.99
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    Improved Linearity, Higher Channel Separation, and Reduced Distortion

    Ortofon's famous OM 5E moving magnet phono cartridge is already an outstanding performer. But the new Super OM 5E extends the benefits even further with refinements and upgrades to the OM 5E design.

    The Super OM 5E features an elliptical stylus that provides balanced and distortion-free playback. Elliptical diamonds are able to follow the groove oscillations more accurately than spherical diamonds due to their contoured shape. This results in better tracking and less distortion.

    By means of computer simulations it has been possible to define the natural pivot point of the system with unprecedented accuracy while achieving an optimum oscillation balance. The result: improved linearity, higher channel separation, and reduced distortion. Wait until you hear the difference with your favorite LPs.

    More 'Super' Improvements

    OM Super cartridges models have split pole PINs, reducing magnetic losses at the treble end. This technology extends the frequency range and improves phase linearity.

    Also, the OM Super 5 cartridge body is manufactured from a plastic and glass compound called Noryl, ensuring high rigidity and freedom from resonances.

    Optimal Fit and Sound Reproduction

    If 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 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 2.5g.

    Elliptical Diamond Stylus for High Performance Playback

    The OM 5E features elliptical stylus that provides balanced and distortion-free playback. Elliptical diamonds are able to follow the groove oscillations more accurately than spherical diamonds due to their contoured shape. This results in better tracking and less distortion.

    The OM 5 series is the lowest-mass moving magnet cartridge offered by Ortofon. Designed to provide easy mounting and alignment on both top mount and bottom mount headshells, it provides excellent compatibility when used in an assortment of playback systems and with a wide variety of phono preamps.

    Convenient Stylus Interchangeability

    By accommodating a wide range of replacement styli, the OM 5 can provide an optimum match for your home system, application and budget.

    In the development of OM-series cartridges, a major objective was to provide the music lover with the opportunity to optimize sound reproduction without having to replace the entire cartridge. Instead of being merely intended for replacement purposes following wear or damage, the OM 5 Series allows you to step up to better sound by simply upgrading the stylus. Depending on your preference, styli for the OM 5 Series are easily interchanged and include the models 3E, 5E, 10, 20, 30, 40, and 78 and D 25 M.

    Product Features

    • Moving magnet phono cartridge
    • Refinements and upgrades to the OM 5E design
    • Improved linearity, higher channel separation and reduced distortion
    • Split pole PINs reduce magnetic losses at the treble end
    • Noryl body ensures high rigidity and freedom from resonances
    • Lowest-mass moving magnet cartridge offered by Ortofon.
    • Designed to provide easy mounting and alignment on both top mount and bottom mount headshells
    • Provides excellent compatibility when used in an assortment of playback systems and with a wide variety of phono preamps

    Product Specs

    • Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec.: 4 mV
    • Channel balance at 1 kHz: 1.5 dB
    • Channel separation at 1 kHz: 22 dB
    • Channel separation at 15 kHz: 15 dB
    • Frequency response: 20-20,000 + 3 / - 3 dB
    • Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force: -60 µm
    • Compliance, dynamic, lateral: 20 µm/mN
    • Stylus type: Elliptical
    • Stylus tip radius: r/R 8/18 µm
    • Tracking force range: 1.5-2.0g (15-20 mN)
    • Tracking force, recommended: 1.75 g (17.5 mN)
    • Tracking angle: 20°
    • Internal impedance, DC resistance: 1 k Ohm
    • Internal inductance: 580 mH
    • Recommended load resistance: 47 kOhm
    • Recommended load capacitance: 200-500 pF
    • Cartridge color, body/stylus: Black/Black
    • Cartridge weight, including extra weight: 5 g
    • Cartridge weight, including extra weight: 2.5 g
    • Replacement stylus unit: Stylus 5E, Stylus 10

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