Ortofon Super OM 5

The Ortofon OM 5S is the pickup for ambitious beginners turntables. A modified generator compared to the Ortofon OM 5E makes the difference. 

Technical specifications

• 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 range at - 3dB  -  20-25.000 Hz
• Frequency response  -  20-20.000 Hz ± 2 dB
• Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force - 65 µm
• Compliance, dynamic, lateral  -  20 µm/mN
• Stylus type  -  Elliptical
• Stylus tip radius  -  r/R 8/18 µm
• Tracking force range  -  1.5-2.0 g (15-20 mN)
• Tracking force, recommended  -  1.75 g (17.5 mN)
• Tracking angle  - 20°

• Internal impedance, DC resistance  -  1 kOhm
• Internal inductance  -  580 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
• Replacement stylus unit  - Stylus 5E, Stylus 10