Ortofon - OM 5E Elliptical Stylus and Listening Cartridge, Single - Black
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The OM 5E Elliptical Stylus and Listening Cartridge, Single, is a testament to Ortofon's over 50 years of expertise in designing and manufacturing superior Moving Magnet cartridges. Esteemed by music aficionados and Hi-Fi enthusiasts globally, this product stands as a symbol of high-quality sound reproduction. Designed for optimal fit, this cartridge is a perfect match for tonearms with a standard headshell or a cartridge mount. The OM 5E is equipped with a cleverly integrated, removable weight-plate in the mounting bracket, allowing for easy customization based on your tonearm type. For standard tonearms, the weight-plate remains in place, while for low mass types, it can be effortlessly removed, reducing the cartridge mass to a mere 2.5g.The standout feature of the OM 5E is its elliptical stylus, renowned for delivering balanced and distortion-free playback. Thanks to its contoured shape, the elliptical diamond stylus tracks groove oscillations with greater precision than spherical diamonds, resulting in superior tracking and minimal distortion.The OM 5E also offers the flexibility of a wide range of replacement styli, catering to your unique home system, application, and budget. This feature allows you to enhance your sound reproduction without the need to replace the entire cartridge. Simply upgrade the stylus to step up to better sound. The OM 5E is compatible with a variety of styli, including 3E, 5E, 10, 20, 30, 40 & 78 and D 25 M, making it a versatile choice for any music lover. In essence, the OM 5E Elliptical Stylus and Listening Cartridge, Single, combines Ortofon's innovative design, high-quality materials, and advanced technology to deliver a reliable, stylish, and durable solution for superior audio experience.
Features
SUPERIOR SOUND QUALITY
Experience crystal-clear audio with the OM 5E's elliptical stylus, designed to deliver exceptional detail and accurate sound reproduction across a wide frequency range.
OPTIMIZED TRACKING
Enjoy skip-free playback with a tracking ability of 65 microm at the recommended force, ensuring your vinyl records are played smoothly and accurately every time.
ENHANCED CHANNEL SEPARATION
Benefit from a wide soundstage with channel separation of 22 dB at 1 kHz, providing a more immersive and detailed listening experience for audiophiles.
WIDE FREQUENCY RESPONSE
Hear every nuance with a frequency range of 20-25,000 Hz, capturing the full spectrum of sound from deep bass to crisp highs for a balanced audio profile.
PRECISION ENGINEERING
The elliptical stylus with r/R 8/18 microm tip radius is crafted for precise groove tracking, minimizing wear on your records and maximizing stylus longevity.
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- Accessory TypeOtherModel CompatibilityUniversal
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The OM 5E Elliptical Stylus and Listening Cartridge, Single, is a testament to Ortofon's over 50 years of expertise in designing and manufacturing superior Moving Magnet cartridges. Esteemed by music aficionados and Hi-Fi enthusiasts globally, this product stands as a symbol of high-quality sound reproduction. Designed for optimal fit, this cartridge is a perfect match for tonearms with a standard headshell or a cartridge mount. The OM 5E is equipped with a cleverly integrated, removable weight-plate in the mounting bracket, allowing for easy customization based on your tonearm type. For standard tonearms, the weight-plate remains in place, while for low mass types, it can be effortlessly removed, reducing the cartridge mass to a mere 2.5g.The standout feature of the OM 5E is its elliptical stylus, renowned for delivering balanced and distortion-free playback. Thanks to its contoured shape, the elliptical diamond stylus tracks groove oscillations with greater precision than spherical diamonds, resulting in superior tracking and minimal distortion.The OM 5E also offers the flexibility of a wide range of replacement styli, catering to your unique home system, application, and budget. This feature allows you to enhance your sound reproduction without the need to replace the entire cartridge. Simply upgrade the stylus to step up to better sound. The OM 5E is compatible with a variety of styli, including 3E, 5E, 10, 20, 30, 40 & 78 and D 25 M, making it a versatile choice for any music lover. In essence, the OM 5E Elliptical Stylus and Listening Cartridge, Single, combines Ortofon's innovative design, high-quality materials, and advanced technology to deliver a reliable, stylish, and durable solution for superior audio experience.
The Ortofon HiFi Care Accessory Pack is a complete essential toolkit designed to help vinyl enthusiasts achieve the best possible performance from their turntable setup. Carefully curated by Ortofon this pack includes five high-quality accessories that support precise alignment accurate tracking and optimal record and stylus care.FeaturesComplete Turntable Care ToolkitAccurate Turntable LevelingGentle Record CleaningEffective Stylus CleaningPrecise Cartridge AlignmentCorrect Tracking ForceLibelleEnsures accurate turntable leveling for optimal tracking performance.Record BrushGently removes dust and debris from your records reducing noise and protecting both vinyl and stylus.Fiber Stylus BrushEffectively cleans the stylus tip to maintain clarity and extend the life of your cartridge.Alignment ToolHelps you align your cartridge with precision engineered to deliver optimal tracking performance.Pressure GaugeAllows you to set the correct tracking force ensuring the stylus performs safely and accurately.What's in the BoxHi-Fi Turntable Accessory PackLibelleRecord BrushFiber Stylus BrushAlignment ToolPressure GaugeSpecificationsApplications: Turntable Setup Record Care Stylus Care Cartridge Alignment Tracking Force Setup
Stylus 7 Replacement Stylus recommended for M 7 and TM 7U cartridges models.What's in the Box:Stylus 7 Replacement StylusSpecificationsFrequency range: 20 - 20000HzFrequency response: 20 - 18000Hz 2dBCompliance dynamic lateral: 25μm/mNStylus type: EllipticalStylus tip radius: r/R 8/18μmEquivalent stylus tip mass: 0.5mgTracking force range: 1.0 - 1.5g (10 - 15mN)Tracking force recommended: 1.25g (12.5mN)Tracking angle: 20°Recommended for the following cartridgeTM 7U
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.FeaturesImproved Linearity Higher Channel Separation And Reduced DistortionRemovable Weight PlateLowest-Mass Range Of MM Cartridges Offered By OrtofonStylus Type: SphericalStyli Types And InterchangeabilityBy adopting a wide range of replacement styli the OM 5 Series can provide an optimum match for your home system application and budget. In the development of OM 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: 3E 5E 10 20 30 40 78 and D 25 M.What's in the BoxOM 5S MM Phono CartridgeSpecificationsChannel balance at 1 kHz: 2 dBOutput voltage at 1 kHz 5cm/sec: 4.5 mVChannel separation at 1 kHz: 20 dBChannel separation at 15 kHz: 12 dBFrequency response 20 Hz - 20 kHz: 20-20.000 HzTracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force: 60 µmCompliance dynamic lateral: 20 µm/mNStylus type: SphericalStylus tip radius: R 18 µmTracking force range: 1.5-2.0 g (15-20 mN)Tracking force recommended: 1.75
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