Ortofon - Stylus 2M 78 for 2M Mono & 2M 78 Cartridges - Gray

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.

This update of the venerable ATN3600L conical bonded stylus, which has sold by the millions and been trusted by countless music lovers for more than 50 years, features a new modern design while retaining the ease-of-use, reliability, and sound quality that have made it the replacement stylus for so many turntables. The 0.6 mil conical stylus ensures proper contact with the record groove even when the cartridge is not quite level. Audio-Technica has been perfecting the art of transducer technology since our first handcrafted phono cartridge in 1962.

This elliptical bonded stylus makes it easy to upgrade the sound quality of any turntable equipped with an ATN3600L or ATN3600LC conical stylus, such as the turntables in our popular AT-LP60X series. Modeled after the venerable ATN3600L, which has sold by the millions and been trusted by countless music lovers for more than 50 years, the ATN3600LE features a 0.3 x 0.7 elliptical stylus for enhanced sound quality while remaining reliable and easy to use. Audio-Technica has been perfecting the art of transducer technology since our first handcrafted phono cartridge in 1962.