Ortofon OM 5S Moving Magnet Cartridge
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Product Summary
The Ortofon OM 5S is a straightforward, affordable moving magnet cartridge that offers a simple route into enjoyable vinyl playback. It is a strong option for turntable owners who want a reliable cartridge with easy system matching, broad tonearm compatibility and a sound that stays clean and controlled without making setup complicated.
A big part of its appeal is the OM platform itself. The low-mass body includes Ortofon’s removable weight plate, which helps the cartridge suit both standard and lower-mass tonearms more easily. The spherical stylus keeps things robust and economical, making the OM 5S a sensible choice for everyday listening and a useful fit for turntables where dependable tracking and straightforward ownership matter most.
It also makes sense as part of a longer-term upgrade path. The OM family supports a wide range of replacement and upgrade styli, so there is a clear route to improving performance later without replacing the whole cartridge body. For anyone wanting a well-proven, easy-to-match and budget-friendly MM cartridge, the Ortofon OM 5S is a very solid choice.
Key Benefits
- Moving magnet design makes it easy to partner with a wide range of standard phono stages
- Spherical stylus offers robust, dependable everyday playback
- 4mV output gives straightforward compatibility in real-world hi-fi systems
- Removable weight plate helps match the cartridge more easily to both standard and lower-mass tonearms
- Easy mounting and alignment make it a practical option for first upgrades and replacement installations
- OM stylus upgrade path makes long-term ownership more flexible and cost-effective
Technical Specifications
Cartridge Details
- Product Type: Moving magnet phono cartridge
- Output Voltage: 4mV at 1kHz, 5cm/sec.
- Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz +3 / -3dB
- Channel Separation: 20dB at 1kHz
- Channel Balance: 2dB at 1kHz
- Tracking Ability: 60µm at 315Hz
- Compliance, Dynamic Lateral: 20µm/mN
- Stylus Profile: Spherical
- Stylus Tip Radius: R 18µm
- Recommended Tracking Force: 1.75g
- Tracking Angle: 20°
- Internal Impedance, DC Resistance: 750 Ohms
- Internal Inductance: 450mH
- Recommended Load Resistance: 47k Ohms
- Recommended Load Capacitance: 200 to 500pF
- Cartridge Weight: 5g including extra weight, 2.5g excluding extra weight
- Replacement Stylus: Ortofon Stylus 5S
What’s in the Box
- Ortofon OM 5S cartridge
- Product manual
