OM 5 vs OM 5S
The OM 5S's output is 4.5 mV against the OM 5's 4.0 mV. Both share compliance (20 cu), tracking force (1.8 g), and cartridge type (MM).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$53
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About the OM 5
The Explore OM 5 is part of Ortofon's OM 5 series, the lowest-mass range of moving magnet cartridges. It features a design for easy mounting and alignment on standard headshells, with a removable weight-plate for tonearm matching. It provides compatibility with various playback systems and phono preamps, and supports interchangeable styli from the OM 5 series including 3E, 5E, 10, 20, 30, 40, 78, and D25M.
Specifications
Cartridge
Phono cartridge specifications
- Cartridge Type
- MM
- Output Voltage
- 4.0 mV
- Tracking Force
- 1.8 g
- Stylus Type
- elliptical
- Compliance
- 20 cu
- Impedance
- 750Ω
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Weight
- 0.005 kg (0 lbs)
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions