{"product_id":"ortofon-om-5s-moving-magnet-phono-cartridge","title":"Ortofon OM-5S Moving Magnet Phono Cartridge","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Ortofon OM-5S is a moving magnet phono cartridge for stereo vinyl playback on turntables with a standard cartridge mount or headshell. It is designed as a practical replacement or upgrade for listeners who need a low-mass cartridge with a user-replaceable stylus. Its spherical stylus profile supports dependable general-purpose record playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis cartridge is intended for home hi-fi turntable systems rather than DJ use. Its 4.5 mV output is suited to moving-magnet phono stages with a 47 kOhm load. The OM-5S is a sensible choice for systems that need a compact cartridge without adding substantial mass to the tonearm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe OM-5S uses a spherical stylus with an R 18 µm tip radius and a specified frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz. Ortofon specifies 20 dB channel separation at 1 kHz and 60 µm tracking ability at 315 Hz. Its recommended tracking force is 1.8 g, helping provide a defined setup target during installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA removable weight plate is integrated into the mounting bracket to help match the cartridge to different tonearms. With the extra weight installed, cartridge weight is 5 g; removing it reduces the cartridge weight to 2.5 g. This flexibility is useful for both standard and lower-mass tonearm applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe OM-5S is part of Ortofon's OM platform, which supports interchangeable replacement styli. It comes fitted with the Stylus 5S and can be used as the starting point for future OM-series stylus changes. This lets a listener replace a worn stylus or tailor the cartridge setup without necessarily replacing the cartridge body.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoving Magnet Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Works with compatible MM phono inputs and preamps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpherical Stylus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides reliable general-purpose stereo record playback.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4.5 mV Output:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delivers an output level suited to MM phono stages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemovable Weight Plate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helps adapt cartridge mass for different tonearms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-Mass Body:\u003c\/strong\u003e Weighs 2.5 g without the extra weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplaceable Stylus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allows stylus replacement and OM-series upgrade options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Installation\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe OM-5S has a black cartridge body and black stylus assembly, with a lightweight body designed around a removable brass extra-weight system. Its triangular upper mounting area is designed to reduce unnecessary mass, while slotted mounting points support a range of mounting-screw diameters. The cartridge is specified at 5 g with the extra weight fitted and 2.5 g without it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstall the OM-5S on a compatible top-mount or bottom-mount headshell or cartridge mount, then align the cartridge and set tracking force to Ortofon's recommended 1.8 g. Use it with a moving-magnet phono stage set for a 47 kOhm load and 200-500 pF load capacitance. The OM-5S is intended for hi-fi record playback; avoid scratch and back-cueing use, which can damage the stylus.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ortofon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45669420728390,"sku":"OM-5S","price":66.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0048\/4163\/5910\/files\/51iiJ2W-sKL.jpg?v=1784500688","url":"https:\/\/audiowatt.store\/products\/ortofon-om-5s-moving-magnet-phono-cartridge","provider":"Audio Watt Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}