Ortofon Hifi OM 5S
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An MM Cartridge Designed for Everyday Vinyl Listening
This MM (Moving Magnet) phono cartridge belongs to the family of user-friendly cartridges: simple installation, broad compatibility with MM phono preamps, and musical reproduction suited to a wide variety of pressings. Its spherical diamond prioritizes consistent playback and pleasant listening, making it an excellent choice for reactivating a turntable, upgrading a stock cartridge, or building a coherent hi-fi system without complexity.
Who Is It For and What Are Its Uses?
This cartridge is aimed at vinyl enthusiasts seeking reliable performance without extreme adjustments: hi-fi listening at home, turntable in the living room, installation in an audio cabinet, or a second turntable dedicated to discoveries and vintage records. Thanks to its tracking force range (1.5 to 2.0 g), it also suits users who want a compromise between ease of use, good tracking stability, and record preservation, provided that arm alignment and anti-skating are carefully set.
Features and Updates
The MM generator delivers an output voltage of 4.5 mV, with a frequency response from 20 to 20,000 Hz to cover the entire useful spectrum for vinyl listening. The specified channel separation (20 dB at 1 kHz, 12 dB at 15 kHz) and channel balance (2 dB at 1 kHz) contribute to a coherent stereo image in a well-tuned hi-fi system. On the compatibility side, the recommended impedance and load (47 kOhm and 200 to 500 pF ) match the standard for MM phono inputs, facilitating integration with most amplifiers and preamps. Finally, the availability of the Stylus 5S replacement diamond allows you to keep the cartridge and replace only the stylus tip when needed.
Technical specifications
| DJing type | Monitoring |
| Category | cell |
| Type | Moving magnet |
| Destination | hifi, DJ |
| Diamond tip | spherical |
| Color | Black |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Diamond | spherical |
| Replacement diamond | Stylus 5S |
| Cartridge and stylus color | Black/Black |
| Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5 cm/sec | 4.5 mV |
| Frequency response | 20-20,000 Hz |
| Channel balance at 1 kHz | 2 dB |
| Channel separation at 1 kHz | 20 dB |
| Channel separation at 15 kHz | 12 dB |
| Tracking capability (315 Hz with recommended tracking force) | 60 µm |
| Tracking force range | 1.5 to 2.0 g (15 to 20 mN) |
| Recommended tracking force | 1.75 g (17.5 mN) |
| Tracking angle | 20 deg (typical value) |
| Lateral dynamic compliance | 20 µm/mN |
| Stylus tip radius | R 18 µm |
| Internal impedance | 750 ohms |
| Internal inductance | 450 mH |
| Recommended load resistance | 47 kOhm |
| Recommended load capacitance | 200-500 pF |
| Cartridge weight including additional weight | 5 g |
| Cartridge weight excluding additional weight | 2.5 g |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Ortofon Hifi OM 5S cartridge compatible with a MM phono input?
The 4.5 mV output is designed for a MM phono input. The recommended load is 47 kOhm with a capacitance between 200 and 500 pF.
What tracking force should be set for the OM 5S?
The recommended tracking force is 1.75 g, which is 17.5 mN. The adjustment range can extend from 1.5 to 2.0 g. Antiskating and arm alignment should be carefully adjusted.
Which replacement stylus is intended for this cartridge?
The spherical Stylus 5S is the designated replacement for this cartridge.
What sound quality does the spherical stylus provide?
With a frequency response claimed from 20 to 20,000 Hz, this cartridge covers the typical vinyl listening range. Its spherical tip with an 18 µm radius favors consistent playback.
Can the OM 5S be used for hi-fi listening and DJ applications?
Intended for listening, this cartridge is suitable for both hi-fi and DJ use. Its stated tracking capability is up to 60 µm at 315 Hz with the recommended tracking force.
