Ortofon OM 5S Cartridge – Lightweight MM Design with Spherical Stylus

The Ortofon OM 5S is a low-mass moving magnet cartridge designed for smooth, reliable playback and easy setup. With a spherical stylus and a rigid, resonance-free body, it offers clean sound and dependable tracking performance. The removable weight-plate lets you optimise the cartridge for either standard or low-mass tonearms — available from Soundium.

Quick Specs

• Cartridge type: Moving Magnet (MM)
• Stylus tip: Spherical diamond
• Output voltage: 4.5 mV @ 1 kHz, 5 cm/s
• Channel separation: 20 dB @ 1 kHz
• Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
• Tracking force range: 1.5 – 2.0 g (recommended ~1.75 g)
• Cartridge weight: 5 g with weight-plate, 2.5 g without
• Body material: Plastic and glass composite for rigidity
• Mounting: Compatible with top-mount and bottom-mount headshells

What’s in the Box

• Ortofon OM 5S Cartridge (B-Stock)
• Stylus guard
• Mounting hardware

With its easy alignment, flexible weight options and smooth spherical stylus response, the Ortofon OM 5S is an ideal entry into high-quality vinyl playback. A dependable, musical performer for everyday listening — available at Soundium.