Ortofon OM 5S Moving Magnet Cartridge

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