{"product_id":"ortofon-om-5e-moving-magnet-cartridge","title":"Ortofon OM 5E Moving Magnet Phono Cartridge","description":"\u003carticle class=\"pearl-product-copy\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOrtofon OM 5E Moving Magnet Phono Cartridge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pearl-lead\"\u003eThe OM 5E is a lightweight moving-magnet cartridge with an elliptical stylus and a removable weight plate that lets it accommodate both conventional and very low-mass tonearms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePearl Audio’s Take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe OM 5E remains valuable because it solves real setup problems simply. It is light, serviceable, compatible with a broad OM stylus family, and easy to match to a standard moving-magnet phono input.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAdaptable cartridge mass\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its removable weight plate installed, the OM 5E weighs 5 grams. Removing the plate reduces weight to 2.5 grams for tonearms that benefit from an especially light cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eElliptical stylus\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe replaceable Stylus 5E uses an elliptical profile and tracks at a recommended 1.8 grams. A future stylus change can service or upgrade the cartridge without replacing its body.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBroad mounting practicality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe OM body supports common top- and bottom-mount arrangements, while the generator is designed for a standard 47 kΩ moving-magnet input.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSystem Matching and Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfirm mounting method and counterweight range. Use the weight plate when needed to bring the cartridge into the tonearm's balancing range, and remove it only when the arm is designed for lower cartridge mass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCartridge principle\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eMoving magnet\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eStylus\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eElliptical\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eOutput at 1 kHz\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e4.0 mV\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eChannel separation at 1 kHz\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e22 dB\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCompliance\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e20 µm\/mN\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eTracking ability at 315 Hz\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e60 µm\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eRecommended tracking force\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e1.8 g\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eRecommended load\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e47 kΩ \/ 200–500 pF\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCartridge weight\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e5 g with plate \/ 2.5 g without\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTalk with Pearl Audio\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContact Pearl Audio for cartridge matching, installation guidance, or help confirming the correct replacement stylus for your turntable. We can review your tonearm and phono-stage details before you make a decision.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e","brand":"Ortofon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43218625167458,"sku":"0130521","price":85.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2475\/2780\/files\/pearl-ortofon-om-5e-01-8edc6018bb2b.jpg?v=1786907688","url":"https:\/\/pearlaudio.com\/products\/ortofon-om-5e-moving-magnet-cartridge","provider":"Pearl Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}