{"product_id":"ortofon-om-5e-moving-magnet-cartridge","title":"Ortofon OM 5E Moving Magnet Cartridge","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA tonearm that's mismatched with its cartridge's mass can throw off tracking before a needle ever settles into the groove, which is part of why cartridge weight matters just as much as the stylus riding at the end of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Ortofon OM 5E is a moving magnet phono cartridge built as one of the lowest-mass cartridges in Ortofon's lineup, pairing an elliptical stylus with a removable weight plate that lets it sit at 2.5 grams for lighter tonearms or 5 grams with the plate installed for tonearms that call for more mass. It mounts to any standard half-inch headshell, so it drops into most existing turntable setups without an adapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRated for a recommended tracking force of 1.8 grams and a 4mV output at 1kHz, the OM 5E is built to work with the standard 47kOhm input and 200 to 500pF load capacitance range found on the large majority of moving magnet phono stages, so it's a straightforward drop-in without extra adjustment on most setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSimcoe Audio Video Insight\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause the OM 5E's weight plate is removable, it's worth checking your tonearm's effective mass before deciding whether to keep it in place — we're happy to help match cartridge mass to tonearm compliance if you're not sure which setup your turntable calls for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMore Info\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy the Ortofon OM 5E Stands Out\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"more-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"font-weight:bold; text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eElliptical Stylus\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn 8\/18 micron tip radius improves tracking and detail retrieval over a basic conical stylus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"more-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"font-weight:bold; text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eLow-Mass Cartridge Design\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt as one of the lowest-mass moving magnet cartridges Ortofon offers, for tonearms that call for a lighter cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"more-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"font-weight:bold; text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eRemovable Weight Plate\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdjusts total cartridge weight between 2.5 grams and 5 grams to match different tonearm mass requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"more-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"font-weight:bold; text-decoration:underline;\"\u003e4mV Output\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible with the standard 47kOhm input found on most moving magnet phono stages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"more-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"font-weight:bold; text-decoration:underline;\"\u003e1.8g Recommended Tracking Force\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA light tracking force that helps reduce record wear over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"more-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"font-weight:bold; text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eStandard Half-Inch Mount\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFits any standard half-inch headshell without an adapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBuyer's Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Budget-Conscious Vinyl Listener\u003c\/strong\u003e: wants a genuine step up from a stock cartridge without a big spend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lightweight Tonearm Owner\u003c\/strong\u003e: needs a cartridge built at a lower mass to stay within the tonearm's compliance range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe First-Time Cartridge Upgrader\u003c\/strong\u003e: wants a straightforward elliptical-stylus cartridge that mounts to any standard half-inch headshell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow It Compares\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhere Ortofon's 2M series represents the brand's current generation of moving magnet cartridges, the OM 5E comes from Ortofon's longer-running OM line and sits at the most affordable end of that lineup, built as one of the lowest-mass cartridges Ortofon offers for tonearms that call for a lighter cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ortofon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50311992836317,"sku":"OM5E","price":119.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/1930\/5859\/files\/ortofon-om-5e-cartridge.png?v=1790347908","url":"https:\/\/www.simcoeav.ca\/fr\/products\/ortofon-om-5e-moving-magnet-cartridge","provider":"Simcoe Audio Video","version":"1.0","type":"link"}