Ortofon OM 20 — cartridge and replacement stylus
Nude elliptical OM. Rarely sold as a complete cartridge in the US now — mostly bought as Stylus 20 to upgrade an OM 5E/10 body. ~1,000 h per Ortofon.
Ortofon cites approximately 1,000 hours of stylus life. Actual service life varies with tracking force, record condition, cleaning and use.
Specifications
| Type | MM |
|---|---|
| Mount | half-inch |
| Stylus shape | nude elliptical |
| Output | 4 mV |
| Tracking force | 1.5–2.0 g |
| Replacement stylus | Stylus 20 |
| Stylus reference price | $226 |
| Cited stylus life | ~1,000 hours |