Ortofon OM 5E — cartridge and replacement stylus
Stock on Pro-Ject E1 (older), Juke Box E1, U-Turn Orbit Plus; Pro-Ject's 'OM NN' on the Primary E is the same OM body (Stylus 5E is the standard replacement). All OM/Super OM styli interchange on the same body: Stylus 10, 20, 30, 40 are straight drop-in upgrades. ~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 | elliptical |
| Output | 4 mV |
| Tracking force | 1.5–2.0 g |
| Cartridge reference price | $75 |
| Replacement stylus | Stylus 5E |
| Stylus reference price | $63 |
| Cited stylus life | ~1,000 hours |
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