Replacement stylus for the Pro-Ject Primary E
Factory cartridge: Ortofon OM 5E · replacement stylus: Stylus 5E · around $63
Ortofon cites approximately 1,000 hours of stylus life. Actual service life varies with tracking force, record condition, cleaning and use.
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.
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Match the exact part number and verify that the listing is compatible with the cartridge body before ordering.
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Compatible upgrades
The recorded cartridge body accepts the following replacement or upgrade options.
| Stylus or cartridge | Shape | Reference price | Cited life |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ortofon OM 10 | elliptical | $79 | ~1,000 h |
| Ortofon OM 20 | nude elliptical | $226 | ~1,000 h |
