Super OM standing for "Super Optimum Match" lives up to its name. This cartridge is a hi-end solution in the Ortofon HiFi line.
A fantastic sounding cartridge. Comes equipped with the STY-40 stylus and slide-on protector to protect that stylus from the maid dusting your turntable. This cartridge is very well spoken of across various forums among serious users. It has received favorable comments even comparing it closely with the best of the Shure V 15 cartridges.
The super means it has recent refinements over the respected OM line. This includes 2 improvements to the lightweight moving magnet design of the OM line. The channel seperation has been widened and distortion reduced. Another design improvement has improved phase linearity and frequency range. These are improvements to the cartridges labeled "Super OM" as compared to a cartridge simply labeled "OM".
With an incredibly easy to replace needle body, this is a great choice for someone playing 78's or someone who has a cheap needle to play those garage sale LP's and a nice stylus for LP's already in their collection known to be in good shape.
So we confidently recommend this cartridge for:
versatility (easy of use)
the best performance
trusted leading quality brand name made in Denmark for decades, never China
finally we recommend using a cartridge protractor for this level of installation.
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TECHNICAL DATA |
SUPER OM 40 |
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Output voltage at 1000 Hz,
5cm/sec. |
4 mV |
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Channel balance at 1 kHz |
1 dB |
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Channel separation at 1 kHz |
25 dB |
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Channel separation at 15 kHz |
15 dB |
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Frequency range |
20-30,000 Hz |
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Frequency response |
20-20,000 + 2 / - 0 dB |
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FIM distortion at recommended
tracking force, DIN 45.542 |
< 1% |
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Tracking ability at 315Hz at
recommended tracking force |
90 µm |
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Compliance, dynamic, lateral |
25 µm/mN |
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Stylus type |
Nude FG 70 |
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Stylus tip radius |
r/R 7/70 µm
(.3 X 2.8 mil) |
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Equivalent stylus tip mass |
0.3 mg |
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Tracking force range |
1.25-1.75 grams
(12.5-17.5 mN) |
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Tracking force, recommended |
1.5 g (15 mN) |
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Tracking angle |
20° |
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Internal impedance, DC resistance |
1 kOhm |
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Internal inductance |
580 mH |
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Recommended load resistance |
47 kOhm |
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Recommended load capacitance |
200-400 pF |
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Cartridge colour, body/stylus |
Black/Black |
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Cartridge weight |
5 g |
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Replacement stylus unit |
Stylus 40 (STY-40, Our# 541-DEZ |
From Ortofon:
Ortofon has designed and manufactured magnetic cartridges for about
30 years. In providing an economic alternative to the renowned Ortofon
moving coil cartridges, the magnetic models have eatablished a firm
position for themselves among music lovers and audiophiles all over
the world.
Naturally, the magnetic cartridges also benefit from Ortofon's research
and experience in transducer technology. Sophisticated styli, light and
rigid cantilevers, and advanced magnetic circuitry have produced a level
of quality which is state-of-the-art within the magnetic category.The
present magnetic range consist of several different lines, covering
every possible combination of sound quality, mounting standard, and price.
Your investment in an entry level cartridge from Ortofon's magnetic range
never becomes worthless. As your awareness of musical details develops,
and your demands to audio equipment increase, it is nice to know that
all stylus units for the different lines, are completely interchangeable within
their own series.
Lovers of the realistic reproduction of music in the home are discovering
in increasing numbers, that the analogue technology of the black vinyl record
is still superior to the digital Compact Disc by a comfortable margin.
