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Ortofon OM 10

The Ortofon OM 10 is an entry level MM cartridge built around a replaceable Stylus 10 insert with an elliptical stylus profile. Its 4 mV output suits any standard MM phono input, so no step up device or MC stage is needed. The rated tracking force runs from 1.25 to 1.75 g with a 1.5 g nominal setting. Phono Culture lists 4 compatible replacement styli for this model.

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Stylus: Stylus 10
Type: ММ
Stylus Shape: Elliptical[ radii (mil / µm) 8/18 µm (≈0.3×0.7 mil) ]
Class: Entry-Level

Mounting: standard 1/2"
Weight & Dimensions (H×W×D): 5 g · 18.0 × 16.0 × 27.5 mm
Output Voltage: 4 mV
Frequency Response: 20–22 000 Hz
Channel Separation: 22 dB
Channel Balance: 2 dB (at 1 kHz)
Recommended Load: 47 kΩ || 200–500 pF
Tracking Force: 1.25–1.75 g (nominal 1.5 g)
VTA: 20°
Compliance Value: dynamic (lateral) 25 µm/mN
Cantilever: aluminum

Additional Info

The Ortofon OM 10 favors comfort over surgical precision. Detail and dynamics stay moderate, letting vocals sound natural and unstrained rather than spotlit. The elliptical tip on an aluminum cantilever keeps tracking relaxed, which makes it a gentle match for casual listening and less-than-perfect pressings. The stylus is replaceable, so wear is easily addressed down the road.

Replacement styluses for Ortofon OM 10

Analogis	Black Diamond	Super Analogue Stylus
Ortofon	Stylus 78	Conical
LP Gear	Improved stylus for Ortofon OM-10	Elliptical
Tonar	OM10E	Elliptical

Sound × Setup

Detail

58%

IGD Control

55%

Noise Suppression

64%

Dynamics—Attack

60%

Soundstage/Imaging

62%

Bass Density

59%

Vocals/Midrange

66%

Forgiving Character

78%

Tonearm mass light 100%

medium 0%·heavy 0%

Capacitance from 200 pF 60%

up to 100 pF 10%·100-200 pF 30%

Phono gain 39–42 dB 60%

35–38 dB 20%·43–46 dB 20%

Ortofon OM 10 (ММ, кантилевер — алюминий, вес 5 г, динамический комплаенс 25 µm/mN) оптимально подходит для лёгких тонармов — резонансная частота с массой 8 г держится на уровне 8.8 Гц, что идеально. Фонокорректор — МM-вход, 47 кΩ, ёмкость кабеля лучше ближе к 500 пФ, усиление 39–42 dB.

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add 11/12/2025 · upd. 08/02/2026