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Ortofon OM 40

Mounting
standard 1/2"
Output Voltage
3.5 mV
Frequency Response
20–30 000 Hz
Channel Separation
27 dB
Channel Balance
≤ 1 dB
Recommended Load
47 kΩ || 200–500 pF
Tracking Force
1.25–1.75 g (nominal 1.5 g)
VTA
20°
Compliance Value
22 µm/mN

Additional Info

Stock replaceable stylus: Stylus 40 (Nude FG 70 / Fritz Gyger 70). OM series includes a removable weight plate in the mounting bracket for tonearm matching.

Replacement

OrtofonStylus 30Fine Line
OrtofonStylus 20Nude Elliptical
OrtofonStylus 10Elliptical
OrtofonStylus 78Conical
add 02/10/2026 · upd. 02/10/2026