Ortofon Super OM10 OM 10 phono cartridge

Ortofon Super OM10 cartridge

SKU: ORTOM10S

  • $89.98

ORTOFON SUPER OM 10 OM10 CARTRIDGE

The Ortofon Super OM10 OM-10 phono cartridge is very popular among turntable owners for three reasons: (1) it plays music with refinement, smoothness and artful competence that makes it endearing; (2) it is sensibly priced; and (3) it offers an upgrade path to highest fidelity. By simply replacing the stylus, an Ortofon Super OM10 owner can upgrade its performance to the highly rated Ortofon Super OM20, OM30 or OM40 cartridge.

Super Upgradeable
All Super OM models have the same body, construction, and magnetic circuitry. The only difference is the interchangeable stylus unit. Thus, when your level of musical sophistication improves, you can simply switch the existing stylus to the Ortofon Stylus 20, 30 or for pinnacle performance the Ortofon Stylus 40. The Ortofon Stylus 40 offers pinnacle performance for the most demanding listener.

Ortofon Super OM10 Phono Cartridge Specifications
- Output voltage @ 1kHz: 4mV
- Channel balance @ 1kHz: 1.5dB
- Channel separation: 22dB @ 1kHz; 15dB @ 15kHz
- Frequency range: 20Hz-24kHz
- Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz +3/-1dB
- FIM distortion @ recommended tracking force, DIN 45.542: <1%
- Tracking ability @ 315Hz @ recommended tracking force: 70 m
- Compliance dynamic lateral: 25 m/mN
- Stylus type: Elliptical
- Stylus tip radius: r/R 8/18 m
- Stylus tip mass: 0.5 mg
- Tracking force: 1.25 - 1.75 g (12.5 - 17.5 mN)
- Recommended tracking force: 1.5 g (15 mN)
- Tracking angle: 20
- Internal impedance DC resistance: 1k ohms
- Internal inductance: 580 mH
- Recommended load resistance: 47k ohms
- Recommended load capacitance: 200 - 400 pF
- Color: Black
- Weight: 5 g

Stylus Replacements
- Standard stylus: Ortofon Stylus 10
- Upgrade stylus: Ortofon Stylus 20

Customer Reviews

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Kirk Smith (Loveland, US)
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Very trustworthy source for audio components.

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Elavarasan Palaniappan (Chennai, IN)

sounds fine.

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Jonathan Brill (Voorhees Township, US)
An attractive entry level cartridge

I have been an audiophile for 50 years who has just recently gotten back into vinyl records. bought this to acquire the Super OM body, not the OM-10 replacement stylus attached to it. The Super OM-10 is an entry level audiophile cartridge offering sound quality that is just okay and leaves me for wanting for much more. So I can't rate this product too highly. HOWEVER, it offers a relatively inexpensive upgrade path to good sounding cartridges by switching out the OM-10 replacement stylus with an OM-20, OM-30, or OM-40 on the Super OM body. The OM-20 has developed a reputation as a best-bang-for-the-buck product that is perfect for a maturing audiophile (and deservedly so), while the OM-30 is a bit more refined, intended for the fairly serious but not high end audiophile market. I have no use for or interest in using the OM-10 stylus except as a back-up; its sole value lies as an entry level product or as a temporary stand-in for a higher level stylus that has suffered damage. I am happy with the purchase because it met expectations, was value priced, and has put the best-value Super OM-20 cartridge within my grasp with the purchase of the OM-20 replacement stylus (approximately $230 including tax).

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Jefferson Lowe (Sacramento, US)
Super 10 is super

Truth is I haven't played it yet. My record player is in the shop getting spruced up.However, my entire system is 1971 so I'm pretty sure the Super OM 10 is going to work really good.


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Great cartridge!

The solid low end was a surprise! I generally feel 2 gram tracking force is a bit high but am going with it as specified. I do a lot of LP to digital conversions and this cartridge tracks well on older worn LPs with little inner grove distortion. I did do a realignment as the cartridge/headshell as received was a bit off. The sound is unremarkable which is to say neutral which is a pleasant change from cartridges I’ve used in the past! Overall a great performer especially at this price point. Definitely recommended!

Exactly as described

Part was identical to the worn out original. Had the new one installed in 10 seconds.

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A warm, balanced good sounding stylus for the money. Give it a little break in time for best sound.

Excellent Stylus

After I listened to a few records that had playback issues I had to adjust the anti-skate,rebalance the tonearm and adjust the tracking force. I've played back several records with no issues. The sound from this stylus is great you can tell the difference when you hear the upper,lower and mid frequencies.

Sounds fantastic

I upgraded a basic needle to this on my old automatic Technics SL-QD22. Sounds very very good. This is my first time upgrading a needle so I only have the basic needles I have used before as a comparison. Very happy with my purchase.