Pick it MM 5
Moving-magnet phono cartridge made by Ortofon and voiced by Pro-Ject, fitted with a nude elliptical stylus. Aimed at turntable owners who want a detailed, wide-staged upgrade for low to medium mass tonearms.
- Moving-magnet cartridge made by Ortofon, voiced by Pro-Ject
- Nude elliptical stylus, r/R 8/18 µm
- Split pole pins for a flat frequency response
- Output 4 mV, 20–25,000 Hz (±2 dB)
- Tracking force 1.6–2 g, recommended 1.8 g
- 1/2 inch mount with threaded holes; replacement stylus sold separately
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The Pick it MM 5 is a moving-magnet cartridge produced by Ortofon and tuned by Pro-Ject's design team. It carries a nude elliptical stylus on a cantilever derived from high-end DJ designs, and is intended to bring out fine record detail with a clearly located stereo image and a large sound stage.
It uses Ortofon's split pole pin construction, which gives a frequency response that the maker compares to moving-coil cartridges. The specification lists 20–25,000 Hz (±2 dB), 4 mV output, 25 dB channel separation at 1 kHz and a recommended tracking force of 1.8 g. It suits tonearms of low to medium effective mass.
Mounting follows the 1/2 inch standard, and the body has threaded holes so it can be fitted without nuts. It connects to a phono stage with the recommended load of 47 kΩ and 150–300 pF. The stylus is available separately as a replacement, and the cartridge is made in Europe.
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Specifications
- Brand
- Pro-Ject
- Model
- Pick it MM 5
- Category
- DJ gear › Cartridges and styli
Cartridge
- Cartridge principle
- MM (Moving-Magnet)
- Stylus type
- Nude Elliptical
- Stylus tip radius
- r/R 8/18 μm
- Tracking angle
- 20°
- Height stylus tip to top mounting surface
- 18 mm
Audio
- Output voltage
- 4 mV
- Channel separation at 1 kHz
- 25 dB
- Frequency response
- 20 - 25 000 Hz (± 2 dB)
- Trackability (315 Hz, lateral)
- 80 µm
Tracking
- Tracking force, range
- 1,6 - 2 g (mN)
- Recommended tracking force
- 1,8 g (mN)
- Tonearm mass suitability
- Low to medium
Connectivity
- Recommended load resistance
- 47 kΩ
- Recommended load capacitance
- 150 - 300 pF
- Mounting standard
- 1/2 inch, threaded holes
Physical
- Weight
- 7.2 g
- Manufacture
- Made in Europe
- Replacement stylus
- Available separately