NAD C556 - Specifications; General Turntable Specifications; Tonearm Specifications; Ortofon OM5 E Cartridge Specifications

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SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL
TURNTABLE
Drive system Belt drive
Motor High torque synchronous motor
Speed 33.3 and 45.1 rpm
Suspension system 3 energy absorbent synthetic rubber feet
TONEARM
Operation Manual
Length 289 mm total length; 244 mm pivot to
stylus
Eective mass 9 g
Overhang 19.1 mm
Cable capacitance 150-400 pF
CARTRIDGE SPECIFICATION: ORTOFON OM5E
TRANSDUCER CHARACTERISTICS
Frequency response ±2 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
Channel balance 2 dB at 1 kHz
Channel separation 22 dB at 1 kHz, 15 dB at 15 kHz
Output voltage 4 mV at 1 kHz, 5cm/sec.
Tracking force range 1.5 - 2.0 g (15-20 mN)
Tracking force recommended 1.75 g (17.5 mN)
Vertical tracking angle 20 degrees
Stylus radius Elliptical 0.00072 x 0.0003 inch; 18µ x 8µ
Stylus type r/R 8/18µ
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Recommended load resistance 47 kohms
Recommended load capacitance 200 – 600 pF
Internal inductance 450 mH
Internal impedance, DC resistance 750 ohms
MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Cartridge weight 5 g
Tracking weight 1.5 - 2.0 g (15-20 mN)
Replacement stylus unit Stylus 5E
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Unit Dimension (W x H x D) with dust
cover down
447 x 115 x 360 mm
17 ³/₈ x 4 /₁₆ x 14 ³/₁₆ inches
Net Weight 4 kg (8.8 lbs)
Shipping Weight 7 kg (15.4 lbs)
Specications are subject to change without notice.
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