Ortofon OM Cartridge height?

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    I'm at work at the moment ( don't tell my boss ! ), does any one know or can anyone measure the height of a Ortofon OM series cartridge like the 5e, 10,20,30 etc. It's the tip of the stylus to 1/2mounting face i'm after.

    Thanks for help!
     
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    18.5mm
     
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    Uncle Ants thanks for that appreciated. I now realize you are in fact Needles and Spins:D.

    You maybe able to help me further;)

    I'm looking to change the Cartridge on my little project debut III usb phono. As I guess your aware the arm offers little adjustment.
    Would an Ortofon Red MM be a good choice? Are they the roughly same height ( i'm thinking VTA here ) and would it align okay etc.?

    Many thanks, Rob.
     
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    The height is identical. It'll fit fine. If it were me though I'd probably just replace the stylus with an OM20 stylus and save the hastle of fitting and aligning.
     
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    That sounds like a good idea. OM20 stylus ! Cheers.
     
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    Well its about the same price and is probably closer to the Blue in terms of tracking ability. The OMs are a bit less bright than the 2Ms ... or a bit more laid back, depending on your taste and bias.
     
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