New / Ortofon 2M or 2MR (Rega) Black // MM Cartridge / Nude Shibata Diamond

The 2M Black is graced with a Shibata diamond which slim, highly polished profile allows an exceedingly wide contact area to the groove walls and ensures notably detailed reproduction throughout the spectrum, including even the most high frequency groove information.

SPECS

Output voltage 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec.-5 mV

Channel balance 1 kHz-1 dB

Channel separation26 dB @ 1 kHz; 15 dB @ 15 kHz

Frequency response 20-20.000 +2 / -0 dB

Tracking ability 315Hz

Recommended tracking force 80 µm

Compliance, dynamic, lateral 22 µm/mN

Stylus type Nude Shibata

Stylus tip radius r/R 6/50 µm

Tracking force range 1.4-1.7 g (14-17 mN)

Tracking force, recommended 1.5 g (15 mN)

Tracking angle 20°

Internal impedance, DC resistance 1.2 kOhm

Internal inductance 630 mH

Recommended load resistance 47 kOhm

Recommended load capacitance 150-300 pF

Cartridge colour, body/stylus Black/Black

Cartridge weight 7.2 g
20 g (with integrated headshell)

Length 52 mm (with integrated headshell)

Replacement stylus unit 2M Black (interchangeable with 2M Bronze)

LINER NOTES

The cartridge body is manufactured from Hopelex, an environment-friendly material which ensures high rigidity while eliminating unwanted resonances.The 2M Black uses a special upgraded engine, featuring split pole pins with a silver plated copper wire.We have optimized the design for ease of mounting the cartridge, and the weight and size to fit the most common turntables on the market today. The 2M Series provides excellent compatibility when used in an assortment of playback systems and with a wide variety of phono preamps.