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Ortofon - 2M Black - Cartridge

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Ortofon - 2M Black - Cartridge

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Overview

2M Black

Brand
Ortofon
Category
Turntable Cartridges
SKU
ORT-2M-MM-CTG-BLK

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Experience audio magic with the Ortofon 2M Black Cartridge – a masterpiece in the world of Moving Magnet cartridges. Equipped with a Shibata diamond stylus, widely celebrated for its precision and detail, the 2M Black recreates every tone from your vinyl records with incredible clarity and depth. It boasts a revolutionary material combination in its cartridge body, designed to enhance rigidity and eliminate unwanted resonances. With an impressive array of awards to its name, the 2M Black is the epitome of audio excellence – offering accurate sound reproduction, reduced record & stylus wear, and exceptional tracking ability. Unleash your music’s full potential with the pioneering technology of Ortofon, a world leader in cartridge design. Rediscover why vinyl reigns supreme with the Ortofon 2M Black Cartridge.

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Ortofon - 2M Black - Cartridge

Welcome to a new era of exceptional sound quality with the Ortofon - 2M Black - Cartridge, the new moving magnet flagship meticulously designed and superbly engineered by Ortofon. Enjoy the prestigious brilliance of a Shibata diamond stylus, known for its superior performance in the celebrated MC Jubilee. Its refined, highly polished profile allows for an extraordinarily wide contact area with the groove walls, ensuring concert-quality sound reproduction throughout the spectrum that will leave audiophiles astounded. The 2M Black is a revelation in detail, even for the most high-frequency groove information. Experience the joy of impristine sound quality, coupled with reduced record and stylus wear, and minimal distortion and phase error. Thanks to the advanced tracking geometry of the diamond stylus, the 2M Black provides an unparalleled listening experience. This elite cartridge is encased in a body made from a unique Noryl plastic/glass combination. This groundbreaking material ensures outstanding rigidity while simultaneously eliminating unwelcome resonances for an even purer sound. Our 2M Black model is a showcase of our most advanced engineering, featuring unique split pole pins with a silver-plated copper wire, part of our own 2M technology. The result? A resounding victory for sound, with a flat frequency response that emulates the performance of a moving coil cartridge. Replete with exceptional shibata stylus and trademark split pole pins, the Ortofon 2M series delivers a high-fidelity sound reproduction that is as accurate as it is captivating. It maintains its committed philosophy to render the record's sound as accurately as possible, without colouring the sound. Just as a diamond's facets gracefully trace a record's groove, the 2M's stylish elegance embodies the perfect combination of form and function. An award-winning design that guarantees ease of mounting onto today's most popular turntables, the Ortofon - 2M Black - Cartridge is your key to unlocking the true potential of your vinyl collection.

Features:

  1. Shibata Diamond Stylus: The same diamond used on the acclaimed MC Jubilee, offering an exceptionally wide contact area with the groove walls.
  2. Distinctive 2M Technology: Incorporates innovative split pole pins with a silver-plated copper wire for a flat frequency response.
  3. Reduced Record & Stylus Wear: The improved tracking geometry of the diamond stylus results in less wear and distortion.
  4. Engineered From Noryl Plastic/Glass Combination: Ensures remarkable rigidity and eliminates unwanted resonances.
  5. Award-Winning Danish Design: Contours gracefully trace the grooves on a record’s surface, blending style with functionality.
  6. Exceptional Frequency Range: 20-31,000 Hz for an extraordinarily detailed sound reproduction.
  7. Ideal Weight and Tracking Force: The cartridge weighs a balanced 7.2 grams with a tracking force range of 1.4 - 1.7 grams.

Benefits:

  1. Unrivaled Sound Quality: Experience clear, detailed music reproduction across the spectrum, including high-frequency groove information.
  2. Long-Lasting: The improved tracking geometry reduces record and stylus wear, extending the life of your vinyl collection.
  3. Less Distortion: Enjoy a cleaner sound with minimum distortion and phase error.
  4. Unwanted Resonances Eliminated: The unique material used for the cartridge body gets rid of undesirable resonances for an even purer sound.
  5. Easy to Mount: The design, acknowledged globally for its excellence, guarantees effortless mounting to the most common turntables.
  6. Flat Frequency Response: Emulates the performance of a moving coil cartridge for an accurate and captivating sound.
  7. Enhanced Listening Experience: The diamond's contours provide a precise and accurate retrieval of the information in the record groove.

Specifications

Specifications Description
Type Moving Magnet Cartridge
Stylus Type Nude Shibata Diamond Stylus
Stylus Tip Radius r/R 6/50 µm
Tracking Force Range 1.4-1.7g (14-17 mN)
Recommended Tracking Force 1.5g (15 mN)
Tracking Angle 20°
Output Voltage 5 mV at 1000Hz, 5cm/sec
Channel Balance at 1kHz 1 dB
Channel Separation at 1kHz 26 dB
Channel Separation at 15kHz 15 dB
Frequency Range at -3dB 20-31,000 Hz
Frequency Response 20-20.000 Hz + 2 / - 0 dB
Tracking Ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force 80 µm
Compliance, Dynamic, Lateral 22 µm/mN
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
Replacement Stylus Unit 2M Black (interchangeable with 2M Bronze)
Stylus Protection Guard Included (2M Black)

In conclusion, the Ortofon - 2M Black - Cartridge embodies a monumental stride in hi-fi audio excellence, promising an unparalleled acoustic journey for the true audiophile. This premium cartridge, teeming with masterful designs, advanced technology and robust materials, delivers an honest and immersive vinyl experience like never before. Celebrate the rich beauty of every record with dimensional sound, detailed acoustics, and seamless record tracking - all hallmarks of the revered Ortofon legacy. At The Audio Tailor, we celebrate audio perfection and the Ortofon - 2M Black - Cartridge is the epitome of our cause. Revel in the difference, savour the unmatched quality and unlock a symphony of sounds with this prodigious creation from the proud home of Australia's #1 Hi-Fi Store - The Audio Tailor. For more details or enquiries, feel free to contact us through our hotline 1300 308 711, and email us at sales@theaudiotailor.com.au. You can also visit us at our store located at Unit 9/20 Rivergate Place, Murarrie QLD 4172 or through our contact URL: The Audio Tailor Contact.

Specifications

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Specifications Description
Type Moving Magnet Cartridge
Stylus Type Nude Shibata Diamond Stylus
Stylus Tip Radius r/R 6/50 µm
Tracking Force Range 1.4-1.7g (14-17 mN)
Recommended Tracking Force 1.5g (15 mN)
Tracking Angle 20°
Output Voltage 5 mV at 1000Hz, 5cm/sec
Channel Balance at 1kHz 1 dB
Channel Separation at 1kHz 26 dB
Channel Separation at 15kHz 15 dB
Frequency Range at -3dB 20-31.000 Hz
Frequency Response 20-20.000 Hz + 2 / - 0 dB
Tracking Ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force 80 µm
Compliance, Dynamic, Lateral 22 µm/mN
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
Replacement Stylus Unit 2M Black (interchangeable with 2M Bronze)
Stylus Protection Guard Included (2M Black)

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