Ortofon 2M Black, 2M Black Verso and 2M Black PnP
The 2M Black Series is the MM flagship from Ortofon
The 2M Black is graced with a Shibata diamond stylus – the same diamond as on the acclaimed MC Jubilee. Its 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.
The cartridge body used for the 2M Black is manufactured from a newly-developed Lexan DMX Piano Black, a revolutionary 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, weight and size to fit the most common turntables at the market today. 2M Series provides excellent compatibility in an assortment of playback systems and with a wide variety of phono preamps. To find the recommended Ortofon replacement cartridge for your turmtable/tonearm please visit our Replacement Cartridges selector ».
The new 2M Black Verso model is an alternative product for bottom mount tonearms.
Users of the 2M Black will enjoy the benefit of impeccable sound quality, along with reduced record & stylus wear and reduced distortion and phase error as a result of the diamond’s improved tracking geometry.
2M Black Plug and Play model
The new 2M headshell is a practical and elegant solution for our customers who wish direct and easy mounting and replacement on their tonearm. The combination of 2M Headshell and 2M Series cartridge adds unique distinction to the turntable!
2M Headshell feautures:
Universal mount fitting a wide range of tonearms
The headshell body is manufactured from a special compound used for Medical industry, ensures high rigidity while reducing unwanted vibration
Elegant hi-tech design
Length 52mm. Headshell with a 2M cartridge pre-mounted provides correct Baerwald alignment with Ortofon TA-110/210, likewise with the major part of tonearms with universal mount
Weight 16,9g, weight with a 2M cartridge pre-mounted 23g
Exclusive plug-and-play solution
NB: The 2M headshell will be available in 2M PnP configuration (2M cartridge pre-mounted on the 2M headshell)
Technical data 2M Black / 2M Black Verso
Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec.
5 mV
Channel balance at 1 kHz
1 dB
Channel separation at 1 kHz
26 dB
Channel separation at 15 kHz
15 dB
Frequency range at – 3dB
20-31.000 Hz
Frequency response
20-20.000 + 2 / – 0 dB
Tracking ability at 315Hz at 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
1,4-1,7g (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
Replacement stylus unit
2M Black (interchangeable with 2M Bronze)
Stylus protection guard
2M Black