Ortofon 2M Black

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Moving Magnet Cartridge System

Shibata diamond tip
Output voltage: 5mV
Frequency range: 20-31,000 Hz
Tracking ability at 315Hz: 80µm
Recommended tracking force: 1.5 g (15 mN)
Recommended load resistance: 47 kOhm
Recommended load capacitance: 150-300 pF
Weight: 7.2g
Colour: Black

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Available since March 2020
Item number 487849
Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
Stylus Shaping Shibata
Require Headshell Yes
Colour Black
Twin/Single Single
Application Home/Hifi/Rec
Output Voltage in mV 5
Including Case No
Replacement Stylus Nein

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Top class turntable cartridge

The Ortofon 2M Black is a high-end turntable cartridge system delivering an exceptionally direct and dynamic sound profile – as the pinnacle of the 2M range, it's top of its class in virtually every respect. The nude diamond stylus, featuring an ultra-fine Shibata elliptical cut, transfers the most delicate nuances from the groove to the tonearm. Thanks to its moving magnet technology, the 2M offers near-comprehensive compatibility with a wide range of audio systems and phono preamplifiers. An original Ortofon tracking force gauge and a cleaning brush – as well as the necessary headshell screws plus matching screwdriver – are included in the package.

Ortofon 2M Black, high-end moving magnet cartridge system

Where it all begins

In a hi-fi signal chain that's genuinely high fidelity, every component must be of exceptional quality. The cartridge, however, is particularly critical, as this is where the first contact with the record occurs: Whatever the quality of the subsequent components, they cannot truly compensate for any sound that has not been captured accurately at this initial stage. The Ortofon 2M Black was created with exactly these high stakes in mind. The elliptical Shibata cut of the nude diamond teases out even the finest nuances from the groove, delivering punchy bass, full-bodied mids, and crystal-clear transparency across a remarkable frequency range of 20Hz to 31kHz.

Spectacular precision

The Ortofon 2M Black is a highly revealing cartridge aimed at experienced listeners with the very highest standards. It reproduces every nuance of the record with precision, transparency, and analytical accuracy – without embellishing or concealing anything. It's the perfect pickup for demanding high-end hi-fi enthusiasts; with its Shibata diamond, it is widely recognised to be one of the finest moving magnet cartridges available. When paired with a similarly high-grade reference rig, it'll enable listeners to assess and discuss the quality of their favourite recordings at the highest level and in the greatest detail. This vinyl virtuoso is, understandably, less well-suited to DJing and similar action-packed settings.

About Ortofon

The Danish company Ortofon has been synonymous with high-quality phono technology for more than a century. Founded in 1918 by engineers Axel Petersen and Arnold Poulsen, Ortofon developed its first magnetic pickup system, the M-15, in 1969. The company’s futuristic-looking Concorde pickup series was launched in 1982, and its stylish, streamlined design established itself on the DJ scene as the new standard for use in clubs and discotheques. Ortofon also produces high-quality moving magnet and moving coil systems for every application and price point, from quality-conscious beginners through to uncompromising high-end hi-fi aficionados.

Masterful moving magnets

The Ortofon 2M Black pickup system is perfectly suited for listening to music and assessing a recording's sound quality, but it's also an outstanding choice in the studio for digitising vinyl records. With its exceptional tracking precision and the incredible transparency of its sound, this moving magnet system reveals the finest tonal nuances of every track, at a standard normally reserved for far more expensive moving coil designs.

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In the Spotlight: Shibata diamond tip

The Shibata cut is an evolution of the conventional elliptical profile; it was developed by Norio Shibata to enable tracking of frequencies up to 50kHz during CD-4 quadraphonic playback. A Shibata diamond tip is very gentle on the groove, and thus ideally suited for playing standard stereo records as well. The pioneering Shibata technique gives the diamond a complex parabolic cut that extends the contact zone with the groove vertically, as well as an extremely narrow profile as it moves along the groove path, allowing the pickup to retrieve audio data from the walls of the groove with immense precision. The contact area of a Shibata stylus is roughly three times larger than that of a standard elliptical profile: This enables the Shibata to capture even the finest nuances engraved by the cutting stylus during the master disc production process.

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Sonically Beautiful

Kriordan 29.08.2023

Using on a Thorens TD-160MkII with modded TP16 tonearm. Shouldn't sound this exceptional but it does. Brings out so much detail. Probably 90% accurate at setup but need to buy a jewellers loupe to do the real fine tuning. Sounds amazing as is but maybe even better with fine tuning. Totally pleased with purchase. Great service as usual from Thomann

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Fantastic cartridge

Pop6022 02.05.2022

It's a fantastic cartridge and brilliant quality. I am still running it in but so far I am extremely impressed

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Amazing Japanese Stylus

This MM cartridge is worth every coin paid for. What was only missing on my Linn Axis + Rega RB600 set up was this long planned to buy Ortofon Cartridge. I am able to play to a next to Reel to Reel quality sound out of my old 1980-s records!!! Amazing...you can't review it, you gotta experience it!

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Ein Tonabnehmer der Spitzenklasse

StudyChannelTV.de 27.12.2024

Das Ortofon 2M Black ist in Verbindung mit einem Thorens TD 320 Plattenspieler für die Digitalisierung von Kundenaufträgen im Einsatz.
Der Tonabnehmer wird in einer aufwendigen Verpackung geliefert und hinterlässt optisch wie mechanisch einen sehr hochwertigen Eindruck.
Klanglich überzeugt er durch satte Bässe und eine sehr detaillierte Wiedergabe im Mitten- und Hochtonbereich. Selbst bei sehr leisen Musikpassagen ist die Wiedergabe nuanciert und gibt feinste Details wieder.
Der Audiosignalweg ist in diesem Fall etwas außergewöhnlich. Das Audiosignal des Tonabnehmers geht über die Mikrofonstufen eines SSL 2+ MKII (32Bit/96kHZ) direkt in eine Harrison 10 Pro DAW über ein Voxengo CurveEQ mit RIAA Encoding Preset vor dem Stereo-Kanalfader.
Aufgrund des sehr guten Preis-/Leistungsverhältnis ist dieser Tonabnehmer empfehlenswert, wenn man nicht über die 1K-Euro-Grenze investieren möchte.

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Ortofon 2M Black

Moving Magnet Cartridge System