Universal mount fitting a wide range of S-shaped tonearms
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The Ortofon 2M Black offers the best of everything, true to the groove
The Ortofon 2M Black is graced with a Shibata diamond with a slim, highly polished profile
Stylus is replaceable
Ortofon's Exclusive Plug-and-Play Solution The 2M Black Plug-and-Play headshell is a practical and elegant solution for 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! Highlights Universal mount fitting a wide range of tonearms Manufactured from a special compound used in the medical industry and ensures high rigidity while reducing unwanted vibration Elegant hi-tech design Features Advancements in Sound The 2M Series features Ortofons trademark split pole pins an invention that enables moving magnet cartridges to have a flat frequency response as with a moving coil cartridge. Split pole pins were invented by Ortofon and were originally presented in the 500 and Ortofon OM Series. Ease of Use The weight and size of 2M Series have been optimized to fit the most common turntables on the market today. The cartridge body has also been streamlined to provide easy mounting and alignment. The name 2M was chosen as it represents the abbreviation for moving magnet MM. Moving magnet cartridges provide excellent compatibility in an assortment of playback systems and with a wide variety of phono preamps. Stylus Types All of the 2M cartridges feature diamonds that are polished to the highest standards of the industry. 2M Plug-and-Play The 2M PnP cartridges are available premounted on Ortofon's exclusive 2M series headshell for easy attachment to most bayonet-style removable headshell tonearms. The 2M PnP is a practical and elegant solution that adds unique distinction to your turntable. What's in the Box: 2M Black Plug-and-Play Moving Magnet Cartridge Stylus brush Stylus pressure gauge Screws Specifications Output voltage at 1kHz 5cm/sec.: 5mV Channel balance at 1kHz: 1dB Channel separation at 1kHz: 26dB Channel separation at 15kHz: 15dB Frequency range at -3dB: 20 - 31000Hz Frequ