Audio-Technica - AT-VM530xEN VMx Elliptical Nude Phono Cartridge - Orange

The 2M Black Series is the MM flagship from OrtofonThe 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 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.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 Specifications:Output voltage at 1000 Hz 5cm/sec: 5mVChannel balance at 1kHz: 1 dBChannel separation at 1 kHz: 26 dBChannel separation at 15 kHz: 15 dBFrequency range at - 3 dB: 20-31.000 HzFrequency response: 20-20.000 + 2 / - 0 dBTracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force: 80 micrometersCompliance dynamic lateral: 22 micrometers/mNStylus type: Nude ShibataStylus tip radius: r/R 6/50 micrometersTracking force range: 14-17g (14-17 mN)Tracking force recommended: 15 g (15 mN)Tracking angle: 20 degreesInternal impedance DC resistance: 12 kOhm

Shibata (2.7 x 0.26 mil ) replacement stylus for the Audio-Technica AT-VM750xSH cartridge.What's in the Box AT-VMN50xSH VMx Shibata Replacement Stylus for AT-VM750xSH Cartridge*Please Note: Replacement stylus shown with cartridge. Cartridge sold separately.SpecificationsTracking force: 1.8 to 2.2 g (2.0 g standard)Stylus: Nude ShibataCartridge (sold separately): AT-VM750xSH

An Alternative Product for Bottom Mount TonearmsIn addition to the range of acclaimed 2M top-mount models Ortofon is proud to present the new 2M Verso configuration for bottom mounting. Every 2M model is now also available in “Verso” configuration to allow easy mounting on tonearms which do not allow the screws to pass through the top of the headshell.FeaturesAdvancements in SoundThe 2M Series features Ortofon’s trademark split pole pins an invention which 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 UseThe 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 TypesAll of the 2M cartridges feature diamonds that are polished to the highest standards of the industry. What's in the Box:2M Blue Verso Moving Magnet CartridgeStylus brushAllen key Torx 6Allen key Torx 8ScrewsSpecificationsOutput voltage at 1kHz 5cm/sec.: 5.5mVChannel balance at 1kHz: 1.5dBChannel separation at 1kHz: 25dBChannel separation at 15kHz: 15dBFrequency range at -3dB: 20 - 25000HzFrequency response: 20 - 20000Hz +2/-1dBTracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force: 80μm