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 kOhmInternal inductance: 630 mHRecommended load resistance: 47 kOhmRecommended load capacitance: 150-300 pFCartridge colour body/stylus: Black/BlackCartridge weight: 7.2gReplacement stylus unit: 2M Black (interchangeable with 2M Bronze)Stylus protection guard:

Seated atop the entry-level range of classic Oysters, our classic Pearl phono cartridge has been dazzling listeners for decades. Physically compatible with most tonearms on the market and a perfect fit for any MM system, it’s a reminder that one doesn’t have to exhaust their budget to achieve next-level sound quality. Dynamic yet smooth and incredibly musical, it’s an evenly-balanced cartridge with enticing highs, decisive mids & deep, well-rounded bass. Pearl introduces our 0.3 x 0.7mil elliptical stylus, heightening detail retrieval, adding brilliance & improving on the stereo imaging of its sibling Black Pearl.

This elliptical bonded stylus makes it easy to upgrade the sound quality of any turntable equipped with an ATN3600L or ATN3600LC conical stylus, such as the turntables in our popular AT-LP60X series. Modeled after the venerable ATN3600L, which has sold by the millions and been trusted by countless music lovers for more than 50 years, the ATN3600LE features a 0.3 x 0.7 elliptical stylus for enhanced sound quality while remaining reliable and easy to use. Audio-Technica has been perfecting the art of transducer technology since our first handcrafted phono cartridge in 1962.