Ortofon - 2M LVB 250 MM Phono Cartridge - Black

Borrowing the smooth character of its sibling Oyster, Black Pearl implements an improved housing that allows for wider frequency response. This makes way for more nuance and greater stereo imaging in a more cohesive soundstage. Enjoyable for hours on end, Black Pearl is famously high in value, pairs perfectly with any MM phonostage and is physically compatible with a wide array of tonearms.

True To the GrooveThe 2M Black is the flagship of the series and it lives up to this with flying colors. You can hear every little detail in the music from every part of the spectrum. Just the way the artist wanted you to. The 2M Black is mounted on Ortofon's classic SH-4 headshell. The sturdy slim-designed SH-4 headshell offers strength and delicacy complemented by an ergonomic easy-to-lift finger grip. Simplify your setup while embracing quality.FeaturesShibata Diamond StylusSplit Pole Pin TechnologyOptimized Sound ReproductionAccuracy levelWith the 2M Black you will not only hear the music but you will sense the presence of the artist in the room while listening to your favorite records.StylusThe 2M Black is graced with a Shibata diamond that gives it contact with the groove like nothing else. The 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.Split Pole Pin TechnologyThe 2M Black features a high-performance motor system incorporating quad coils with Ortofon’s very own invention: split pole pins upgraded with a silver-plated copper wire.SH-4 HeadshellThe 2M is mounted on a classic Ortofon SH-4 headsheel and is for customers who wish direct and easy mounting and replacement on their S-shaped tonearm.What's in the Box2M Black Premounted MM Phono CartridgeSpecificationsChannel balance at 1 kHz: 1 dBOutput voltage at 1 kHz 5cm/sec: 5 mVChannel separation at 1 kHz: 26 dBChannel separation at 15 kHz: 15 dBFrequency response 20 Hz - 20 kHz: 2 / - 0 dBTracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking fo

Elevate Your SoundPush your listening experience further with the MC X30. Featuring a nude fine line diamond stylus it offers extraordinary accuracy and resolution rendering your music and every track with breathtaking detail and dynamic range.FeaturesNude Fine Line Diamond StylusQuad Pure Silver Coil SystemOptimized Magnet SystemCustom-Developed Rubber DampersHoneycomb-Structured Stainless-Steel CoreA New Benchmark in Analog PerfectionIn the world of vinyl playback the cartridge is where the journey begins. A pivotal point where music rises from the groove and transforms into immersive soundscapes. With the MC X Series Ortofon sets a new benchmark in MC cartridge design pushing premium Moving Coil technology to unprecedented levels of performance.Pure Silver Coil SystemAll MC X cartridges feature coils wound with high-purity silver wire. The use of premium materials is to ensure exceptional signal clarity delivering sound with unmatched precision and preserving every detail without interference.Magnet SystemThe MC X Series introduces a newly developed magnet system with a one-piece pole cylinder integrated into a rear magnet yoke. Engineered for maximum magnetic efficiency and paired with pure silver coils this configuration ensures a clean powerful signal path that elevates overall performance.Custom-Developed Rubber DampersIn-house produced and developed rubber compounds form the core of the MC X Series’ mechanical damping system. Rubber dampers are essential for controlling the physical movement of the coils maintaining stability minimizing unwanted vibrations and enabling precise coil motion. The result is superior tracking reduced distortion and musical accuracy.Experience the Depth. Hear Every Detail.At the core of the MC