Ortofon - 2M Mono Moving Magnet Cartridge - White

Designed for Precise and Accurate Retrieval of InformationThe 2M Mono 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! HighlightsAn improved engine which provides a high level of sonic accuracyR 18µ Nude Spherical stylus that is an optimal solution for playing mono microgroove LP vinyl recordsFeaturesAdvancements 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.The 2M Mono features a 18 µm Nude Spherical stylus that is an optimal solution for playing mono microgroove vinyl records. It also features an optimized engine for superior sound quality and uses a strapped output to deliver the same output signal from both sets of pole pins. This effectively eliminates the need for mono-specific equipment making it easily possible to enjoy true mono reproduction on any stereo playback system. What's in the Box:2M Mono Moving Magnet CartridgeStylus brushScrewdriverScrewsSpecificationsOutput voltage at 1kHz 5cm/sec.: 4mVFrequency range at -3dB: 20 - 22000HzFrequency response: 20 - 20000Hz