Ortofon - MC X30 Nude Fine Line MC Phono Cartridge - Black

The 2M Series of cartridges is designed for precise and accurate retrieval of the information in the record groove. Ortofon's philosophy is to play the record sound as accurate as possible without coloring the sound.The 2M Bronze features a nude Fine Line diamond stylus which is particularly suited for demanding applications. The slim profile of the Fine Line stylus will track even the highest frequency information making it a must for discerning listeners. Additionally its larger footprint ensures reduced distortion and record wear.The cartridge body used for the 2M Bronze is manufactured from a newly-developed Lexan DMX Piano Black a revolutionary material which ensures high rigidity while eliminating unwanted resonances.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.The 2M Bronze uses a special upgraded engine featuring split pole pins with a silver plated copper wire.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: 20-29.000 HzFrequency response: 20-20.000 + 2 / - 0 dBTracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force: 80 micrometersCompliance dynamic lateral: 22 micrometers/mNStylus type: Nude Fine LineStylus tip radius: r/R 8/40 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/BronzeCartridge weight: 7.2gReplacement stylus unit: 2M Bronze (interchangeable with 2M Black)Stylus protection guard: 2M BronzeWhat's In The Box:1 x Stylus brush1 x Screwdrive

Beyond AmazingThe 2M Black LVB 250 upgrades the great build of the 2M Black with a boron cantilever and our very own Nano Tube suspension system. The result is a sound so precise and so detailed that you feel like you have let the artist into your house and have them playing right in your living room.FeaturesNude Shibata StylusBoron CantileverNano Tube Suspension SystemAccuracy LevelThe 2M Black is an amazing cartridge and by many considered the ultimate in moving magnet. So why would Ortofon attempt to create something even better? Because perfection runs in their blood. The 2M Black LVB 250 upgrades the great build of the 2M Black and the result is a sound so precise and so detailed that you feel like you have let the artist into your house and have them playing right in your living room.StylusThe 2M Black LVB 250 upgrades the great build of the 2M Black with a Nude Shibata diamond on a boron cantilever. The use of an extremely stiff and lightweight Boron cantilever adds remarkable transparency speed and responsiveness. The Nude Shibata stylus’ 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 highest frequencies.Multi Wall Carbon Nano Tubes (MWCNT)To attain an optimal interaction between compliance and damping a new rubber compound for the suspension system has been developed. The new rubber compound formula is based on the Multi Wall Carbon Nano Tubes' (MWCNT) highly efficient nano filler. The new MWCNT-based compound offers desirable mechanical properties which ensure better damping and improve the overall performance of the cartridge.What's in the Box2M Black LVB 250 Premounted MM Phono CartridgeSpecificat

Next Level AuthenticityThe Ortofon 2MR series is designed with a newly developed cartridge housing for optimized fitting on low-profile turntables. With its ultra-slim 3mm height reduction seamless integration is guaranteed. The cartridge's slimline body eliminates the need for spacers or modifications ensuring quick easy mounting with just two screws. Experience unmatched compatibility with all 2M styli and revel in the high-performance motor system featuring quad coils and split pole pins exclusive to genuine Ortofon cartridges.Accuracy LevelThe goal for any cartridge should be to reproduce the sound as close to the artists vision as possible and the 2M blue takes you further on this journey of authenticity. With the 2M Blue you get serious about listening to vinyl.CompatibilityThe Ortofon 2MR series boasts a newly developed cartridge housing tailored for low-profile turntables. Its ultra-slim 3mm height reduction ensures seamless integration without the need for spacers or modifications allowing for quick easy mounting with just two screws.Split Pole PinsThe 2M Blue features a high-performance motor system with quad coils and Ortofon’s very own invention: split pole pins with a copper wire. This innovation provides a sound reproduction so precise that only your heart dares to skip a beat. The engine offers an increased output of 5.5 mV optimized sound reproduction and a high level of sonic accuracy. Compared to the 2M Red model the 2M Blue adds more dynamics and resolution sounds more open and reproduces more details taking you one step further on the journey toward authenticity.What's in the Box2MR Blue MM Phono Cartridge for Low-Profile TurntablesSpecificationsOutput voltage at 1 kHz 5cm/sec: 5.5 mVTracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking for