Ortofon 2M Black LVB 250 MM Phono Cartridge

What You Need to Know

The Best 2M Cartridge Ortofon Makes

The Ortofon 2M Black LVB 250 is the flagship of the 2M family. It takes everything people love about the 2M Black and improves it with a lighter cantilever and a better suspension. The result is even more detail, better tracking, and a smoother, more natural sound.

Named in honor of Ludwig van Beethoven’s 250th birthday, the 2M Black LVB 250 is built for music lovers who want the very best moving magnet performance Ortofon offers.

A Better Cantilever. Better Sound.

The biggest upgrade is the boron cantilever. Boron is much lighter and stiffer than aluminum, so it moves faster and follows the record groove more accurately.

Combined with the Nude Shibata diamond stylus, it pulls more music from the groove while reducing distortion. You’ll hear cleaner highs, tighter bass, and a greater sense of space around voices and instruments.

Improved Suspension

Ortofon also developed a new Nano Tube suspension for the LVB 250. It helps the stylus stay in better contact with the groove, especially during loud or complex musical passages.

The result is cleaner tracking, better dynamics, and more stable stereo imaging.

Advanced Moving Magnet Design

The LVB 250 uses the same proven moving magnet engine found in the 2M Black, including split pole pin technology and silver-plated copper wire.

Combined with the upgraded cantilever and suspension, it delivers the highest level of detail and refinement in the entire 2M Series.

Building Your System

• Turntables – Fits most tonearms that use a standard ½-inch cartridge mount.
• Record Care – Clean records help the Shibata stylus and boron cantilever perform at their best.
• Setup – Careful alignment allows the cartridge to deliver its full performance.

Features & Specifications

Nude Shibata Diamond Stylus

Tracks deep in the groove to reveal more detail while reducing distortion and record wear.

Boron Cantilever

Lightweight and very stiff for faster response and greater accuracy.

Nano Tube Suspension

Keeps the stylus in better contact with the groove for improved tracking and smoother sound.

Split Pole Generator

Produces a natural, balanced sound with excellent stereo imaging.

Specifications

• Type: Moving Magnet (MM)
• Stylus: Nude Shibata Diamond
• Cantilever: Boron
• Output: 5.0mV
• Internal Wiring: Silver-Plated Copper
• Mounting: Standard ½-inch

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the LVB 250 different from the 2M Black?

The LVB 250 adds a boron cantilever and Nano Tube suspension. These upgrades improve tracking, reduce distortion, and reveal even more musical detail.

Is it worth upgrading from the 2M Black?

If you want the best performance Ortofon offers in a moving magnet cartridge, yes. The improvements are easy to hear on a high-quality turntable and audio system.

Will it work with my phono preamp?

Yes. The LVB 250 is a moving magnet cartridge and works with virtually any MM phono input.

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