Ortofon 2M Black MM Phono Cartridge

What You Need to Know

Hear More of What’s in Your Records

The Ortofon 2M Black is the top model in the standard 2M Series. It is made for listeners who want to hear every detail their records have to offer. Compared with the 2M Bronze, the Black reveals even more texture, space, and fine musical detail while staying smooth and natural.

If your turntable and audio system are ready for a higher level of performance, the 2M Black delivers.

The Shibata Stylus Makes the Difference

The biggest upgrade is the Nude Shibata diamond stylus. Its long, narrow shape reaches deep into the record groove and follows it with great accuracy.

You’ll hear more low-level detail, cleaner highs, and less distortion, especially on the inner tracks of an album. The larger contact area also helps reduce record wear.

Advanced Moving Magnet Design

The 2M Black uses Ortofon’s advanced moving magnet engine with split pole pin technology and silver-plated copper wire.

This design helps produce a wide frequency response, excellent stereo imaging, and a natural, balanced sound. With its healthy output, the 2M Black works with virtually any moving magnet phono preamp.

Built for Serious Listening

The cartridge body is made from Lexan DMX, a rigid material that helps control unwanted vibration. This allows the stylus to read the groove more accurately and lets more of the music come through.

Like every cartridge in the 2M family, the 2M Black is designed to be easy to mount on most standard tonearms.

Building Your System

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

Features & Specifications

Nude Shibata Diamond Stylus

Reaches deeper into the groove than simpler stylus shapes, giving you more detail and lower distortion.

Split Pole Generator

Helps produce a smooth, natural sound with excellent stereo imaging.

Silver-Plated Copper Coils

Carry the tiny musical signal with very little loss, helping preserve fine detail.

Rigid Cartridge Body

The Lexan DMX body reduces unwanted vibration for cleaner playback.

Specifications

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the 2M Black different from the 2M Bronze?

The 2M Black uses a Nude Shibata stylus instead of a Fine Line stylus. It retrieves even more detail and tracks the groove with greater precision.

Is it difficult to set up?

Not really, but the Shibata stylus is more precise than simpler stylus shapes. Taking the time to align it correctly will help you get the best sound.

Will it work with my phono preamp?

Yes. The 2M Black is a moving magnet cartridge and works with virtually any MM phono input.

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