{"product_id":"ortofon-2m-black-mm-phono-cartridge","title":"Ortofon 2M Black MM Phono Cartridge","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat You Need to Know\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHear More of What’s in Your Records\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrtofon 2M Black\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIf your turntable and audio system are ready for a higher level of performance, the 2M Black delivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Shibata Stylus Makes the Difference\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe biggest upgrade is the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNude Shibata diamond stylus\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Its long, narrow shape reaches deep into the record groove and follows it with great accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eYou’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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdvanced Moving Magnet Design\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe 2M Black uses Ortofon’s advanced moving magnet engine with \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esplit pole pin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e technology and \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esilver-plated copper wire\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBuilt for Serious Listening\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe cartridge body is made from \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLexan DMX\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eLike every cartridge in the 2M family, the 2M Black is designed to be easy to mount on most standard tonearms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBuilding Your System\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTurntables\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e – Fits most tonearms that use a standard ½-inch cartridge mount.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecord Care\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e – Clean records help the Shibata stylus deliver its best performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSetup\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e – Careful alignment lets the Shibata stylus perform at its full potential.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNude Shibata Diamond Stylus\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eReaches deeper into the groove than simpler stylus shapes, giving you more detail and lower distortion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSplit Pole Generator\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eHelps produce a smooth, natural sound with excellent stereo imaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSilver-Plated Copper Coils\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eCarry the tiny musical signal with very little loss, helping preserve fine detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRigid Cartridge Body\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe Lexan DMX body reduces unwanted vibration for cleaner playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Moving Magnet (MM)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus: Nude Shibata Diamond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCantilever: Aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput: 5.0mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal Wiring: Silver-Plated Copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Material: Lexan DMX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting: Standard ½-inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow is the 2M Black different from the 2M Bronze?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe 2M Black uses a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNude Shibata stylus\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e instead of a Fine Line stylus. It retrieves even more detail and tracks the groove with greater precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it difficult to set up?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eNot 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWill it work with my phono preamp?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eYes. The 2M Black is a moving magnet cartridge and works with virtually any MM phono input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e40+ Years of Expertise\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e – Helping music lovers build better systems since 1981.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e – Hear it in your own system with confidence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReal Product Experts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e – Friendly advice before and after your purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFree Shipping\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e – On qualifying orders over $49.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlexible Financing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e – Convenient payment options available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ortofon","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45982016733357,"sku":"NEW-OR2MBLK","price":749.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Demo","offer_id":45982016766125,"sku":"DEMO-OR2MBLK","price":579.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/or2mblk_ko-large__03707.1717082085.1280.1280_3d72b03d-6910-463c-819b-da3b8b9cc725.jpg?v=1778095466","url":"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/ortofon-2m-black-mm-phono-cartridge","provider":"Audio Advisor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}