Ortofon 2M Black Phono Cartridge Mounted on SH-4 Black Headshell
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Ortofon 2M Black Phono Cartridge Mounted on SH-4 Black Headshell
What You Need to Know
Ortofon’s Best 2M Cartridge—Ready to Install
The Ortofon 2M Black mounted on the SH-4 Black Headshell combines Ortofon’s flagship 2M cartridge with the convenience of a factory-mounted headshell. Simply attach it to a compatible tonearm, set the tracking force, and you’re ready to enjoy one of the finest moving magnet cartridges available.
It’s a perfect choice for serious vinyl listeners who want premium performance without the hassle of mounting and aligning a cartridge.
Shibata Stylus Reveals Every Detail
The 2M Black features a Nude Shibata diamond stylus, one of Ortofon’s most advanced stylus profiles. It follows the record groove with exceptional precision, revealing details that simpler stylus shapes can miss.
You’ll hear cleaner highs, better instrument separation, and lower distortion—especially on the inner grooves of an LP. The larger contact area also helps reduce record wear.
Factory-Mounted for Quick Installation
The included Ortofon SH-4 Black headshell is lightweight, rigid, and designed for stable performance. Because the cartridge is professionally mounted at the factory, you can install it in minutes without handling tiny screws or performing cartridge alignment.
It’s ideal for anyone who likes the flexibility of swapping headshells between different cartridges.
Built to Grow with Your System
The 2M Black uses Ortofon’s advanced moving magnet generator with split pole pin technology and silver-plated copper coils for outstanding clarity and stereo imaging.
As the top model in the standard 2M Series, it delivers reference-level moving magnet performance that can serve as the centerpiece of a high-end analog system.
Building Your System
- Turntables – Fits tonearms with an SME-style removable headshell connector.
- Phono Preamp – Works with any moving magnet (MM) phono input.
- Record Care – Clean records help the Shibata stylus perform at its very best.
Features & Specifications
Nude Shibata Diamond Stylus
Retrieves exceptional detail while reducing distortion and record wear.
Split Pole Generator
Produces smooth, natural sound with outstanding stereo imaging.
Factory-Mounted SH-4 Headshell
Pre-installed for quick installation with no cartridge alignment required.
Flagship 2M Performance
The highest-performing cartridge in Ortofon’s standard 2M Series.
Specifications
- Type: Moving Magnet (MM)
- Stylus: Nude Shibata Diamond
- Cantilever: Aluminum
- Output: 5.0mV
- Headshell: Ortofon SH-4 Black
- Mount: SME-Style Bayonet Headshell
- Recommended Phono Input: Moving Magnet (MM)
Frequently Asked Questions
How is this different from the standard 2M Black?
The cartridge is identical. This version comes factory-mounted on the Ortofon SH-4 Black headshell, making installation fast and easy.
Will it fit my turntable?
It fits turntables with an SME-style removable headshell. It is not compatible with fixed-headshell tonearms.
Who is this package for?
It’s ideal for vinyl enthusiasts who want Ortofon’s best standard 2M cartridge with the convenience of a ready-to-install headshell.
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- Moving magnet phono cartridge
- Comes mounted on Ortofon's popular black SH-4 headshell
- Sturdy and rigid, with a slim and delicate form factor
- Ergonomic design has a long finger lift that is easy to pick up
- Easy and direct mount on S-shaped tonearms with universal mount
- Correct Baerwald alignment with tonearms with universal mount
- New, improved engine provides an increased output of 5 mV
- Shibata diamond stylus
- Lexan DMX Piano Black cartridge body
- Split pole pins with a copper wire
- Easy mounting
- Compatible with most tonearms
- Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec.: 5 mV
- Channel balance at 1 kHz: 1 dB
- Channel separation at 1 kHz: 26 dB
- Channel separation at 15 kHz: 15 dB
- Frequency range at - 3dB: 20-31.000 Hz
- Frequency response: 20-20.000 + 2 / - 0 dB
- Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force: 80 µm
- Compliance, dynamic, lateral: 22 µm/mN
- Stylus type: Nude Shibata
- Stylus tip radius: r/R 6/50 µm
- Tracking force range: 1.4-1.7g (14-17 mN)
- Tracking force, recommended: 1.5 g (15 mN)
- Tracking angle: 20°
- Internal impedance, DC resistance: 1,2 kOhm
- Internal inductance: 630 mH
- Recommended load resistance: 47 kOhm
- Recommended load capacitance: 150-300 pF
- Cartridge color, body/stylus: Black/Black
- Cartridge weight: 7.2 g
- Replacement stylus unit: 2M Black (interchangeable with 2M Bronze)
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