Ortofon 2M Bronze Phono Cartridge Mounted on SH-4 Black Headshell

What You Need to Know

The Convenience of a Pre-Mounted Upgrade

The Ortofon 2M Bronze Premounted pairs Ortofon's award-winning 2M Bronze moving magnet cartridge with the precision-built SH-4 black headshell, creating a ready-to-install package for turntables with universal SME-style detachable headshells. Factory mounting eliminates the time and uncertainty of cartridge installation, allowing you to enjoy reference-quality analog playback in just minutes.

Nude Fine Line Stylus for Exceptional Detail

The heart of the 2M Bronze is its Nude Fine Line diamond stylus, a significant upgrade over conventional elliptical designs. Its long, narrow contact profile follows the record groove with exceptional accuracy, retrieving more low-level detail while dramatically reducing tracing distortion and inner-groove distortion. The result is greater clarity, improved stereo imaging, and a more natural, effortless presentation.

Advanced Moving Magnet Technology

The 2M Bronze incorporates Ortofon's split pole pin technology, which allows the moving magnet generator to achieve frequency response and phase accuracy approaching that of many moving coil cartridges. High-purity silver-plated copper coils further improve signal transmission, producing excellent transient response, wide channel separation, and remarkable tonal balance.

Built for Precision and Longevity

The cartridge body is manufactured from Ortofon's rigid Hopelex material, minimizing unwanted resonance while providing a stable platform for the generator system. The included SH-4 headshell is constructed from lightweight aluminum and features gold-plated lead wires for excellent conductivity and long-term reliability.

Easy Installation, Future Upgradeability

Because the cartridge is factory-installed and aligned on the SH-4 headshell, installation is quick and straightforward—simply attach the headshell, balance your tonearm, and set the recommended tracking force. As your system evolves, the 2M Bronze body is also compatible with Ortofon's interchangeable 2M stylus family, including the flagship 2M Black stylus.

Building Your System

• Phono Preamplifiers – Compatible with any standard moving magnet (MM) phono input.

• Turntables – Designed for tonearms with universal SME-style detachable headshells.

• Record Cleaning – Clean records allow the Nude Fine Line stylus to extract maximum musical detail.

• Setup Tools – Only basic tracking force and anti-skate adjustments are required after installation.

Features & Specifications

Nude Fine Line Diamond Stylus

The Nude Fine Line stylus delivers exceptional groove contact, producing outstanding detail retrieval, low distortion, and excellent tracking performance across the entire record surface.

Split Pole Pin Moving Magnet Generator

Ortofon's advanced generator design extends frequency response while improving phase accuracy, channel separation, and overall musical realism.

Silver-Plated Copper Coils

High-purity silver-plated copper windings preserve low-level detail and contribute to the cartridge's clean, dynamic sound.

Factory-Mounted on SH-4 Headshell

Professionally mounted on Ortofon's lightweight aluminum SH-4 headshell for fast installation, proper alignment, and dependable performance.

Upgradeable 2M Platform

Compatible with Ortofon's interchangeable 2M styli, making future upgrades simple without replacing the complete cartridge.

Specifications

• Type: Moving Magnet (MM)

• Stylus: Nude Fine Line Diamond

• Cantilever: Aluminum

• Output: 5.0mV

• Frequency Response: 20Hz–29kHz

• Channel Separation: 26dB at 1kHz

• Tracking Force: 1.5g (recommended)

• Cartridge Weight: 7.2g

• Mounting: Factory-mounted on Ortofon SH-4 Headshell

• Internal Wiring: Silver-Plated Copper

• Compatible With: Standard MM Phono Inputs

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this work with my turntable?

This version is designed for tonearms that accept a standard SME-style detachable headshell. If your turntable uses a fixed headshell, choose the standard 2M Bronze instead.

Is the cartridge already aligned?

Yes. The cartridge comes professionally mounted to the SH-4 headshell, significantly reducing installation time. You only need to install the headshell and set tracking force and anti-skate.

Can I upgrade later?

Yes. The 2M Bronze shares the Ortofon 2M platform and can accept higher-performance replacement styli, including the acclaimed 2M Black.

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