Ortofon 2MR Black Cartridge - Low-profile Design for Rega Turntables

What You Need to Know

Our Best Moving Magnet Cartridge in a Low-Profile Design

The Ortofon 2MR Black is the flagship of Ortofon’s low-profile 2MR Series. It delivers the same reference-level sound as the award-winning 2M Black, but its shorter body is designed for turntables and tonearms that require a lower cartridge height.

If your turntable has limited vertical clearance, the 2MR Black lets you enjoy Ortofon’s finest moving magnet performance without using spacers or modifying your tonearm.

Nude Shibata Stylus Retrieves More Music

The 2MR Black features Ortofon’s Nude Shibata diamond stylus. Its long, narrow contact area follows more of the record groove than an elliptical stylus, allowing it to retrieve extremely fine musical details.

You’ll hear greater clarity, smoother high frequencies, and a wider, more precise soundstage. The Shibata profile also excels at tracking the demanding inner grooves near the end of a record.

Precision Engineered for Reference Sound

Inside the cartridge, Ortofon uses split pole pins and silver-plated oxygen-free copper coils. These technologies help produce a smoother frequency response, better channel separation, and more natural detail throughout the audible range.

The result is a highly revealing cartridge that remains musical and enjoyable during long listening sessions.

Designed for Modern Low-Profile Tonearms

The 2MR Series was developed for turntables that require a shorter cartridge body. It fits many Rega turntables and other low-profile tonearms without changing the arm’s geometry.

This makes installation easier while maintaining the proper stylus angle for the best possible performance.

Building Your System

• Turntables – Ideal for low-profile tonearms, including many Rega turntables.
• Phono Stage – Works with any moving magnet (MM) phono input.
• Record Care – Clean records help the Nude Shibata stylus deliver its best performance and extend record life.

Features & Specifications

Nude Shibata Diamond Stylus

Tracks the groove with exceptional precision for maximum detail, smoother highs, improved tracking, and lower distortion.

Low-Profile 2MR Body

Designed specifically for turntables that require a shorter cartridge height without sacrificing performance.

Split Pole Pin Technology

Extends high-frequency performance for smoother, more accurate sound and improved stereo imaging.

Silver-Plated OFC Coils

Help preserve fine musical detail while maintaining excellent channel balance and low coloration.

Replaceable Stylus

The stylus assembly can be replaced when worn, allowing you to restore peak performance without replacing the entire cartridge.

Specifications

• Type: Moving Magnet (MM)
• Output Voltage: 5.0mV
• Stylus: Nude Shibata Diamond
• Cantilever: Aluminum
• Frequency Response: 20Hz–20kHz (+2/-1dB)
• Channel Separation: 26dB at 1kHz
• Channel Balance: 1dB
• Recommended Tracking Force: 1.5 grams
• Internal Impedance: 1.2kΩ
• Internal Inductance: 630mH
• Recommended Load Resistance: 47kΩ
• Recommended Load Capacitance: 150–300pF
• Cartridge Weight: 6.0 grams
• Mounting: Standard 1/2-inch

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the difference between the 2MR Black and the 2M Black?

The sound quality and internal design are the same. The 2MR Black uses a lower-profile body that fits turntables requiring a shorter cartridge height.

Do I need a moving coil phono preamp?

No. The 2MR Black is a moving magnet cartridge and works with virtually any moving magnet phono input.

Why choose a Shibata stylus?

A Shibata stylus contacts more of the record groove than simpler stylus shapes. This allows it to retrieve finer detail, improve tracking, and reduce distortion, especially on the inner grooves of a record.

Can I replace the stylus?

Yes. The stylus assembly is user replaceable, making it easy to restore like-new performance after years of listening.

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