Ortofon 2M Black

Brief description

The Ortofon 2M Black is the top-of-the-line model of the Ortofon 2M series, a range of moving magnet (MM) cartridges. The systems' housing shape was designed by Moeller Jensen Design. The model was the facets of a cut diamond.

Specifications

General

  • Manufacturer: Ortofon
  • Model: 2M Black
  • Years of manufacture:
    • 2007 - ? (Red, Blue, Bronze, Black)
    • 2012 - ? (2M as "Verso" series, 2M Mono, 2M 78)
    • 2013 - ? (2M PnP series with integrated headshell)
  • Made in: Denmark
  • Colour: black / black
  • Weight: 7.2 g
  • Original price approx.: from 600,- EUR (RRP, as of: 2015)


Technical Data

  • Principle: Moving Magnet (MM)
  • Frequency response: 20 - 31,000 Hz (-3 dB)
  • Channel separation: > 26 dB at 1 kHz
  • Channel balance: < 1 dB at 1 kHz
  • Crosstalk attenuation:
  • Output voltage: 5 mV
  • Terminating resistor: 47 kOhm at 150-300 pF
  • Inductance: 630 mH
  • Needle type: Shibata (r/R: 6/50 µm), bare
  • Recommended contact force: 15 mN
  • Needle compliance: 22 µm/mN
  • Scanning capability at 315 Hz: 80 µm


Special Features

  • 2M Verso series with threaded studs
  • 2M PnP series with integrated headshell
  • System body made of Lexan DMX
  • Pickup needle interchangeable with 2M bronze
  • Winding made of silver-plated OFC copper wire


Notes

Other models in the same series:

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Reports

  • hifi & records issue 3/2008
"(The 2M Black) offered a first class performance in every combination and confirmed the manufacturer's claim. In addition, it delivers a MM/MI-typical closed representation of the musical events, but in addition, thanks to the sharp needle grind, a wealth of details is released and integrated into the events with convincing naturalness. The virtual stage is presented in a believable size and is optimally structured. This is enjoyable music listening! The 2M Black is a fine pickup that, with appropriate playing partners, can provide long-lasting analogue pleasure. It clearly belongs in the ranks of the 'great' MM systems. Recommendation, what else!"

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