About The Ortofon 2M 78 Moving Magnet Cartridge
Journey back in time with the 2M 78 Mono Cartridge, specially designed for playing 78 rpm shellac records. Immerse yourself in the authentic nostalgia of mono vinyl records brought to life with unparalleled precision and fidelity.
Stylus: The 2M 78 features a stylus' tip with a Spherical diamond, perfect for playback of 78 rpm shellac records. These unique records necessitate a larger stylus profile, and the 2M 78 flawlessly accommodates this requirement, ensuring optimal playback quality and preserving the authenticity of your cherished collection.
Output: The 2M 78 uses a strapped output to deliver the same output signal from both sets of pole pins. This effectively eliminates the need for mono-specific equipment, making it possible to enjoy true mono reproduction on any stereo playback system.
Compatibility: The 2M Series is designed for easy mounting of the cartridge, and for the weight and size to fit the most common turntables on the market today.
The 2M Series are available in four different product variant configurations: the 2M for most common turntables on the market; the 2M Premounted, for customers who wish direct and easy mounting and replacement on their S-shaped tonearm; the 2M Verso, for bottom mount headshells; and the 2MR, which is designed cartridge housing tailored for turntables and tonearms like Rega, matching their requirement for low-form factor cartridges.
Main Features & Specifications
- Design: Mono Moving Magnet Phono Cartridge for playing 78 rpm Shellac Records
- Output Voltage at 1 kHz, 5cm/sec: 4 mV
- Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz + 3 / - 1 dB
- Tracking Ability at 315Hz at Recommended Tracking Force: 70 µm
- Compliance, Dynamic, Lateral: 18 µm/mN
- Stylus Type: Spherical
- Stylus Tip Radius: R 65 µm
- Tracking Force Range: 1.6-2.0 grams (16-20 mN)
- Tracking Force, Recommended: 1.8 grams (18 mN)
- Tracking Angle: 20°
- Internal Impedance, DC Resistance: 700 Ohm
- Internal Inductance: 350 mH
- Recommended Load Resistance: 47 kOhm
- Recommended Load Capacitance: 150-300 pF
- Cartridge Colour, Body/Stylus: Black/Black
- Cartridge Weight: 7.2 grams
- Replacement Stylus Unit: 2M 78 Stylus - designed to play 78 rpm shellac records
- Interchangeable With: 2M Mono Stylus - designed to play mono microgroove vinyl records
- Warranty: 12 Months - Cartridge only
Note: Features & Specifications Subject To Change Without Notice. E&OE.