Ortofon 2M Black — cartridge and replacement stylus
Flagship 2M; nude Shibata. Ortofon cites up to 1,000 h with no degradation and roughly 2,000 h total life. Stylus fits the Bronze body too. Stylus price approximate US street.
Ortofon cites approximately 1,000 hours of stylus life. Actual service life varies with tracking force, record condition, cleaning and use.
Specifications
| Type | MM |
|---|---|
| Mount | half-inch |
| Stylus shape | Shibata |
| Output | 5 mV |
| Tracking force | 1.4–1.7 g |
| Cartridge reference price | $749 |
| Replacement stylus | Stylus 2M Black |
| Stylus reference price | $729 |
| Cited stylus life | ~1,000 hours |