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Ortofon Hi-Fi 2M 78 Moving Magnet Cartridge

    Description

    • Spherical diamond that is perfect for playback of 78 rpm shellac records, which require a larger stylus profile
    • Uses a strapped output to deliver the same output signal from both sets of pole pins

    2M Series

    The 2M Series of cartridges from Ortofon have been designed for precise and accurate retrieval of the information in the record groove. Indeed, it is Ortofon's lasting philosophy to only ever play the recorded sound, without colouration. The pre-existing range of 2M cartridges have rapidly been established as a reference point for all good moving magnet cartridges. From the introductory Red, through to the high-end Black; 2M is now a go-to name in moving magnet technology. 2012 sees Ortofon open up new markets within the same design principle of 2M. The 2M 78 and 2M Mono offer users of older, rare vinyl a higher-quality playback medium than had previously been available.

    The 2M 78 features an improved True Mono engine, which provides a high level of sonic accuracy, as well as expertly cut Spherical diamond that is perfect for playback of 78 rpm records (which require a larger stylus profile).

    2M Verso
    The 2M series of cartridges are now also available in a special version, suited for bottom-mount tonearms. The 2M Verso are available to special order.  Head-Shell shown for illustration purposes only and not included with cartridge

    Features

    • Optimised sound reproduction and high level of sonic accuracy
    • Spherical diamond that is perfect for playback of 78 rpm shellac records, which require a larger stylus profile
    • Uses a strapped output to deliver the same output signal from both sets of pole pins
    • Supplied with 2 different sets of screws (M2.5 x 5 & M2.5 x 7)
    • Stylus brush included
    • Also available with integrated headshell or verso version

    Each 2M cartridge model is also available as a 2MR variant. Here, the "R" stands for “Reduced” and relates to the lower cartridge body height. This is suited to certain types of tonearms from manufacturers such as Pro-Ject, Linn and Rega, in order to achieve the correct VTA. To learn more about whether the 2MR might be useful for your system, visit our handy technical page Ortofon 2MR - The Technical Argument Suitable For Riga Turntables

    Specifications

    Output Voltage (at 1kHz, 5cm/sec):
    4mV
    Frequency Range (at -3dB):
    20Hz - 22kHz
    Frequency Response 20Hz - 20kHz:
    +3 / -1dB
    Tracking Ability at 315Hz:
    Typically 70μm
    Compliance, Dynamic, Lateral:
    18μm / mN
    Stylus Type:
    Spherical
    Stylus Tip Radius R:
    65μm
    Tracking Force Range:
    1.6 - 2.0g (16 - 20mN)
    Recommended Tracking Force:
    1.8g (18mN)
    Tracking Angle:
    20º
    Internal Impedance / DC Resistance:
    700Ω
    Internal Inductance:
    300mH
    Recommended Load Resistance:
    47kΩ
    Recommended Load Capacitance:
    150 - 300pF
    Cartridge Colour Body / Stylus:
    Black / Grey
    Cartridge Weight:
    7.2g
    Replacement Stylus Unit:
    Stylus 2M 78
    Accessories:
    Stylus Brush
    Screwdriver

    2M 78

    2MR 78

    2M 78 Premounted

    Differing Key Features
    Reduced-height 2MR cartridge body No Yes No
    Overhead mounting cartridge for installing into a headshell Yes Yes No
    Moving magnet cartridge with removable stylus Yes Yes Yes
    Supplied pre-installed on a headshell for easy installation No No Yes
    Special "verso" model for bottom-mount headshells No No No
    Utilises Ortofon's split-pole pin technology to reduce the eddy current and to get a flat frequency response, like with an MC cartridge Yes Yes Yes
    Anti-resonant Hopelex body Yes Yes Yes
    Stylus fits on other models in the Ortofon 2M range No No No
    Replacement stylus only No No No
    Common Key Features
    Optimised mono output cartridge
    Optimised for use with 78 RPM records
    Spherical diamond stylus
    Differing Specifications
    Cartridge Weight 7.2 g 6 g 16.7 g
    Replacement Stylus For
    Common Specifications
    Output Voltage (@ 1000Hz, 5cm/sec.) 4 mV
    Frequency Range (@ -3dB) 20 - 20000 Hz
    Frequency Response +3 / -1dB 20 - 20000 Hz
    Tracking Ability (@ 315Hz at Recommended Tracking Force) 70 μm
    Compliance, Dynamic, Lateral 18 μm
    Stylus Type Spherical
    Tracking Force Range 1.6 - 2.0 g
    Recommended Tracking Force 1.8 g
    Tracking Angle 20 °
    Internal Impedance 700 Ω
    Internal Inductance 350 mH
    Cantilever Material Aluminium Tube
    Recommended Load Impedance 47000 Ω
    Recommended Load Capacitance 150 - 300 pF

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    Ortofon Hi-Fi 2M 78 Moving Magnet Cartridge

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      £129.00 Incl. VAT

          Description

          • Spherical diamond that is perfect for playback of 78 rpm shellac records, which require a larger stylus profile
          • Uses a strapped output to deliver the same output signal from both sets of pole pins

          2M Series

          The 2M Series of cartridges from Ortofon have been designed for precise and accurate retrieval of the information in the record groove. Indeed, it is Ortofon's lasting philosophy to only ever play the recorded sound, without colouration. The pre-existing range of 2M cartridges have rapidly been established as a reference point for all good moving magnet cartridges. From the introductory Red, through to the high-end Black; 2M is now a go-to name in moving magnet technology. 2012 sees Ortofon open up new markets within the same design principle of 2M. The 2M 78 and 2M Mono offer users of older, rare vinyl a higher-quality playback medium than had previously been available.

          The 2M 78 features an improved True Mono engine, which provides a high level of sonic accuracy, as well as expertly cut Spherical diamond that is perfect for playback of 78 rpm records (which require a larger stylus profile).

          2M Verso
          The 2M series of cartridges are now also available in a special version, suited for bottom-mount tonearms. The 2M Verso are available to special order.  Head-Shell shown for illustration purposes only and not included with cartridge

          Features

          • Optimised sound reproduction and high level of sonic accuracy
          • Spherical diamond that is perfect for playback of 78 rpm shellac records, which require a larger stylus profile
          • Uses a strapped output to deliver the same output signal from both sets of pole pins
          • Supplied with 2 different sets of screws (M2.5 x 5 & M2.5 x 7)
          • Stylus brush included
          • Also available with integrated headshell or verso version

          Each 2M cartridge model is also available as a 2MR variant. Here, the "R" stands for “Reduced” and relates to the lower cartridge body height. This is suited to certain types of tonearms from manufacturers such as Pro-Ject, Linn and Rega, in order to achieve the correct VTA. To learn more about whether the 2MR might be useful for your system, visit our handy technical page Ortofon 2MR - The Technical Argument Suitable For Riga Turntables

          Specifications

          Output Voltage (at 1kHz, 5cm/sec):
          4mV
          Frequency Range (at -3dB):
          20Hz - 22kHz
          Frequency Response 20Hz - 20kHz:
          +3 / -1dB
          Tracking Ability at 315Hz:
          Typically 70μm
          Compliance, Dynamic, Lateral:
          18μm / mN
          Stylus Type:
          Spherical
          Stylus Tip Radius R:
          65μm
          Tracking Force Range:
          1.6 - 2.0g (16 - 20mN)
          Recommended Tracking Force:
          1.8g (18mN)
          Tracking Angle:
          20º
          Internal Impedance / DC Resistance:
          700Ω
          Internal Inductance:
          300mH
          Recommended Load Resistance:
          47kΩ
          Recommended Load Capacitance:
          150 - 300pF
          Cartridge Colour Body / Stylus:
          Black / Grey
          Cartridge Weight:
          7.2g
          Replacement Stylus Unit:
          Stylus 2M 78
          Accessories:
          Stylus Brush
          Screwdriver

          2M 78

          2MR 78

          2M 78 Premounted

          Differing Key Features
          Reduced-height 2MR cartridge body No Yes No
          Overhead mounting cartridge for installing into a headshell Yes Yes No
          Moving magnet cartridge with removable stylus Yes Yes Yes
          Supplied pre-installed on a headshell for easy installation No No Yes
          Special "verso" model for bottom-mount headshells No No No
          Utilises Ortofon's split-pole pin technology to reduce the eddy current and to get a flat frequency response, like with an MC cartridge Yes Yes Yes
          Anti-resonant Hopelex body Yes Yes Yes
          Stylus fits on other models in the Ortofon 2M range No No No
          Replacement stylus only No No No
          Common Key Features
          Optimised mono output cartridge
          Optimised for use with 78 RPM records
          Spherical diamond stylus
          Differing Specifications
          Cartridge Weight 7.2 g 6 g 16.7 g
          Replacement Stylus For
          Common Specifications
          Output Voltage (@ 1000Hz, 5cm/sec.) 4 mV
          Frequency Range (@ -3dB) 20 - 20000 Hz
          Frequency Response +3 / -1dB 20 - 20000 Hz
          Tracking Ability (@ 315Hz at Recommended Tracking Force) 70 μm
          Compliance, Dynamic, Lateral 18 μm
          Stylus Type Spherical
          Tracking Force Range 1.6 - 2.0 g
          Recommended Tracking Force 1.8 g
          Tracking Angle 20 °
          Internal Impedance 700 Ω
          Internal Inductance 350 mH
          Cantilever Material Aluminium Tube
          Recommended Load Impedance 47000 Ω
          Recommended Load Capacitance 150 - 300 pF

          Downloads

          User Guide

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