Ortofon 2MR Black Cartridge

The Ortofon 2MR Black is a reference-class Moving Magnet (MM) cartridge designed for audiophiles who demand the highest level of detail and transparency. The "R" in 2MR stands for its Reduced height housing, specially engineered for a seamless fit on Rega tonearms and other low-profile turntables where vertical space is limited. With its Nude Shibata stylus, the 2MR Black delivers a performance that challenges many high-end Moving Coil models.

The 2MR Black is defined by its neutrality, resolution, and speed. It is a "truth-teller" that reveals the quality of the recording exactly as it is. It excels at complex musical arrangements—from dense orchestral layers to intricate jazz solos—providing a level of clarity that makes the music feel "live" in your room.

KEY FEATURES

• Nude Shibata Stylus: The crown jewel of the 2M range. Its slim, highly polished profile allows for an incredibly wide contact area with the groove walls, ensuring breathtaking high-frequency detail and ultra-low distortion.
• Specialized 2MR Body: The housing is $3 \text{ mm}$ shorter than the standard 2M, allowing it to fit perfectly on tonearms that lack VTA adjustment. This ensures the correct stylus angle without the need for aftermarket shims or spacers.
• Boron Cantilever (Optional/Note): While the standard 2M Black uses aluminum, it is the precision of the Shibata diamond that defines this model's elite status. Note: If you are looking for the Boron version, see the LVB 250.
• High-Conductivity Wiring: Features silver-plated copper wire coils to ensure that every micro-detail captured by the Shibata stylus is transmitted with zero signal loss.
• Holographic Imaging: The advanced generator system provides exceptional channel separation, creating a massive, deep soundstage where instruments are placed with surgical precision.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Output voltage at 1 kHz, 5cm/sec: 5 mV
  
• Tracking ability at 315 Hz: 80 μm
  
• Compliance, dynamic, lateral: 20 µm/mN
  
• Cantilever material: Aluminium
  
• Stylus type: Nude Shibata diamond
  
• Tracking force, recommended: 1.5 g
  
• Coil wire material: Silver-plated OFC
  
• Recommended load capacitance: 150-300 pF
  
• Stylus colour: Black
  
• Cartridge weight: 6 g