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:
- Ortofon 2M 78
- Ortofon 2M Mono
- Ortofon 2M Mono SE
- Ortofon 2M Red
- Ortofon 2M Blue
- Ortofon 2M Bronze
- Ortofon 2M Black
Pictures
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!"