{"product_id":"ortofon-2m-black-moving-magnet-cartridge","title":"Ortofon 2M Black Moving Magnet Phono Cartridge","description":"\u003carticle class=\"pearl-product-copy\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOrtofon 2M Black Moving Magnet Phono Cartridge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pearl-lead\"\u003eThe 2M Black is the flagship of Ortofon's standard 2M range. Its Nude Shibata diamond presents a wide groove-contact surface designed to recover high-frequency information with exceptional precision while maintaining a practical 5 mV moving-magnet output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePearl Audio’s Take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the 2M Black when the rest of the analog front end can reward a highly resolving stylus and when you are prepared to give alignment the attention it deserves. It offers much of the setup sophistication associated with ambitious cartridges without requiring moving-coil gain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNude Shibata diamond\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shibata profile uses a long, narrow contact patch to follow fine groove modulation. That geometry can reveal more recorded information, but it also makes careful alignment and clean records especially important.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAdvanced moving-magnet generator\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSplit pole pins and silver-plated OFC windings deliver a 5 mV output, 26 dB channel separation, and a standard 47 kΩ interface for high-quality moving-magnet phono stages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eServiceable flagship performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stylus assembly remains user-replaceable. Because Bronze and Black share a generator family, an existing 2M Bronze body can accept the Black stylus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSystem Matching and Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with a high-quality moving-magnet input and 150–300 pF total capacitance. We recommend professional installation or an equally careful alignment process to set overhang, zenith, azimuth, and 1.5-gram tracking force.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCartridge principle\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eMoving magnet\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eStylus\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eNude Shibata\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCantilever\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eAluminum\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eOutput at 1 kHz\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e5.0 mV\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eChannel separation at 1 kHz\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e26 dB\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCompliance\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e22 µm\/mN\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eTracking ability at 315 Hz\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e80 µm\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eRecommended tracking force\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e1.5 g\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eTracking-force range\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e1.4–1.7 g\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eRecommended load\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e47 kΩ \/ 150–300 pF\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCartridge weight\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e7.2 g\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTalk with Pearl Audio\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContact Pearl Audio for cartridge matching, installation guidance, or help confirming the correct replacement stylus for your turntable. We can review your tonearm and phono-stage details before you make a decision.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e","brand":"Ortofon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43218624938082,"sku":"0560031","price":749.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2475\/2780\/files\/pearl-ortofon-2m-black-01-24ffee0c33a9.jpg?v=1786907651","url":"https:\/\/pearlaudio.com\/products\/ortofon-2m-black-moving-magnet-cartridge","provider":"Pearl Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}