Ortofon 2M Black

The 2M Black is the top of the series; it shines. Its Shibata diamond provides astonishingly detailed sound across all frequencies. Let the artist's presence fill the room. Features: Shibata diamond for wide contact area; split pole pins w/ silver-plated copper wire; optimized for mounting, weight & size; compatible with turntables & phono preamps.

Specifications

Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec.  -  5 mV
Channel balance at 1 kHz  -  1 dB
Channel separation at 1 kHz  -  26 dB
Channel separation at 15 kHz  -  15 dB
Frequency response  -  20-20.000 + 2 / - 0 dB
Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force  -  80 µm
Compliance, dynamic, lateral  -  22 µm/mN
Stylus type  -  Nude Shibata
Stylus tip radius  -  r/R 6/50 µm
Tracking force range  -  1.4-1.7 g (14-17 mN)
Tracking force, recommended  - 1.5 g (15 mN)
Tracking angle  -  20°
Internal impedance, DC resistance  -  1.2 kOhm
Internal inductance  -  630 mH
Recommended load resistance  -  47 kOhm
Recommended load capacitance  -  150-300 pF
Cartridge color, body/stylus  -  Black/Black
Cartridge weight  -  7.2 g
Premounted cartridge weight - 16.7 g 
Replacement stylus unit  - 2M Black (interchangeable with 2M Bronze and 2M Black LVB 250)