Ortofon 2M Black, 2M Black Verso  and 2M Black PnPThe 2M Black Series is the MM flagship from OrtofonThe 2M Black is graced with a Shibata diamond stylus – the same diamond as on the acclaimed MC Jubilee. Its slim, highly polished profile allows an exceedingly wide contact area to the groove walls and ensures notably detailed reproduction throughout the spectrum, including even the most high frequency groove information.The cartridge body used for the 2M Black is manufactured from a newly-developed Lexan DMX Piano Black, a revolutionary material which ensures high rigidity while eliminating unwanted resonances.The 2M Black uses a special upgraded engine, featuring split pole pins with a silver plated copper wire.We have optimized the design for ease of mounting the cartridge, weight and size to fit the most common turntables at the market today. 2M Series provides excellent compatibility in an assortment of playback systems and with a wide variety of phono preamps. To find the recommended Ortofon replacement cartridge for your turmtable/tonearm please visit our Replacement Cartridges selector ».The new 2M Black Verso model is an alternative product for bottom mount tonearms. Users of the 2M Black will enjoy the benefit of impeccable sound quality, along with reduced record & stylus wear and reduced distortion and phase error as a result of the diamond’s improved tracking geometry.2M Black Plug and Play modelThe new 2M headshell is a practical and elegant solution for our customers who wish direct and easy mounting and replacement on their tonearm. The combination of 2M Headshell and 2M Series cartridge adds unique distinction to the turntable!2M Headshell feautures:Universal mount fitting a wide range of tonearms  The headshell body is manufactured from a special compound used for Medical industry, ensures high rigidity while reducing unwanted vibrationElegant hi-tech designLength 52mm. Headshell with a 2M cartridge pre-mounted provides correct Baerwald alignment with Ortofon TA-110/210, likewise with the major part of tonearms with universal mount   Weight 16,9g, weight with a 2M cartridge pre-mounted 23gExclusive plug-and-play solutionNB: The 2M headshell will be available in 2M PnP configuration (2M cartridge pre-mounted on the 2M headshell)Technical data 2M Black / 2M Black Verso Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec.5 mVChannel balance at 1 kHz1 dBChannel separation at 1 kHz26 dBChannel separation at 15 kHz15 dBFrequency range at – 3dB20-31.000 HzFrequency response20-20.000 + 2 / – 0 dBTracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force80 µmCompliance, dynamic, lateral22 µm/mNStylus typeNude ShibataStylus tip radiusr/R 6/50 µmTracking force range1,4-1,7g (14-17 mN)Tracking force, recommended1,5 g (15 mN)Tracking angle20°Internal impedance, DC resistance1,2 kOhmInternal inductance630 mHRecommended load resistance47 kOhmRecommended load capacitance150-300 pFCartridge colour, body/stylusBlack/BlackCartridge weight7,2 gReplacement stylus unit2M Black (interchangeable with 2M Bronze)Stylus protection guard2M Black