Ortofon 2M 78 Moving Magnet Phono Cartridge

Ortofon 2M 78 Technical data Output voltage at 1000Hz, 5cm/sec. - 4mV Frequency range at - 3dB - 20-20,000 Hz. Frequency response - 20-20,000 Hz + 3 / - 1 dB. Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force - 70 µm. Compliance, dynamic, lateral - 18 µm/mN Stylus type - Spherical Stylus tip radius - R 65 µm. Tracking force range - 1.5-2 g (16-20 mN) Tracking force, recommended - 1.8 g (18 mN) Internal impedance, DC resistance: 700 Ohm. Internal inductance - 350 mH Recommended load resistance - 47 kOhm. Recommended load capacitance - 150-300 pF. Tracking angle - 20° Cartridge colour, body/stylus - Black/Grey Cartridge weight without screws - 7 g. 2M PnP MkII cartridge with integrated headshell weight - 20g. 2M PnP MkII cartridge with integrated headshell length - 52 mm. Replacement stylus unit - 2M 78 (interchangeable with 2M mono). Stylus lifetime: with proper care we find that up to 1000 hours is possible without degradation of performance. Please read about stylus care on our FAQ. The 2M Series' engines, coils and magnets configurations are not identical: Red and Blue are identical, so are the Bronze and Black and so are the true mono variants 2M Mono and 2M 78. Likewise, 2M series styli are interchangeable within the below combinations: - 2M Red, 2M Blue and 2M Silver. - 2 m bronze and 2 m black. - 2M Mono and 2M 78

• Universal fit for most turntables
• Ortofon True Mono cartridge
• For playback of 78 rpm shellac records
• Ortofon 2M 78 uses a strapped output to deliver the same output signal from both sets of pole pins
• Features a R 65µm Spherical diamond that is perfect for playback of 78 rpm shellac records, which require a larger stylus profile