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Ortofon Hi-Fi 2MR 78 Slimline Moving Magnet Cartridge (Suits Most Turntables)

$309.00

Perfection for your Mono tracks. The 2MR 78 features an improved engine, which provides a high level of sonic accuracy and specifically designed for your 78 rpm shellac records.

Description

Stylus

The 2MR 78 features a stylus’ tip with a Spherical diamond, perfect for playback of 78 rpm shellac records. These unique records necessitate a larger stylus profile, and the 2MR 78 flawlessly accommodates this requirement, ensuring optimal playback quality and preserving the authenticity of your cherished collection.

 

Output

The 2MR 78 features a high-performance motor system incorporating unique to Ortofon quad coils with split pole pins and uses a strapped output to deliver the same output signal from both sets of pole pins. This effectively eliminates the need for mono-specific equipment, making it possible to enjoy true mono reproduction on any stereo playback system.

Specifications

Output voltage at 1 kHz, 5cm/sec
  • 4 mV
Frequency response 20 Hz - 20 kHz
  • 3 / - 1 dB
Tracking ability at 315 Hz
  • 70 µm
Compliance, dynamic, lateral
  • 18 µm/mN
Cantilever material
  • Aluminium
Stylus type
  • Spherical diamond
Stylus tip radius
  • R 65 µm
Tracking force range
  • 1.6-2.0g (16-20 mN)
Tracking force, recommended
  • 1.8 g (18 mN)
Tracking angle
  • 20°
Internal impedance, DC resistance
  • 700 Ohm
Cartridge colour
  • Black/Grey
Recommended load resistance
  • 47 kOhm
Internal inductance
  • 350 mH
Stylus colour
  • Grey
Recommended load capacitance
  • 150-300 pF
Replacement stylus
  • Stylus 2M 78