Ortofon 2M 78 Moving Magnet Cartridge

Ortofon 2M 78 Moving Magnet Cartridge

Code: O2M78
  • From £119.00
  • (FREE UK Delivery)
Usually dispatched within 24 hours
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The 2M 78 and 2M Mono offer users of older, rare vinyl a higher-quality playback medium than had previously been available.

Key Features:

  • Optimised sound reproduction and high level of sonic accuracy
  • Spherical diamond that is perfect for playback of 78 rpm shellac records, which require a larger stylus profile
  • Uses a strapped output to deliver the same output signal from both sets of pole pins
  • Supplied with 2 different sets of screws (M2.5 x 5 & M2.5 x 7)
  • Stylus brush included
  • Also available with integrated headshell or verso version
  • Premounted version is mounted on our popular SH-4 Black headshell
  • Premounted version is easily and directly mountable on S-shaped tonearms with universal mount.
  • Correct Baerwald alignment with tonearms with universal mount.

2M Verso:

The 2M series of cartridges are now also available in a special version, suited for bottom-mount tonearms.

2M Premounted:

The 2M Premounted is a practical and elegant solution for those who require direct and easy mounting on their S-shaped tonearm. The quality of the SH-4 headshell is sturdy and rigid, yet the design emphasises a slim and delicate form factor with a long finger lift that is easy to pick up.

2MR (Reduced):

The "R" stands for “Reduced” and relates to the lower cartridge body height. This is suited to certain types of tonearms from manufacturers such as Pro-Ject, Linn and Rega, to achieve the correct VTA. 

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The 2M 78 features an improved True Mono engine, which provides a high level of sonic accuracy, as well as expertly cut Spherical diamond that is perfect for playback of 78 rpm records (which require a larger stylus profile).

Technical Specifications:

  • Output Voltage (at 1kHz, 5cm/sec): 4mV
  • Frequency Range (at -3dB): 20Hz - 22kHz
  • Frequency Response 20Hz - 20kHz: +3 / -1dB
  • Tracking Ability at 315Hz: Typically 70μm
  • Compliance, Dynamic, Lateral: 18μm / mN
  • Stylus Type: Spherical
  • Stylus Tip Radius R: 65μm
  • Tracking Force Range: 1.6 - 2.0g (16 - 20mN)
  • Recommended Tracking Force: 1.8g (18mN)
  • Tracking Angle: 20º
  • Internal Impedance / DC Resistance: 700Ω
  • Internal Inductance: 300mH
  • Recommended Load Resistance: 47kΩ
  • Recommended Load Capacitance: 150 - 300pF
  • Cartridge Colour Body / Stylus: Black / Grey
  • Cartridge Weight: 7.2g
  • Weight Premounted on SH-4: 16.7g
  • Replacement Stylus Unit: Stylus 2M 78
  • Accessories: Stylus Brush / Screwdriver

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UK Orders

We despatch the bulk of our UK mainland items on a 24 hour service – Free of Charge.  Non Mainland locations - Isle of Man, Isle of Wight, the Scilly Isles, the Scottish highlands and Islands, the Channel Islands and Northern Ireland may take a day or so longer and are not Free of Charge. Smaller items are delivered using Royal Mail 24 or special delivery. Larger items are delivered using a courier service such as DPD or UPS.

International Orders:

Due to the nature of our products and brand restrictions we are only able to send certain items internationally. Smaller items are delivered using Royal Mail Small Packets Airmail with International Tracked and/or Signed depending on value of item and availability of the service. Larger International shipments are sent by insured and tracked services using UPS. If there are any delays due to specific customs regulations, etc, you will be contacted by Hifisound or by the courier with a request for any further information required. Customs duties can apply for shipments to any countries outside of the UK depending on where the product you have bought is made. Customers are responsible for all taxes and duties incurred when the items enter their country.

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