Ortofon 2M 78 Mono-Pickup

Ortofon 2M 78 MM pickup Mono 

The 2M 78 Series - the true MONO from Ortofon!

The 2M Series of cartridges is designed for precise and accurate retrieval of the information in the record groove. Our philosophy is to play the record sound as accurate as possible, without coloring the sound.

The name 2M was selected from several ideas. We wanted a modern name that would be easy to pronounce and remember, and therefore an alphanumerical name was chosen. 2M means MM, which is the abbreviation for moving magnet.

The 2M series of cartridges features Ortofon’s trademark split pole pins, an invention that enables moving magnet cartridges to have a flat frequency response, as with a moving coil cartridge. Split pole pins were invented by Ortofon, and were originally presented in the 500 series and Super OM series.   
We have optimized the design for ease of mounting the cartridge, and the weight and size to fit the most common turntables on the market today. The 2M Series provides excellent compatibility when used in an assortment of playback systems and with a wide variety of phono preamps.

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).
The 2M 78 stylus is designed to offer optimum sound performance from older 78RPM records.

Technical data:         

• Frequency range at  -3 dB: 20Hz - 22 kHz    
• 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: 1,6-2,0 g (16-20 mN)     
• Tracking force, recommended: 1,8 g (18 mN)     
• Tracking angle: 20°     
• Stylus colour: Grey