Ortofon 2M 78 Moving Magnet Cartridge

Step a time ahead with a 2M 78 Moving Magnet Cartridge by Ortofon and take the journey into the world of 78 RPM shellac records without leaving your present location.

The cartridge not only creates a link between the past and the present in sonic form but also brings long-forgotten music back to life with the help of a highly efficient record player. That’s how the 2M 78 combines the nostalgia of the bygone age and the present vigour.

Ortofon 2M 78 Moving Magnet Cartridge

Ortofon 2M 78 boasts a highly rigid, lightweight body that houses a cut, spherical diamond stylus particularly made to enter the nearly worn-out 78 RPM shellac records. The stylus can follow the groove so precisely that the scratches and dust on the record’s surface do not interfere with the music.

Ortofon’s Legacy

Ortofon’s commitment to the highest quality of work is evident in the design of the 2M 78 red, dark body, and the excellence in sound delivered in those ranges. Naturally, it should be understood that it [the body] looks fabulous and comprises the essential parts to run. These are known to be the best on the market and are highly technological solutions.

Besides the cartridge’s stylish nature, there is more. This adds tremendous value to the modern and chic process. It also connects the transitional factor of current technologies with the communal manner of paying due respect to the shellac world.

The Evolution of a Classic

The Ortofon 2M 78 electronic engine boasts split-pole pins, which show the inventive solution of combining the attractive part of the moving coil cartridge’s frequency response uptake without the usual moving magnets’ design and causing the electrical structure to work as separate poles..

Ortofon 2M 78 Moving Magnet Cartridge Features and Benefits

• Spherical Diamond Stylus: Use the specific stylus for 78 RPM records. Gently separating the music from the dusty and misty grooves.
• Craftsmanship Par Excellence: Ortofon’s 2M 78, with a robust, red-coated appearance. It is the best expression of the company’s craftsmanship prowess.
• Perfect Balance: The innovative Split-Pole Pin design allows for an ideal match of the old and the new. Which brings out the best sound.
• Cristal Clarity: 2M 78 gets a deeper and clearer sound of the shellac records with the least distortion.
• Steady Performance: A cartridge, such as 2M 78. Guarantees the device’s steady reliability and is a bright and agile defender of your music’s history.

Ortofon 2M 78 Moving Magnet Cartridge Technical Specifications

• Output Voltage (at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec): 4 mV
• Frequency Range (at -3dB): 20 – 20,000 Hz
• Frequency Response: 20 – 20,000 Hz ± 2 dB
• Tracking Ability (at 315 Hz with standard force): 70 μm
• Compliance, Dynamic, Lateral: 18 µm/mN
• Stylus Type: Spherical
• Stylus Tip Radius: r/R 65/75 µm
• Tracking Force Range: 1.6 – 2.0 g
• Recommended Tracking Force: 1.8 g
• Recommended Load Resistance: 47 kOhm
• Recommended Load Capacitance: 150 – 300 pF
• Cartridge Colour (body/stylus): Red/Black
• Cartridge Weight: 7.2 g

Summary of the Ortofon 2M 78 Moving Magnet Cartridge

Feel free to savour the classical music of another era with the Ortofon 2M 78 Moving Magnet Cartridge. The stylus gliding effortlessly over the grooves of 78 RPM records brings mellow melodies back.

Therefore, the 2M 78 recovers an old sound and gives new life to old music in addition to its modern audiophile qualities. At the same time, it connects with the latest generation, creating a very charming bridge between the old and new generations.

Superior Craftsmanship

As the 2M 78 shows, it is a perfect example of the high level to which Ortofon’s audio equipment is crafted and designed. Its impressive red colour vividly reflects Ortofon’s admirable history. It eloquently presents the Danish brand’s traditional values while representing the company’s sustained enthusiasm for its customers.

 New Technology

Firstly, by aligning the unique tonal resonance of old 78 shellac records with the reproduction of the hi-fi sound wanted by the modern audience. The 2M 78 provides the listener with a one-of-a-kind sonic trip.

Music for Your Ears

Follow the stripped-down sound that the 2M 78 extracts from the shellac records lying in the forgotten corners of your attic for so long. Furthermore, its accurate stylus tracking and razor-like sound clarity minimise the noise to an absolute minimum. Giving ultimate thought to the history of music packed in these delicate vinyls.