Ortofon 2M Black LVB 250

The new rubber compound formula

To attain an optimal interaction between compliance and damping, a new rubber compound for the suspension system has been developed.

The new rubber compound formula is based on the Multi Wall Carbon Nano Tubes (MWCNT) highly efficient nano filler. The new MWCNT-based compound offers desirable mechanical properties, which ensure better damping and improve the overall performance of the cartridge.

Also, the new MWCNT rubber compound allows for more environmental-friendly production, adding further benefit. The MWCNT powder is applied in a rubber polymer matrix and not in a powdered form, which makes the production process more clean, non-polluting and energy saving.

Benefits of high-end materials

The 2M Black LVB 250 uses a Nude Shibata diamond on a Boron cantilever, the combination known from the acclaimed MC Cadenza Black cartridge. The Nude Shibata stylus’s slim, highly polished profile allows an exceedingly wide contact area to the groove walls. It ensures notably detailed reproduction throughout the spectrum, including even the highest frequencies.

The use of an extremely stiff and lightweight Boron cantilever adds remarkable transparency, speed and responsiveness.

2M Styli interchangeability

2M series styli are interchangeable within the below combinations:

- 2M Red, 2M Blue and 2M Silver

- 2M Bronze, 2M Black and 2M Black LVB 250

- 2M Mono and 2M 78

Special for 2M Red, 2M Blue and 2M Silver phono cartridges:

- 2M Silver will be an upgrade compared to 2M Red due to a special suspension and silver plated copper wire material.

- 2M Blue is an upgrade compared to both 2M Red and 2M Silver thanks to Nude Elliptical diamond which retrieves information from the groove with a higher accuracy.

Technical specifications

• Frequency response - 20-20.000 Hz + 2 / - 0 dB
• Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force *) - 80 µm
• Compliance, dynamic, lateral - 22 µm/mN
• Stylus type - Nude Shibata on Boron cantilever
• Stylus tip radius - r/R 6/50 µm
• Tracking force range - 1.4-1.7 g (14-17 mN)
• Tracking force, recommended - 1.5 g (15 mN)
• Tracking angle - 20°
• Stylus colour - Black
• *) Typical value