{"product_id":"ortofon-2m-78-moving-magnet-78-rpm-cartridge","title":"Ortofon - 2M 78 - Moving Magnet 78 RPM Cartridge","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ortofon 2M 78 is purpose-built for the faithful playback of 78 RPM shellac records, delivering the authentic sound and character of historic recordings with exceptional precision. Designed specifically for shellac discs, the 2M 78 features a dedicated Spherical diamond stylus profile that preserves your treasured collection while extracting the musical detail these recordings have to offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike standard LP cartridges, the 2M 78 utilizes a larger R65 μm Spherical stylus engineered specifically for the wider grooves found on 78 RPM records. Combined with its strapped mono output, the cartridge delivers true mono reproduction through any standard stereo playback system without requiring dedicated mono electronics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned and manufactured in Denmark, the 2M 78 offers outstanding compatibility with today's most popular turntables, making it the ideal choice for collectors seeking an authentic, high-fidelity solution for vintage shellac recordings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#f39c12;\"\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoving Magnet (MM) mono cartridge designed for 78 RPM shellac records\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated R65 μm Spherical diamond stylus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrapped mono output for authentic mono playback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with standard stereo playback systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminum cantilever\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in Standard, Premounted, Verso, and 2MR configurations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned and manufactured in Denmark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#f39c12;\"\u003eDESIGN \u0026amp; TECHNOLOGY\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurpose-Built for 78 RPM Records:\u003c\/strong\u003e Specifically engineered for shellac records, utilizing a larger stylus profile that properly tracks the wider grooves of 78 RPM discs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrue Mono Playback:\u003c\/strong\u003e The strapped output delivers identical signals to both stereo channels, allowing authentic mono reproduction on virtually any stereo audio system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpherical Diamond Stylus:\u003c\/strong\u003e The R65 μm Spherical stylus ensures optimal groove contact for vintage shellac records while preserving valuable recordings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUniversal Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed for simple installation on the majority of modern turntables and available in multiple mounting configurations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDanish Craftsmanship:\u003c\/strong\u003e Precision designed and manufactured in Denmark using Ortofon's decades of analog playback expertise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#f39c12;\"\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moving Magnet (MM) Mono Cartridge for 78 RPM Records\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Voltage @ 1 kHz, 5 cm\/sec:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+3 \/ -1 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTracking Ability @ 315 Hz:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70 μm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDynamic Compliance, Lateral:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 μm\/mN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCantilever Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStylus Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spherical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStylus Tip Radius:\u003c\/strong\u003e R65 μm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTracking Force Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.6 – 2.0 g (16–20 mN)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Tracking Force:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.8 g (18 mN)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTracking Angle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInternal Impedance (DC Resistance):\u003c\/strong\u003e 700 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Load Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 47 kΩ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Load Capacitance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150–300 pF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInternal Inductance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 350 mH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black \/ Grey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCartridge Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.2 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePremounted Cartridge Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16.7 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufactured:\u003c\/strong\u003e Denmark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLooking for another Ortofon cartridge model? 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