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Color: Black
Features
- Universal fit for most turntables
- Upgrade to the Ortofon 2M Red, 2M Blue and 2M Bronze
- The Ortofon 2M Black offers the best of everything, true to the groove
- The Ortofon 2M Black is graced with a Shibata diamond with a slim, highly polished profile
- Stylus is replaceable
Features
- Universal fit for most turntables
- Upgrade to the Ortofon 2M Red, 2M Blue and 2M Bronze
- The Ortofon 2M Black offers the best of everything, true to the groove
- The Ortofon 2M Black is graced with a Shibata diamond with a slim, highly polished profile
- Stylus is replaceable
Product Dimensions: 0.39 x 0.39 x 0.39 inches
Item Weight: 0.32 ounces
Item model number: 0560031
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No
Date First Available: December 9, 2014
Manufacturer: Ortofon
Brand: Ortofon
Included Components: 2M phono sensor
Item Weight: 7.2 Grams
Color: Black
Model Name: 2MBLACK
Signal Format: Phono
Unit Count: 1.0 Count
Manufacturer: Ortofon
Number of Items: 1
Global Trade Identification Number: 49
Signal Format: Phono
Color: Black
Item Weight: 7.2 Grams
Brand: Ortofon
Built-In Media: 2M phono sensor
Model Name: 2MBLACK
Manufacturer: Ortofon
Global Trade Identification Number: 49
Mfr Part Number: 16365982031
Model Number: 0560031
Unit Count: 1.0 Count
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Top Amazon Reviews
Color: Black
My experience with nice turntables and cartridges started in the late 1980s when I bought the new Bang & Olufsen Beogram TX2 Linear Tracking Turntable with an exceptional Audio Technica cartridge (VS245LP). It was a beautiful piece of equipment with superlative sound reproduction. The linear tracking tonearm was one-of-kind, and an interesting conversation piece whenever my friends would come over. The fact that it was also "fully automatic" made it even more special. Reason: high-end turntable manufacturers no longer make "fully automatic" turntables. You will soon understand why that detail is relevant to this story. In late 2018, my Beogram TX2 Linear Tracking Turntable finally started to show its age. It was no longer able to "spin" my newly purchased 180 gram (heavier) LPs at the proper speed. The additional weight (thickness) of the new 180 gram LPs was a bit too "heavy" for the motor such that the albums played a bit "too slow". For that reason, I decided it was time to buy a new turntable-cartridge. I did some exhaustive online research---which is half the fun if you enjoy reading what the gurus and experts have to say about this exciting investment. I decided on the stunning new Music Hall MMF Black 9.3 turntable. I won't go into its state-of-the art specifications---you can read about that in the product description here or the Music Hall website. Suffice it to say this is a perfectly engineered audio component. That fact was readily apparent from the first time I lowered the cartridge/stylus onto the virgin vinyl with the perfectly synchronized tonearm lever. The "remote" (detached) motor design is brilliant. Reason: there is a constant "low level hum" that exists in most turntable designs where the motor sits underneath the platter. I added a new deerskin turntable platter mat to give my "mint condition" LPs a clean, soft "static free" playing surface. A sweet bonus on this turntable is that it comes with a well-made (and very attractive) acrylic dust cover---a wonderful feature for a collector like myself, who strives to keep the dust off my LPs. If I have learned anything about audiophile-quality turntables, I now realize the importance of "isolating" the platter from unwanted vibrations that are generated by nearby speakers and the constant "foot traffic" on "pier-and-beam" hardwood floor surfaces near the turntable's location. For that reason, I bought the Black Mapleshade Platform with XL sized-Isoblocks (feet). This gorgeous four (4) inch thick solid block of maple wood (cut and air-dried by the Amish) was well worth the cost ($378). Check it out on the Mapleshade website. Very cool stuff. Finding the perfect cartridge for my new turntable was a side project in and of itself. After reading dozens of rave reviews about Ortofon's 2M Black Cartridge with the nude shibata (diamond) stylus, it was a no-brainer. If you can scrape together $750 for this cartridge, you will never look back. In order to ensure there were no "weak links", I purchased the Audioquest "Water" Analog Audio Interconnect RCA 1.5M Cables ($625). These gorgeous state-of-the-art cables are simply the best sounding interconnect cables on the market, as verified by the dozens of internet expert articles and audiophile reviews by the people who work in the industry. These cables are connected from my turntable to my Onkyo P-3000R Reference Hi-Fi Preamplifier ($1,700)--also a perfectly engineered audio component which purifies the sonics for all of my home audio and video components. It was fun to read the glowing customer reviews on Amazon about my Onkyo preamplifier. They confirmed what I already knew. I have listened to many uber-expensive "esoteric" turntable-cartridge demonstrations at the most exclusive home audio showrooms in Dallas and New York City. I can honestly say that none of them sounds as good as my current set up. My audio system plays through a pristine 5.1 speaker configuration with a pair of Cerwin Vega SL-15s (Front 3-Way Floor Tower Speakers with 15" woofers), Klipsch RS-42-II Reference Series Surround Speakers (Rear--mounted on the wall in the upper corners), Velodyne 10" Subwoofer (DPS 10), and JBL center channel speaker. I stumbled upon a cool gadget as I was researching turntables (without cartridges) in the $2,000 range. I am referring to the "Tru Lift Tonearm Lifter" (stainless steel) with a miniature hydraulic lifting rod. It is sold on Amazon by Integrity HiFi Canada. I strongly suggest you view it on YouTube or go to their website to see how it works. This amazing device ($259) is perfect for LP enthusiasts who don't want to be a "slave" to their turntable while busy in the kitchen, working at the computer, taking a shower, etc. Without this device, we all know what happens. The stylus on the cartridge plays the final song on the album. It then glides through the "run-out groove" until it abruptly (and loudly) hits the edge of the record label. It then continues to make that hideous "thumping" sound until the tonearm is physically lifted away from the spinning LP. Since the "fully automatic" option no longer exists in high-end turntables, the Tru Lift Tonearm Lifter device is a lifesaver. It silently and gently lifts the tonearm off of the spinning album after the final song is played. Priceless. I have now acquired a number of very cool new 180 gram vinyl (remastered) LPs which sound amazing on my new turntable-cartridge set up. "Snow Patrol---Final Straw". "The Cure--Mixed Up". "Miles Davis--Kind of Blue". "Alice in Chains--Jar of Flies/Sap". "Suede--Sci-Fi Lullabies". "Steely Dan--Aja". "Frank Sinatra--In the Wee Small Hours". "Jethro Tull--Songs from the Wood", just to name a few. We all spend our hard-earned money in different ways. I realize this project is a significant financial investment that may not appeal to those people who are perfectly content streaming compressed MP3 digital music onto "wireless" Bluetooth speakers. But for those of us who appreciate the subtle nuances that can only be reproduced on analog hi-fi components of this caliber, playing my LPs on this exquisite "set-up" is a special treat that never gets old.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2019 by BMW1
Color: Black
I was always wondering about upgradingg from the Ortofon Bronze and wasn't sure if there would be enough sound improvement to justify the price. When I saw that these were being discounted ( newer version coming out) I hopped on it. To help me with the comparison, I played side 3 of The Wall at a 63 (db?) volume setting for reference. The set up was rather easy because I measured all of the settings on the bronze on my Music Hall MMF 7.3 through my Magnepan 3.6 R's before removing. Leaving all of the settings in place I lowered the tone arm onto Hey You and stood back. What I heard was beyond belief. The bass was so up front and so loud that I had thought that I must have crossed wires. I turned the volume down to 53 and settled in to pure magic. Every range of the music, bass / mid range / treble were audibly improved. Vocals were amazing. I spent the remainder of the day listening to music. If you have Tom Petty's Wallflowers reissue, play that last. If you hear that first you'll keep playing it. Maybe my bronze was over the hill and needed replacement. I'm not sure because I was beyond happy with what I was hearing. It reminded me of my younger days when I'd have parties at the house and all of the foot traffic would make my records skip. I'd put a nickel on the headshell to keep them from skipping and the sound improved. Maybe the shibata diamond getting deeper into the grove was the magic.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2025 by Adal2154
Color: Black
This is an excellent cartridge. I've used Audio Technica cartridges for years. They are great for me. I even got a Audio Technica shibata cartridge earlier this year. I decided to get myself an early Christmas gift. This Ortofon shibata was on sale. I got it and a Carbon Fiber Headshell to match. First couple of albums I wasn't happy. I have a pioneer plx1000 hooked up to a preamp and then an equalizer. I had to adjust it so far different from the Audio Technica that I had it setup for. A few more hours of playing vinyls and adjusting I got it like I want it. Wow. This is fantastic. It's a steep price, even on sale. For me it is. It's definitely an investment and if you really like playing vinyl and want a great sound. This is it. Not wanting to knock Audio Technica but in my book this is a big step up
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Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2025 by Whomanic
Color: Black
I'm firmly ensconced in the digital camp of the audiophile world, my ears trained to detect soundstage, dynamic range, etc... Bought this cartridge to upgrade a Technics SL-100C. The turntable is connected to a Yamaha A-S3200 feeding Mission speakers. All cables, interconnects, etc, are higher tier Audioquest. Installation is very straight forward, but...you MUST READ the instructions on Vertical Tracking, Pressure Weight, Anti-Skating, etc...this is a very sensitive and resolving stylus and the wrong set up will affect performance dramatically. I was told there's about 40 hours of burn in, but right out the box, the presentation is impressive! Incredible detail separation, wide open soundstage and phenomenal dynamic range which of course depends entirely on the mastering of the recording, which means any flaws will become more obvious also. Vinyl is a vibe, and if you're an audiophile who enjoys a highly resolving source, this is for you!
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Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2025 by leFrenchGoth
Color: Black
This cartridge is able to reproduce highly complex musical passages with excellent tracking, detail and clarity. These rare passages sound clearer than they do with the Ortofon 2M Blue, which I also own. Using the 2M Blue, these passages tend to sound more like musical hash -harder to pick out individual instruments. Here's the thing, complex musical passages, where there are a bunch of instruments playing loud and fast at the same time, with a vocalist thrown in, sound like absolute crap no matter how good the cartridge is, so this ability doesn't mean much to me. The 2M Black certainly tracks better and provides more detail and clarity than the 2M Blue, but the 2M Blue provides 95% of it (more than enough) for less than half the price. Also, the additional high-end detail of the 2M Black can be very fatiguing, coming across as too bright, depending on the recording. If you already have the 2M Blue and are looking to upgrade, I would go with the Nagaoka MP150 which offers all of the detail of the 2M Blue with a slightly fatter overall tone and more bass. The bottom line is, the Ortofon 2M Black is too expensive and should only be purchased by people with money to burn. Update September 8, 2025: The cantilever twisted and fell out while playing a record. This same thing happened to my 2M Blue. I got a replacement for the 2M Blue right away but I'm just gonna write off the Black as a lesson learned. Don't do what I did and waste money on a $800 cartridge unless money means nothing to you.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2024 by Jeff Hook
Color: Black
Ok, I should say initially, that I ordered the Ortofon Black from Amazon and found I needed the Verso cartridge because I had a vintage Thorens turntable. And since Amazon didn’t offer this model for the black I had to order the replacement elsewhere. However I have now have it mounted and the results are sublime. I had a Grado cartridge that was 40 years old that I inherited from my father and it was great but the comparison with this cartridge defies description. The detail, the lack of surface noise, the highs, the lows; it is nothing short of amazing. Do yourself a favor and pony up for this cartridge. Life is too short…
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Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2025 by Georgio55
Color: Black
I recently upgraded my amplifier and speakers and it is like rediscovering music again. I mostly like classical, rock and pop. I gave away boxes of vinyl records when good CD players came along many years ago but kept a few favorite vinyl recordings and bought a decent turntable with a highly rated cartridge to play them occasionally. With the new equipment CDs initially sounded better played on a very high end CD player. The vinyls sounded thinner but I decided to try a better cartridge and bought this Ortofon. The difference is way beyond what I expected. The best quality vinyls now surpass CDs. The clarity and soundstage are excellent and the music is fuller and richer than the same recording on CD. I could listen to the vinyls for hours, especially the Mobile Fidelity Original Master recordings. The downside to this cartridge is the all in cost. Add to the price for the cartridge the expense of many new vinyls.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2016 by George
Color: Black
I was using the cartridge that came with my turntable and wasn't really happy with the sound. So after reading reviews I decided to give the Ortofon 2M Black a try. Wow, am I glad I did because the cartridge is awesome. I am hearing much better bass and very clear voices from singers. The highs a are just right and in balance. Clarity is so good you would swear the players are in the room with you!
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Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2023 Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2023 by Megrier