Ortofon 2M Black LVB 250: Pure Audiophile Excellence
Dive into the pinnacle of auditory artistry with the Ortofon 2M Black LVB 250, a cartridge that epitomizes the zenith of Ortofon’s moving magnet innovation. Crafted to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Beethoven’s birth, this model stands as a monumental achievement in precision, clarity, and musical depth.
The 2M Black LVB 250 enhances the celebrated 2M Black design with a Boron cantilever and Ortofon’s proprietary Nano Tube suspension system, ensuring a listening experience that’s not only meticulously accurate but also rich with detail. The exclusive Nude Shibata diamond on a Boron cantilever, derived from the revered MC Cadenza Black, guarantees unrivaled transparency and responsiveness. This stylus-cantilever combination allows for an expansive contact area with record grooves, delivering an intricately detailed sound spectrum at even the most extreme frequencies.
The 2M Black LVB 250 offers audiophiles the flexibility to integrate this top-tier cartridge with their preferred tonearm, ensuring a customized and unparalleled vinyl listening experience. The cartridge’s superior engineering is complemented by a sleek design, embodying both the aesthetic and auditory standards of serious vinyl enthusiasts.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Output Voltage at 1 kHz, 5cm/sec | 5 mV |
| Channel Balance at 1 kHz | <1 dB |
| Channel Separation at 1 kHz | > 27 dB |
| Channel Separation at 15 kHz | 15 dB |
| Frequency Response | 20-20,000 Hz + 2 / – 1 dB |
| Tracking Ability at 315Hz | 80 µm |
| Compliance, Dynamic, Lateral | 22 µm/mN |
| Stylus Type | Nude Shibata |
| Stylus Tip Radius | r/R 6/50 µm |
| Cantilever Material | Boron |
| Tracking Force Range | 1.5-1.7 g (15-17 mN) |
| Recommended Tracking Force | 1.6 g (16 mN) |
| Tracking Angle | 20° |
| Cartridge Color, Body/Stylus | Black/Black |
| Cartridge Weight | 7.2 g |
| Recommended Load Resistance | 47 kOhm |
| Internal Inductance | 630 mH |
| Recommended Load Capacitance | 150-300 pF |
| Replacement Stylus Unit | 2M Black LVB 250 |
| Interchangeable Styli Units | 2M Black and 2M Bronze |
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