{"product_id":"ortofon-2m-78-verso-tonabnehmer","title":"Ortofon 2M 78 Verso (Shellac Cartridge)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Ortofon 2M 78 Verso is an MM cartridge for 78 rpm shellac records in the Verso design, where mounting is done via threaded studs from below. This mounting type is intended for headshells and tonearms that are screwed from underneath – for instance on various Thorens turntables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the 2M 78 Verso?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome tonearms and headshells can't be screwed from above and require mounting from below instead. That's exactly what the Verso version is for. You get the full shellac expertise of the 2M 78 – a spherical 65 µm stylus and mono generator against rumble and noise – in the form factor that fits your turntable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld 78s that sound like music again, mounted cleanly on a tonearm that needs under-mounting. The mono generator sums both channels and keeps disruptive vertical rumble out of the playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the 2M 78 Verso for – and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor shellac listeners whose tonearm or headshell requires mounting from below. \u003cstrong\u003eBottom line:\u003c\/strong\u003e If your tonearm has the regular fixing from above, get the standard 2M 78 – the Verso gives you no advantage then. And for vinyl, the 78 stylus is fundamentally the wrong choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2M 78 Verso is the same capable shellac specialist as the standard version – just in the form factor for tonearms with under-mounting. Anyone who needs it is glad it exists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCartridge type: MM (Moving Magnet), mono generator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting: Verso, threaded studs from below – e.g. Thorens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries: 2M 78 (for 78 rpm, shellac)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus tip: spherical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTip radius: 65 µm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput voltage: 4.0 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended tracking force: 1.8 g (1.6–2.0 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended load resistance: 47 kOhm · capacitance: 150–300 pF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 7.2 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: cartridge, stylus brush, screwdriver, threaded studs (2× M2.5×5, 2× M2.5×7) for under-mounting, alignment gauge (the 2M packaging serves as an alignment gauge)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen do I need the Verso version instead of the standard version?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhenever your headshell or tonearm is screwed from below instead of from above – that's the case on some classic turntables, such as various Thorens models. If you're not sure, send us your tonearm model and we'll tell you which form factor you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Verso sound different from the standard 2M 78?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The spherical 65 µm stylus and mono generator are identical, and so is the sound. The only difference is the mounting: the Verso is fitted with threaded studs from below, the standard version with screws from above. You choose based on your tonearm's mechanics, not on sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Ortofon 2M 78 Verso at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we know the small mounting differences that otherwise ruin a purchase. We match the form factor to your turntable, advise you on shellac playback overall, and as an authorised Ortofon specialist dealer we're here for the installation too. Just send us your tonearm model, and we'll sort out the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e a mono-capable \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ephono preamp\u003c\/a\u003e, a 78-capable \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eturntable\u003c\/a\u003e, or other \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003ecartridges\u003c\/a\u003e for your vinyl records.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ortofon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989545120080,"sku":"303407","price":169.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/ortofon-2m-78-verso-tonabnehmer-frontansicht.jpg?v=1786629599","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/ortofon-2m-78-verso-tonabnehmer","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}