{"product_id":"ortofon-stylus-2m-78","title":"Ortofon Stylus 2M 78 Replacement Stylus","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Ortofon Stylus 2M 78 is the original replacement stylus for the shellac cartridges Ortofon 2M 78 and 2MR 78 (Rega) – a spherical stylus as a plug-in unit, made for 78 rpm shellac records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Stylus 2M 78?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShellac records have a noticeably wider groove than vinyl. The spherical stylus with its large tip radius (R 65 µm) sits correctly in it and picks up the music instead of the groove floor – together with the body's mono generator, that means less rumble and crackle. If the stylus is worn, this stylus unit brings your 2M 78 back to factory condition without any tool drama.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you'll get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShellacs that sound like music again instead of a frying pan: body, directness and a quieter background. And a fresh, correctly sized stylus protects your historic pressings from unnecessary wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho's the Stylus 2M 78 for – and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFits the 2M 78 and 2MR 78 body and requires a turntable that spins at 78 rpm. \u003cstrong\u003eStraight talk:\u003c\/strong\u003e for normal 33\/45 rpm vinyl it's the wrong stylus – the thick 65 µm tip doesn't run cleanly in the fine vinyl groove. For mono vinyl, the Stylus 2M Mono (R 18 µm) is the one you want; both belong to the same mono group but are ground differently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe right stylus to keep a shellac collection sounding good on the 2M 78 – as a pure stylus replacement. A specialist with a clear job, easily reordered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Replacement stylus (stylus unit) for Ortofon 2M 78 \u0026amp; 2MR 78 (shellac)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus type: Spherical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTip radius: R 65 µm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 20–20,000 Hz (+3 \/ −1 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracing ability (315 Hz): 70 µm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus compliance: 18 µm\/mN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended tracking force: 1.8 g (1.6–2.0 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracking angle: 20°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelated group: 2M Mono \/ 2M 78 (different tip radius)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Stylus 2M 78 fit my 2M or 2MR 78?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Stylus 2M 78 fits the 2M 78 and the 2MR 78 (Rega). It uses the body's mono generator and is ground specifically for the wide groove of 78 rpm shellac records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a special turntable for the 78 rpm stylus?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou need a deck that spins at 78 rpm – not every modern turntable can do that. Without 78 rpm speed, even the best shellac stylus is useless. Tell us your model and we'll tell you whether it's 78-capable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the stylus wear faster with shellac?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, shellac is more abrasive than vinyl and stresses the stylus more. Brush it dry from back to front with a soft brush and keep your records as clean as possible. Check the tip regularly – a worn stylus damages your often rare 78s irreversibly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Stylus 2M 78 at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause shellac playback demands experience – from the right deck to a mono-capable preamp. Genuine Ortofon, with advice from Andy and Mauri, at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e matching \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plattenspieler-zubehor\"\u003eTurntable Accessories\u003c\/a\u003e, the right \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/platten-reinigung\"\u003eRecord Cleaning\u003c\/a\u003e, and everything around \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/alles-vinyl\"\u003eVinyl\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ortofon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989549609296,"sku":"303463","price":119.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/ortofon-stylus-2m-78-ersatznadel-frontansicht.jpg?v=1786631004","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/ortofon-stylus-2m-78","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}