{"product_id":"ortofon-stylus-2m-black-lvb-250","title":"Ortofon Stylus 2M Black LVB 250 Replacement Stylus","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Ortofon Stylus 2M Black LVB 250 is the 2M series' top replacement and upgrade stylus for the cartridges Ortofon 2M Black LVB 250 as well as 2M Black and 2M Bronze (and their 2MR versions) – a nude Shibata stylus on a boron cantilever as a plug-in unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Stylus 2M Black LVB 250?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the crowning achievement of the series: the same nude Shibata cut as the Black, but on a cantilever made of boron instead of aluminium. Boron is stiffer and lighter – bringing more transparency, speed and responsiveness. Plus a damping based on MWCNT nano-filler for the optimal compromise between compliance and control. The combination of Shibata on boron is known from the celebrated MC Cadenza Black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you'll get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine resolution right up to the highest frequencies that puts some moving-coil systems to shame – rich in detail, fast, with authority in the bass. The special part: you lift even a 2M Bronze or Black to flagship level in a single step, without changing the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho's the Stylus 2M Black LVB 250 for – and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFits any body in the 2M Bronze \/ 2M Black \/ 2M Black LVB 250 group (including the 2MR versions). \u003cstrong\u003eStraight talk:\u003c\/strong\u003e you'll only hear the boron advantage on a high-quality, properly aligned system; on an entry-level deck it's overkill. It doesn't belong on Red\/Blue bodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best stylus in the 2M series: Shibata on boron, MC virtues without MC effort. The most direct way to lift a Bronze or Black body to flagship level – by stylus swap alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Top replacement\/upgrade stylus (stylus unit) for Ortofon 2M Black LVB 250 (Beethoven edition)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus type: Nude Shibata\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCantilever: Boron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTip radius: r\/R 6\/50 µm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDamping: MWCNT rubber compound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 20–20,000 Hz (+2 \/ −1 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracing ability (315 Hz): 80 µm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus compliance: 22 µm\/mN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended tracking force: 1.6 g (1.5–1.7 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracking angle: 20°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterchangeable within: 2M Bronze \/ 2M Black \/ 2M Black LVB 250\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I upgrade my 2M Black or Bronze with the LVB 250 stylus?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 2M Bronze, 2M Black and 2M Black LVB 250 (and their 2MR versions) use the same generator. Plug the LVB 250 stylus onto a Black or Bronze body and you sonically have the series flagship – by a pure stylus swap, without a new cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the boron cantilever bring compared with the normal Black stylus?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoron is stiffer and lighter than aluminium and guides the Shibata stylus more precisely. That gives more transparency, speed and calm. However, you'll only hear the difference on a correspondingly high-quality, well-tuned chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need to be more careful with the boron cantilever?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoron is stiff but thin – so no lateral pressure and never touch the stylus or cantilever with your finger. Brush dry with a soft brush from back to front and keep records clean. That preserves the fine resolution. Ortofon states around 1,000 playing hours for the 2M series before a change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Stylus 2M Black LVB 250 at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we've listened to the flagship against the aluminium Black in Wädenswil and can tell you precisely whether your chain makes the extra cost audible. Genuine Ortofon, fitted and aligned by 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 high-quality \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plattenspieler-zubehor\"\u003eTurntable Accessories\u003c\/a\u003e, careful \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":52989549674832,"sku":"303461","price":899.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/ortofon-stylus-2m-black-lvb-250-ersatznadel-frontansicht.png?v=1786631005","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/ortofon-stylus-2m-black-lvb-250","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}