{"product_id":"ortofon-stylus-2m-black","title":"Ortofon Stylus 2M Black Replacement Stylus","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Ortofon Stylus 2M Black is the original replacement and upgrade stylus for the cartridges Ortofon 2M Black and 2MR Black (Rega) – a nude Shibata stylus as a plug-in unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Stylus 2M Black?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nude Shibata stylus traces the groove more finely than elliptical or fine-line cuts and has an especially large contact area against the groove walls – that brings out the finest treble detail and confident tracking right into the inner grooves. As a plug-in unit, it brings your 2M Black back to factory condition without any installation drama: pull off the old stylus, plug on the new one, done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you'll get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Black's big, exhilarating playing style back: open highs without harshness, voices with body, a bass that drives. And you protect your vinyl, because a fresh Shibata stylus preserves the groove instead of milling it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho's the Stylus 2M Black for – and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFits any 2M Black and 2MR Black body – and as an upgrade also fits a 2M\/2MR Bronze, since Bronze, Black and Black LVB 250 use the same generator. \u003cstrong\u003eStraight talk:\u003c\/strong\u003e the Black stylus doesn't belong on Red\/Blue bodies; those play in the Red\/Blue group. If you want even more, plug on the Stylus 2M Black LVB 250 (Shibata on boron).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe series flagship's Shibata stylus as a pure stylus replacement. Brings your 2M Black back up to par – or lifts a 2M Bronze to Black level in a single step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Replacement\/upgrade stylus (stylus unit) for Ortofon 2M Black \u0026amp; 2MR Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus type: Nude Shibata\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTip radius: r\/R 6\/50 µm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 20–20,000 Hz (+2 \/ −0 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: 1.5 g (1.4–1.7 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\u003eDoes the Stylus 2M Black also fit my 2M Bronze?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 2M Bronze, 2M Black and 2M Black LVB 250 (and their 2MR versions) use the same generator, so the styli are interchangeable. Plugging a Black stylus onto a Bronze body sonically gives you a 2M Black – without a new cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between the Black stylus and the Bronze stylus?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cut: nude Shibata (Black) instead of nude fine line (Bronze). The Shibata has even more contact area with the groove, resolves more finely in the treble and images more spatially. On a resolving system, the difference is clearly audible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I care for the delicate Shibata stylus?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrush it dry from back to front with a soft stylus brush, never sideways and never touch it with your finger. The fine Shibata cut rewards this with long, clean tracking. Keep your records dust-free. Ortofon states around 1,000 playing hours for the 2M series before a stylus change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Stylus 2M Black at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause a Shibata stylus demands proper alignment, and we'll tell you whether a replacement or the step up to the LVB 250 stylus is worthwhile. Genuine Ortofon, fitted and aligned by our technician 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 for alignment, thorough \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/platten-reinigung\"\u003eRecord Cleaning\u003c\/a\u003e, and more from the world of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/alles-vinyl\"\u003eVinyl\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ortofon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989549642064,"sku":"303460","price":499.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/ortofon-stylus-2m-black-ersatznadel-frontansicht.jpg?v=1786631004","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/ortofon-stylus-2m-black","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}