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Ortofon 2MR 78

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Designed for playing 78 rpm shellac records

2MR 78

Journey back in time with the 2MR 78 Mono Cartridge, specially designed for playing 78 rpm shellac records. Immerse yourself in the authentic nostalgia of mono vinyl records, brought to life with unparalleled precision and fidelity.

The 2MR 78 features a specially designed cartridge housing tailored for turntables and tonearms like Rega, matching their requirement for low-form factor cartridges. With its narrow cartridge housing, it seamlessly integrates without a need for modifications or spacers under the tonearm, enabling quick and easy mounting with just two screws.

2MR 78

2MR 78

Authentic
nostalgia

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Made for Mono

Stylus

The 2MR 78 features a stylus' tip with a Spherical diamond, perfect for playback of 78 rpm shellac records. These unique records necessitate a larger stylus profile, and the 2MR 78 flawlessly accommodates this requirement, ensuring optimal playback quality and preserving the authenticity of your cherished collection.

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High-performance motor system

Output

The 2MR 78 features a high-performance motor system incorporating unique to Ortofon quad coils with split pole pins and uses a strapped output to deliver the same output signal from both sets of pole pins. This effectively eliminates the need for mono-specific equipment, making it possible to enjoy true mono reproduction on any stereo playback system.

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Specifications

Output voltage at 1 kHz, 5cm/sec
4 mV
Frequency response 20 Hz - 20 kHz
3 / - 1 dB
Tracking ability at 315 Hz
70 µm
Compliance, dynamic, lateral
18 µm/mN
Cantilever material
Aluminium
Stylus type
Spherical diamond
Stylus tip radius
R 65 µm
Tracking force range
1.6-2.0g (16-20 mN)
Tracking force, recommended
1.8 g (18 mN)
Tracking angle
20°
Internal impedance, DC resistance
700 Ohm
Cartridge colour
Black/Grey
Recommended load resistance
47 kOhm
Internal inductance
350 mH
Stylus colour
Grey
Recommended load capacitance
150-300 pF
Replacement stylus
Stylus 2M 78