Travelling to the moment the music was recorded Accuracy level The goal for any cartridge should be to reproduce the sound as close to the artist's vision as possible, and the 2M Blue takes you further on this journey of authenticity. With the 2M Blue, you get serious about listening to vinyl. Shibata diamond Stylus The 2M Black is graced with a Shibata diamond that gives it contact with the groove like nothing else. The slim, highly polished profile allows an exceedingly wide contact area to the groove walls and ensures notably detailed reproduction throughout the spectrum, including even the most high frequency groove information. Enhance your music journey with the 2M Series If you're noticing a decline in the quality of your music playback or own an older phono cartridge, it might be the perfect time to explore the world of upgraded sound. Upgrading your stylus can transform your listening experience, breathing new life into your vinyl collection. By simply replacing your worn-out stylus with a fresh one, you'll be astounded by the immediate improvement in sound quality. What's more, this upgrade can prolong the lifespan of your precious vinyl records, preventing undue wear and tear caused by an aging stylus. Whether you're attached to your current cartridge or seeking an upgrade, the 2M series offers a solution. Experience the benefits of a stylus replacement – elevating your audio quality, achieving better performance, and economizing by avoiding a complete cartridge purchase. Split pole pin technology Features The 2M Black uses a special engine featuring Ortofon’s very own invention: split pole pins upgraded with a silver-plated copper wire. Universal fit Compatibility The 2M Series is designed for easy cartridge mounting, weight, and size to fit the most common turntables today. The 2M Series are available in four different product variant configurations: the 2M for most common turntables on the market; the 2M Premounted, for customers who wish direct and easy mounting and replacement on their S-shaped tonearm; the 2M Verso, for bottom mount headshells; and the 2MR, which is designed cartridge housing tailored for turntables and tonearms like Rega, matching their requirement for low-form factor cartridges.