Ortofon 2MR Black LVB 250

Ortofon 2MR Black LVB 250 - The Ultimate Vinyl Experience

The Ortofon 2MR Black LVB 250 is a high-end turntable cartridge that delivers an immersive audio experience. Launched to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven’s birth in December 2020, the 2M Black LVB 250 inherits the exceptional characteristics of its predecessor while introducing innovations that redefine the limits of moving magnet technology.

Precision and Detail

The 2M Black LVB 250 not only preserves but enhances the remarkable qualities of the 2M Black. The integration of a boron cantilever and Ortofon’s exclusive Nano Tube suspension system elevates the sound quality to a level where you feel like the artist is performing live in your living room, offering an unparalleled audio experience.

Technological Advancements

Nano Tube Suspension

To achieve optimal interaction between flexibility and damping, a new rubber compound for the suspension system has been developed. This compound, based on highly efficient multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT), ensures superior damping and overall cartridge performance. The MWCNT-based rubber compound not only improves mechanical properties but also contributes to a more environmentally friendly production process.

Boron Cantilever and Shibata Diamond

Equipped with a boron cantilever and a Shibata diamond, the 2M Black LVB 250 combines the excellence of the MC Cadenza Black cartridge. The rigid yet lightweight boron cantilever offers transparency, velocity, and remarkable responsiveness. The finely polished Shibata stylus profile guarantees a wide contact area with the groove walls, ensuring detailed reproduction across the entire spectrum, including the highest frequencies.

Elevate Your Experience

In conclusion, the Ortofon 2MR Black LVB 250 is a testament to Ortofon’s commitment to audio reproduction perfection. This cartridge combines technological advancements, environmental consciousness, and a tribute to musical history, ensuring that every note is reproduced with unmatched precision and detail.

Technical Specifications

General Information

• Type: MM (moving magnet)
• Diamond: nude tip, Shibata line contact
• Cartridge and diamond color: black, black

Weight

• 2MR Cartridge: 6 g
• 2M Verso and 2M Cartridges: 7.2 g
• Pre-mounted 2M Cartridge: 16.7 g

Electrical Performance

• Output voltage at 1,000 Hz, 5 cm/s: 5 mV
• Channel balance at 1 kHz: < 1 dB
• Channel separation:
  • at 1 kHz: > 27 dB
  • at 15 kHz: 15 dB
• Frequency response: 20-20,000 Hz (+2 / -1 dB)
• Internal impedance: 1.2 Ω
• Internal inductance: 630 mH

Mechanical Characteristics

• Dynamic lateral compliance: 22 μm/mN
• Diamond tip radius: r/R 6/50 μm
• Cantilever: boron
• Tracking angle: 20°
• Tracking ability (315 Hz at recommended tracking force): 80 μm

Tracking Force

• Tracking force range: 1.5-1.7 g (15-17 mN)
• Recommended tracking force: 1.6 g (16 mN)

Usage Recommendations

• Recommended load resistance: 47 kΩ
• Recommended load capacitance: 150-300 pF

Maintenance and Compatibility

• Replacement diamond: 2M Black LVB 250
• Interchangeable diamonds: 2M Black, 2M Bronze
• Diamond lifespan: with proper maintenance, up to 1,000 hours without performance degradation