Name: Stylus 2M MONO SE
Brand: Ortofon
SKU: 5705796180084

Ortofon STYLUS 2M MONO SE Replacement Diamond

The STYLUS 2M MONO SE is a high-end replacement diamond specifically designed for the Ortofon 2M Mono SE phono cartridge. It revitalizes this exceptional mono cartridge when the original tip is worn out.

A “Nude” Shibata Line Contact Diamond

The unique feature of the STYLUS 2M MONO SE is its highly advanced Shibata “Nude” Line Contact tip profile:

The Shibata profile is a complex shape derived from the elliptical, with a large contact surface in the groove. This allows excellent tracking of micro-grooves and reduces the pinching effect.
The term “Nude” means that the diamond is directly mounted on the cantilever without an intermediate mount. The result is a reduced tip mass for optimal dynamic tracking.
Finally, the “Line Contact” size indicates an elongated facet with a radius of 6 µm by 50 µm long. This shape provides ideal contact between the diamond and the groove walls, limiting wear and ensuring very detailed playback.

Thanks to this advanced design, the STYLUS 2M MONO SE offers top-notch performance in terms of reading precision and sound reproduction. It enhances the potential of the 2M Mono SE cartridge.

A Profile Suited for Mono Records

Unlike a stereo groove cut at 45° with 2 channels, a mono groove has only one laterally cut signal. A mono cartridge and tip like the 2M Mono SE / STYLUS 2M MONO SE pair are therefore ideal for playing mono records:

The single signal sent to both channels offers a perfectly stable and coherent central image.
The absence of vertical response makes the playback almost insensitive to defects: dust, scratches, pinching effect in narrow grooves…
Ultimately, the result is more precise, lively, and free from surface noise compared to a stereo cartridge on these same records.