Ortofon 2M 78 Moving Magnet Phono Cartridge

2M 78: choose the right cartridge

The 2M 78 is intended for 78 rpm shellac records. Its larger 65 µm spherical tip suits coarse-groove playback, rather than the microgrooves of ordinary vinyl LPs. Choose it for the record format, not simply because a record is old or monaural.

Complete cartridge; headshell sold separately

This version includes the 2M 78 body with its Spherical stylus fitted. It uses standard half-inch mounting and requires installation and alignment. Check tonearm height clearance, weight range and your phono input before ordering.

Choose the assembly for your system

Standard half-inch mounting. Confirm tonearm height clearance, weight range and alignment requirements before ordering. Use a suitable MM phono input. For 78 rpm shellac, not regular microgroove vinyl LPs; the turntable must support the correct playback speed.

This is not a stylus for ordinary microgroove vinyl LPs. A turntable that can play the correct 78 rpm speed is also required.

The recommended tracking force for this assembly is 1.8 g. Verify the setting after fitting or changing a stylus, rather than assuming the previous adjustment is correct.

Compare Ortofon 2M 78 Replacement Stylus, or ask Audio Exchange to help confirm the correct fit.

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