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2M Black cartridge with its stylus fitted, supplied on an Ortofon SH-4 headshell.
Ortofon 2M Black Premounted on SH-4 Headshell
Cartridge + SH-4 headshell
2M Black moving magnet cartridge with a Nude Shibata stylus, supplied on an SH-4 headshell.
- Nude Shibata diamond
- 1.5 g recommended tracking force
- SH-4 headshell included
- $799.99
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Cutoff: 1 PM ET Monday–Friday; noon Saturday. No shipping Sundays or federal holidays. Exceptions may apply.Requires a compatible removable-headshell tonearm connector and sufficient balance range. Check overhang, alignment and clearance; this is not a universal fit. Use a suitable MM phono input.
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Premounted versions require a compatible removable-headshell tonearm. Check fit before ordering.
Ortofon 2M Black Premounted on SH-4 Headshell$799.99
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2M Black: cartridge and SH-4 headshell together
The Black uses a Nude Shibata diamond with a broad contact area along the groove walls. It is the step above Bronze for listeners seeking detailed stereo reproduction across the frequency range, with careful alignment helping the stylus perform as intended.
What the premounted version includes
The 2M Black cartridge and its fitted stylus are supplied on an Ortofon SH-4 headshell. This reduces the work of attaching a cartridge to a separate headshell, but final alignment, overhang, balance and tracking force still need to be checked on your turntable.
Check the tonearm connection
Requires a compatible removable-headshell tonearm connector and sufficient balance range. Check overhang, alignment and clearance; this is not a universal fit. Use a suitable MM phono input.
The recommended tracking force for this assembly is 1.5 g. Verify the setting after fitting or changing a stylus, rather than assuming the previous adjustment is correct.
Compare Ortofon 2M Black Replacement Stylus, or ask Audio Exchange to help confirm the correct fit.
Choosing an Ortofon cartridge or stylus? Our Ortofon cartridge buying guide explains fit, model differences and supported upgrade paths so you can choose the right assembly for your setup.
Compatibility & setup
Check compatibility
Requires a compatible removable-headshell tonearm connector and sufficient balance range. Check overhang, alignment and clearance; this is not a universal fit. Use a suitable MM phono input.
Installation
Attach the headshell to a compatible arm, then verify overhang, alignment, balance, tracking force (1.5 g) and anti-skate for your turntable. Premounting does not remove the need to check the final setup.
Specifications
- Diamond profile
- Nude Shibata
- Recommended tracking force
- 1.5 g
- Tracking force range
- 1.4–1.7 g
- Stylus tip radius
- r/R 6/50 µm
- Cantilever
- Aluminium
- Mounting
- SH-4 removable headshell
- Output voltage
- 5 mV
- Recommended load
- 47 kΩ
- Recommended capacitance
- 150–300 pF
- Cartridge body weight
- 7.2 g
- Premounted assembly weight
- 16.7 g
Compare your options
Ortofon 2M Red pre-mounted on SH-4 Headshell
$169.99 In stock
- Bonded Elliptical diamond
- 1.8 g recommended tracking force
- SH-4 headshell included
An accessible starting point for everyday stereo record playback.
Ortofon 2M Blue Cartridge Mounted on SH-4 Headshell
$269.99 Sold out
- Nude Elliptical diamond
- 1.8 g recommended tracking force
- SH-4 headshell included
Nude Elliptical tracing for a more resolving presentation than Red.
Ortofon 2M Bronze Premounted on SH4 Headshell
$499.00 In stock
- Nude Fine Line diamond
- 1.5 g recommended tracking force
- SH-4 headshell included
A Nude Fine Line stylus for tracing finer groove information.
Ortofon 2M Black Premounted on SH-4 Headshell
$799.99 In stock
- Nude Shibata diamond
- 1.5 g recommended tracking force
- SH-4 headshell included
Nude Shibata contact geometry for detailed stereo playback.
Questions before ordering
Will this premounted version fit my tonearm?
It requires a compatible removable-headshell connection, with sufficient balance range and clearance. An S-shaped arm alone is not proof of fit. Confirm the connector, overhang and alignment requirements for your exact turntable before ordering.
Can I upgrade Bronze with a Black or LVB 250 stylus?
Ortofon supports the Black and Black LVB 250 styli as upgrades within the Bronze / Black cartridge family, including the corresponding 2MR and premounted versions. Confirm the exact assembly and reset tracking force for the new stylus.
Can you match it from my turntable model?
The turntable model helps, but its cartridge may have been changed. Send us the current cartridge model and a clear photo if you are unsure.
Shipping & returns
Shipping and availability
Dispatch depends on current stock of the exact item ordered. Replenishment estimates are not guaranteed shipping dates. See our shipping policy for rates, eligible destinations, and processing times.
Before opening or installing
Review the full refund policy and confirm compatibility before opening or installing a cartridge or stylus. Contact us if you need clarification about return eligibility.
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