Ortofon 2M Black Replacement Stylus

2M Black: replace the stylus, retain the body

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.

A replacement assembly, not a complete cartridge

This listing supplies the 2M Black stylus assembly, including the diamond and cantilever. A cartridge body and headshell are not included. Keep a correctly installed compatible body in place when renewing the stylus.

Match the exact cartridge and record format

2M / 2MR Black; also an upgrade for 2M / 2MR Bronze, including premounted versions.

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 Moving Magnet Cartridge or Ortofon 2M Black Premounted on SH-4 Headshell, or ask Audio Exchange to help confirm the correct fit.

Upgrading from Bronze? Our 2M Bronze vs Black cartridge comparison explains why a compatible Bronze body can use the Black replacement stylus, and when it makes sense to choose a complete Black cartridge instead.

Black or Black LVB 250? Read our Ortofon 2M Black vs Black LVB 250 comparison for cantilever and suspension differences, tracking force, value and the supported LVB stylus upgrade for compatible Black and Bronze bodies.

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.