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Ortofon 2M Black LVB 250 Moving Magnet Phono Cartridge

The new Ortofon Exclusive 2M Black LVB 250 model
To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the birth of Ludwig van Beethoven, we announce the release of the 2M Black LVB 250 Exclusive Model.

The 2M Black flagship from Ortofon is widely acknowledged as being one of the best MM cartridges on the market, but at Ortofon being the best doesn t mean that we can t get better.

Benefits of high-end materials
The Ortofon 2M Black LVB 250 has been recreated from the concepts of its predecessor, the 2M Black, but the 2M Black LVB 250 performance takes one step further to enhance the cartridge s capabilities and technical excellence.

The Ortofon 2M Black LVB 250 uses a Nude Shibata diamond on a Boron cantilever, the combination known from the acclaimed MC Cadenza Black cartridge.
The Nude Shibata stylus s slim, highly polished profile allows an exceedingly wide contact area to the groove walls and ensures notably detailed reproduction throughout the spectrum, including even the highest frequencies.

The use of an extremely stiff and lightweight Boron cantilever adds remarkable transparency, speed and responsiveness.

The new rubber compound formula
To attain an optimal interaction between compliance and damping, a new rubber compound for the suspension system has been developed.

The new rubber compound formula is based on the Multi Wall Carbon Nano Tubes (MWCNT) highly efficient nano filler. The new MWCNT-based compound offers desirable mechanical properties, which ensure better damping and improve the overall performance of the cartridge.

Also, the new MWCNT rubber compound allows for more environmental-friendly production, adding further benefit. The MWCNT powder is applied in a rubber polymer matrix and not in a powdered form, which makes the production process more clean, non-polluting and energy saving.

2M Black LVB 250 Technical data
Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec. – 5 mV
Channel balance at 1 kHz – < 1 dB
Channel separation at 1 kHz – > 27 dB
Channel separation at 15 kHz – 15 dB
Frequency response – 20-20.000 + 2 / – 1 dB
Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force – 80 m
Compliance, dynamic, lateral – 22 m/mN
Stylus type – Nude Shibata
Stylus tip radius – r/R 6/50 m
Cantilever material – Boron
Tracking force range – 1.5-1.7 g (15-17 mN)
Tracking force, recommended – 1.6 g (16 mN)
Tracking angle – 20
Internal impedance, DC resistance – 1.2 kOhm
Internal inductance – 630 mH
Recommended load resistance – 47 kOhm
Recommended load capacitance – 150-300 pF
Cartridge colour, body/stylus – Black/Black
Cartridge weight – 7.2 g
Replacement stylus unit – 2M Black LVB 250
Interchangeable styli units – 2M Black and 2M Bronze

Stylus lifetime: with proper care we find that up to 1000 hours is possible without degradation of performance. Please read about stylus care on our FAQ.

2M Series styli interchangeability:
The 2M Series’ engines, coils and magnets configurations are not identical: Red and Blue are identical, so are the Bronze and Black and so are the true mono variants 2M Mono and 2M 78. Likewise, 2M series styli are interchangeable within the below combinations:
– 2M Red, 2M Blue and 2M Silver
– 2M Bronze, 2M Black and 2M Black LVB 250
– 2M Mono and 2M 78

Brand

Ortofon

Ortofon can proudly call themselves audio pioneers. Ortofon's history begins in 1918, with two audio engineers creating movie soundtracks and high-class recordings. Today, it is a leading manufacturer of high-quality phono cartridges, hearing aids, and audio accessories, focusing on innovation and precise engineering. From its modest Danish beginnings, Ortofon products are now found worldwide through 60 importers and subsidiaries in the USA and Japan.

They boast a reputation for producing some of the world's most accurate and musical cartridges. A team of 150 audio experts at their headquarters in Naskov, Denmark, designs and manufactures all their products. With their commitment to precision and musicality, there's a reason they've survived as audio experts for over one hundred years. 

Ortofon offers a wide range of cartridges to suit different preferences and budgets, from the affordable OM Series to the high-end Cadenza and Windfeld Series. Round out your 2-channel setup with their audio accessories, including tonearm cables, headshell leads, and stylus cleaners. These products optimize the performance of your turntable and phono cartridge and ensure that your vinyl collection sounds its best.

Overture invites you to experience Ortofon's complete line of phono cartridges. If you are interested in purchasing an Ortfon phono cartridge, you can trade-in any turntable, speaker, or electronic component toward a Ortofon component by filling out our Trade-In Form.