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Whether you're an existing Ortofon fan or are new to the world of HiFi, we are thrilled to introduce, for a limited time, 15% off of the 2M stereo range of cartridges, allowing you to take the next step into great quality vinyl playback with an attractive saving to boot. For full terms and conditions click here.
The 2M Black LVB 250 uses a Nude Shibata diamond on a Boron cantilever. This combination is also found on the acclaimed MC Cadenza Black cartridge. The Nude Shibata stylus’s slim, highly polished profile allows for an exceedingly wide contact area with the record 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 to the sound.
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 nanofiller. The MWCNT powder is applied in a rubber polymer matrix and not in a powdered form, which makes the production process cleaner, non-polluting and energy-saving.
The 2M Black LVB 250 builds on the concept of the original 2M Black cartridge design to take one step further toward a truly high-end sound. Redefining what is possible from a moving magnet (MM) cartridge, the 2M Black LVB 250 is truly an exercise in technical excellence.
The 2M range consists of four core colour models along with Mono and 78 RPM versions, making the 2M range incredibly versatile and capable of fulfilling your need whatever your system. To view more about the shared 2M elements across the range, Click here.
The 2M Black LVB 250 is available in different versions to suit different applications. The 2M Verso is for bottom-mounted headshells, the 2M Pre-Mounted includes a regular 2M cartridge fitted to an Ortofon SH-4 Headshell, and the 2MR offers a reduced cartridge height for mounting onto tonearms that require a lower ride height. To learn more about whether the 2MR might be useful for your system, visit our handy technical page - 2MR - The technical argument.
Ortofon 2M Black LVB 250 cartridge review
"The Ortofon 2M Black LVB 250 offers amazing insight, detail and grip, making it an absolute must-audition cart."
Ortofon 2M Black LVB 250 review
"This is a silky, sophisticated cartridge which – to my ears – favours classical, much jazz and acoustic, rather than the sizzle-and-snap of pop or rock."
250 Today
"Deep insight and precision sound. A top moving magnet cartridge."
StereoNET Product of the Year Awards 2021
"...this high-end MM is so good that you'll wonder what the point of moving coils is..."
EISA Award Best Product 2021-2022
"A silky, sophisticated presentation especially well-suited to classical, jazz and acoustic music."
Henley Says...
The 2M range is a true staple of Ortofon, coming fitted as standard (for good reason) on a host of turntables around the world; they offer vastly different sound profiles., from the reliable Red to the current pinnacle of the series, the 2M Black LVB 250. it's always a treat to 'hear the difference' in our demoroom!
Upgrade and Save Terms and Conditions
1. The Ortofon Upgrade and Save promotion is offered by Henley Audio, only for customers in the UK and Ireland and only covering purchases of the following models:
2M, 2MR, 2M Premounted and Stylus 2M variants of the 2M Red, Blue, Bronze, Black and Black LVB 250 models.
2. Offer runs while stocks last, from November 4th to November 30th, 2024.
3. Offer is only available when purchasing a new (i.e. no B-Stock, Ex-Demo or Graded products) qualifying product supplied by Henley Audio during the promotional window from an authorised Ortofon reseller who is supporting the promotion.
4. During the promotion, no other previously running promotions relating to the 2M range are available.
5. The promotional price is valid on all qualifying individual unit sales.
6. All sales are handled exclusively by the retailer, and are subject to their own terms and conditions as well as these.
7. Promotion will be withdrawn by Henley Audio when available stocks are exhausted or on November 30th, whichever comes first. The promotion can therefore end with very little notice.
8. During the promotion, no other previously running promotions relating to the 2M Range are available.
Upgrade and Save Terms and Conditions
1. The Ortofon Upgrade and Save promotion is offered by Henley Audio, only for customers in the UK and Ireland and only covering purchases of the following models:
2M, 2MR, 2M Premounted and Stylus 2M variants of the 2M Red, Blue, Bronze, Black and Black LVB 250 models.
2. Offer runs while stocks last, from November 4th to November 30th, 2024.
3. Offer is only available when purchasing a new (i.e. no B-Stock, Ex-Demo or Graded products) qualifying product supplied by Henley Audio during the promotional window from an authorised Ortofon reseller who is supporting the promotion.
4. During the promotion, no other previously running promotions relating to the 2M range are available.
5. The promotional price is valid on all qualifying individual unit sales.
6. All sales are handled exclusively by the retailer, and are subject to their own terms and conditions as well as these.
7. Promotion will be withdrawn by Henley Audio when available stocks are exhausted or on November 30th, whichever comes first. The promotion can therefore end with very little notice.
8. During the promotion, no other previously running promotions relating to the 2M Range are available.
Each 2M cartridge model is also available as a 2MR variant. Here, the "R" stands for “Reduced” and relates to the lower cartridge body height. This is suited to certain types of tonearms from manufacturers such as Pro-Ject, Linn and Rega, in order to achieve the correct VTA. To learn more about whether the 2MR might be useful for your system, visit our handy technical page Ortofon 2MR - The Technical Argument
Upgrade and Save Terms and Conditions
1. The Ortofon Upgrade and Save promotion is offered by Henley Audio, only for customers in the UK and Ireland and only covering purchases of the following models:
2M, 2MR, 2M Premounted and Stylus 2M variants of the 2M Red, Blue, Bronze, Black and Black LVB 250 models.
2. Offer runs while stocks last, from November 4th to November 30th, 2024.
3. Offer is only available when purchasing a new (i.e. no B-Stock, Ex-Demo or Graded products) qualifying product supplied by Henley Audio during the promotional window from an authorised Ortofon reseller who is supporting the promotion.
4. During the promotion, no other previously running promotions relating to the 2M range are available.
5. The promotional price is valid on all qualifying individual unit sales.
6. All sales are handled exclusively by the retailer, and are subject to their own terms and conditions as well as these.
7. Promotion will be withdrawn by Henley Audio when available stocks are exhausted or on November 30th, whichever comes first. The promotion can therefore end with very little notice.
8. During the promotion, no other previously running promotions relating to the 2M Range are available.
Upgrade and Save Terms and Conditions
1. The Ortofon Upgrade and Save promotion is offered by Henley Audio, only for customers in the UK and Ireland and only covering purchases of the following models:
2M, 2MR, 2M Premounted and Stylus 2M variants of the 2M Red, Blue, Bronze, Black and Black LVB 250 models.
2. Offer runs while stocks last, from November 4th to November 30th, 2024.
3. Offer is only available when purchasing a new (i.e. no B-Stock, Ex-Demo or Graded products) qualifying product supplied by Henley Audio during the promotional window from an authorised Ortofon reseller who is supporting the promotion.
4. During the promotion, no other previously running promotions relating to the 2M range are available.
5. The promotional price is valid on all qualifying individual unit sales.
6. All sales are handled exclusively by the retailer, and are subject to their own terms and conditions as well as these.
7. Promotion will be withdrawn by Henley Audio when available stocks are exhausted or on November 30th, whichever comes first. The promotion can therefore end with very little notice.
8. During the promotion, no other previously running promotions relating to the 2M Range are available.