Ortofon

The Ortofon 2M Black LVB 250 Stylus is a high-end replacement stylus designed for audiophiles seeking superior sound quality from their vinyl records. As an upgrade to the original 2M Black stylus, it features advanced materials and engineering, resulting in exceptional tracking, clarity, and overall audio performance.

Key Features

• Nude Shibata diamond stylus for precise tracking and reduced groove wear
• Boron cantilever for improved rigidity and stability
• High tracking ability for accurate sound reproduction
• Optimized compliance for enhanced groove contact and reduced distortion
• Wide frequency response for a detailed and balanced audio experience

Detailed Description

Nude Shibata Diamond Stylus

The 2M Black LVB 250 stylus is equipped with a Nude Shibata diamond, known for its superior tracking ability and minimal groove wear. The Shibata shape is designed to trace the grooves of a vinyl record with high precision, ensuring that even the most intricate details of the recording are accurately reproduced.

Boron Cantilever

The stylus features a boron cantilever, a material chosen for its excellent stiffness and low mass. This combination enhances the overall stability of the stylus, allowing it to track the record grooves more precisely. The boron cantilever also contributes to the stylus's ability to reproduce high frequencies with clarity, providing a more dynamic and transparent sound.

High Tracking Ability

With a tracking ability of 80 µm at the recommended tracking force, the 2M Black LVB 250 stylus excels in maintaining consistent contact with the record grooves. This high tracking performance ensures that the stylus can accurately reproduce the audio signal without skipping or distortion, even in demanding musical passages.

Optimized Compliance

The dynamic lateral compliance of 22 µm/mN allows the stylus to flex appropriately when tracking the record grooves. This optimized compliance ensures that the stylus maintains the correct alignment, reducing distortion and enhancing the overall sound quality. It also contributes to a smoother, more natural playback experience.

Wide Frequency Response

The 2M Black LVB 250 stylus offers a frequency response range of 20 Hz to 20 kHz, providing a balanced and detailed audio reproduction. This wide frequency response ensures that both the low and high ends of the audio spectrum are faithfully reproduced, offering a full and immersive listening experience.

Compatibility

2M series styli are interchangeable within the following combinations:

• 2M Red, 2M Blue;
• 2M Bronze, 2M Black, and 2M Black LVB 250;
• 2M Mono, 2M Mono SE and 2M 78

Technical Specifications

Please read the recommendations for stylus and record care: Ortofon's HiFi FAQ