Top of the line audiophile listening cartridge The 2M Black is graced with aShibata diamondwhichslim, highly polished profile allows an exceedingly wide contact area to the groove walls and ensures notably detailed reproduction throughout the spectrum, including even the most high frequency groove information. The cartridge body is manufactured fromHopelex,an environment-friendly material which ensures high rigidity while eliminating unwanted resonances. The 2M Black usesa special upgraded engine, featuring split pole pins with a silver plated copper wire. Ortofon have optimized the design for ease of mounting the cartridge, and the weight and size to fit the most common turntables on the market today.The 2M Series provides excellent compatibility when used in an assortment of playback systems and with a wide variety of phono preamps.