Mass Drop Ortofon Offer

[FreddieFerric]

Can’t remember ever seeing a 2M Black being offered at such a low price.

https://www.massdrop.com/buy/ortofon...09465254412509

[PHC1]

For those who are not registered with Massdrop and can not see the price, the base price (Red) is $84.99.

Red is an ideal pairing for quality entry-level turntables; Blue boasts more dynamics, resolution, and openness; Orange adds even more detail; and Black offers the best of everything.

The Black works out to be $84.99+$365=$450 vs $755 typical online price elsewhere.

[PHC1]

Ortofon Black

Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec: 5 mV
Channel balance at 1 kHz: 1 dB
Channel separation at 1 kHz: 26 dB
Channel separation at 15 kHz: 15 dB
Frequency range at -3 dB: 20-31,000 Hz
Frequency response: 20–20,000 +2 / -0 dB
Tracking ability at 315 Hz at recommended tracking force: 80 µm
Compliance, dynamic, lateral: 22 µm/mN
Stylus type: Nude Shibata
Stylus tip radius: r/R 6/50 µm
Tracking force range: 1.4–1.7g (14–17 mN)
Tracking force, recommended: 1.5 g (15 mN)
Tracking angle: 20°
Internal impedance, DC resistance: 1.2 kohm
Internal inductance: 630 mH
Recommended load resistance: 47 kohms
Recommended load capacitance: 150–300 pF
Cartridge color, body/stylus: Black/Black
Cartridge weight: 7.2 g
2M PnP MkII cartridge with integrated headshell weight: 20 g
2M PnP MkII cartridge with integrated headshell length: 52 mm
Replacement stylus unit: 2M Black (interchangeable with 2M Bronze)

[FreddieFerric]

^^Thanks for the extra input Serge. I didn’t think about the registration part since the links open automatically for me.


I myself am a MC guy. But if I were to go back to a MM cart the 2M Black would be at the top of the list. People that I know who use that cart say it’s an excellent tracker as well.

[PHC1]

Originally Posted by FreddieFerric

^^Thanks for the extra input Serge. I didn’t think about the registration part since the links open automatically for me.


I myself am a MC guy. But if I were to go back to a MM cart the 2M Black would be at the top of the list. People that I know who use that cart say it’s an excellent tracker as well.

[audio bill]

One thing to note about the Black is regarding its Shibata stylus profile. While indeed it's a fine cartridge and arguably one of the top MMs available, its stylus profile is pretty demanding of precise VTA/SRA alignment. If your tonearm can't accommodate fine height adjustment you'd have a much easier time going with the less expensive 2M Blue and its much more forgiving Elliptical stylus.

[uglatto]

Great deal. Unfortunately the offer is no longer available.

[SAPHANA]

Originally Posted by uglatto

Great deal. Unfortunately the offer is no longer available.

I was one of the poor guys who joined this suspicious group buy. It got canceled in the end, and no official reason was provided. Rumor said someone contacted the manufacturer.

[GeAllan70]

^^^

reason....scam....

[PHC1]

Since I am a member of Massdrop and have participated and purchased more than a few times and was completely satisfied each and every time, I looked at the comments about this Ortofon drop. It seems that Ortofon did not come through on this massdrop deal. Massdrop actually credited the participating members and even added a $10 credit for the next drop. What scam???