{"product_id":"ortofon-2m-78-mono-cartridge-for-shellac-records-the-grid-copy","title":"Ortofon 2M Mono Cartridge for Vinyl LPs | The Grid HiFi","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"w6asjq_TextBase GgxHUa_Title PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eOrtofon 2M Mono Moving Magnet Phono Cartridge\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eNude Spherical stylus. True mono playback. Designed for mono vinyl LPs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eThe Ortofon 2M Mono is a dedicated moving magnet cartridge engineered for mono microgroove vinyl records. Its Nude Spherical diamond stylus features an 18 µm radius, designed to trace mono LP grooves accurately and retrieve musical detail while minimizing unwanted noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eA strapped mono output delivers the same signal through both sets of output pins, allowing the cartridge to work with conventional stereo HiFi systems without requiring a dedicated mono amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Wl_3jG_Trigger\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ANObbW_Badge lKEGNW_Badge\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"oIb9lq_Box\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"oIb9lq_Box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"oIb9lq_Box\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"oIb9lq_Box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"W-9lQW_Grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"oIb9lq_Box W-9lQW_Item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eSTYLUS RADIUS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"w6asjq_TextBase GgxHUa_Title\"\u003e18 µm\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"oIb9lq_Box W-9lQW_Item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eOUTPUT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"w6asjq_TextBase GgxHUa_Title\"\u003e4 mV\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"oIb9lq_Box W-9lQW_Item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eTRACKING FORCE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"w6asjq_TextBase GgxHUa_Title\"\u003e1.8 g\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"S6IMGG_Divider\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"PSWZZq_List\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"PSWZZq_Item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PSWZZq_Content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PSWZZq_Label\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eNude Spherical diamond stylus with an 18 µm tip radius.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"PSWZZq_Item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PSWZZq_Content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PSWZZq_Label\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eDedicated mono design for microgroove LP records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"PSWZZq_Item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PSWZZq_Content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PSWZZq_Label\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eStrapped output sends identical signals to both stereo channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"PSWZZq_Item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PSWZZq_Content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PSWZZq_Label\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eAluminum cantilever and 70 µm tracking ability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"PSWZZq_Item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PSWZZq_Content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PSWZZq_Label\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003e4 mV output for compatible moving magnet phono stages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"PSWZZq_Item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PSWZZq_Content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PSWZZq_Label\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eReplaceable stylus for long-term cartridge ownership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"PSWZZq_Item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PSWZZq_Content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PSWZZq_Label\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eStandard ½-inch mounting for compatible turntables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Wl_3jG_Trigger\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ANObbW_Badge lKEGNW_Badge\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"oIb9lq_Box\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"oIb9lq_Box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"oIb9lq_Box\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"S6IMGG_Divider\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"w6asjq_TextBase GgxHUa_Title\"\u003eComplete Technical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Wl_3jG_Trigger\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ANObbW_Badge lKEGNW_Badge\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"oIb9lq_Box\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"oIb9lq_Box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"oIb9lq_Box\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_6IUVGW_TableFrame\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"_6IUVGW_Table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eOrtofon 2M Mono\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eCartridge type\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eMoving magnet (MM)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eChannel configuration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eMono, strapped output\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eIntended record format\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eMono microgroove vinyl LPs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eStylus type\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eNude Spherical diamond\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eStylus tip radius\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eR 18 µm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eCantilever material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eAluminum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eOutput voltage at 1 kHz, 5 cm\/sec\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003e4 mV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eFrequency response, 20 Hz–20 kHz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003e+3 \/ −1 dB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eTracking ability at 315 Hz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003e70 µm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eDynamic lateral compliance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003e18 µm\/mN\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eTracking force range\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003e1.6–2.0 g (16–20 mN)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eRecommended tracking force\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003e1.8 g (18 mN)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eTracking angle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003e20°\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eInternal impedance \/ DC resistance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003e700 Ω\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eInternal inductance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003e350 mH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eRecommended load resistance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003e47 kΩ\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eRecommended load capacitance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003e150–300 pF\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eMounting type\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eStandard ½-inch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eCartridge weight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003e7.2 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003ePremounted version weight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003e16.7 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eCartridge color\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eBlack \/ White\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"S6IMGG_Divider\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"w6asjq_TextBase GgxHUa_Title\"\u003e2M Mono vs. 2M 78: Choose the Correct Cartridge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eThese cartridges serve different record formats. The 2M Mono is designed for mono microgroove vinyl LPs, while the 2M 78 uses a substantially larger stylus for vintage shellac records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Wl_3jG_Trigger\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ANObbW_Badge lKEGNW_Badge\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"oIb9lq_Box\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"oIb9lq_Box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"oIb9lq_Box\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_6IUVGW_TableFrame\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"_6IUVGW_Table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003e2M Mono\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003e2M 78\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eIntended records\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eMono vinyl LPs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003e78 RPM shellac\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eStylus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eNude Spherical\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eSpherical\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eStylus radius\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003e18 µm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003e65 µm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eOutput voltage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003e4 mV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003e4 mV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eRecommended tracking force\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003e1.8 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003e1.8 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eCartridge weight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003e7.2 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003e7.2 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eImportant:\u003c\/span\u003e The 2M Mono is not a substitute for the 2M 78 when playing wide-groove shellac records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"w6asjq_TextBase GgxHUa_Title\"\u003eCompatibility \u0026amp; Installation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eThe standard 2M Mono uses ½-inch mounting and connects to a compatible moving magnet phono stage. Its strapped output makes mono playback possible through a conventional stereo system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eOrtofon also offers the 2M Mono Premounted with an SH-4 headshell for compatible S-shaped tonearms and the 2M Mono Verso for bottom-mount headshells. 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