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Description
2MR 78
Journey back in time with the 2MR 78 Mono Cartridge, specially designed for playing 78 rpm shellac records. Immerse yourself in the authentic nostalgia of mono vinyl records, brought to life with unparalleled precision and fidelity.
The 2MR 78 features a specially designed cartridge housing tailored for turntables and tonearms like Rega, matching their requirement for low-form factor cartridges. With its narrow cartridge housing, it seamlessly integrates without a need for modifications or spacers under the tonearm, enabling quick and easy mounting with just two screws.
Made for Mono
Stylus
Specifications
Specifications
Output voltage at 1 kHz, 5cm/sec | 4 mV |
Frequency response 20 Hz - 20 kHz | 3 / - 1 dB |
Tracking ability at 315 Hz | 70 µm |
Compliance, dynamic, lateral | 18 µm/mN |
Cantilever material | Aluminium |
Stylus type | Spherical diamond |
Stylus tip radius | R 65 µm |
Tracking force range | 1.6-2.0g (16-20 mN) |
Tracking force, recommended | 1.8 g (18 mN) |
Tracking angle | 20° |
Internal impedance, DC resistance | 700 Ohm |
Cartridge colour | Black/Grey |
Recommended load resistance | 47 kOhm |
Internal inductance | 350 mH |
Stylus colour | Grey |
Recommended load capacitance | 150-300 pF |
Replacement stylus | Stylus 2M 78 |
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Delivery & Returns
Delivery & Returns
We offer FREE delivery to the mainland UK (excluding Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Isle of White, Isles of Scilly, and some of the remote Scottish Isles).
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