2MR 78

About the 2MR 78

The Ortofon 2MR 78 Mono Cartridge is specially engineered for playback of 78 rpm shellac records, featuring a spherical diamond stylus with a larger profile suited to their unique grooves. It incorporates a high-performance motor system with unique Ortofon quad coils and split pole pins, using a strapped output to deliver identical signals from both pole pin sets, enabling true mono reproduction on standard stereo systems without specialized mono equipment. The narrow, low-profile cartridge housing (14mm height) ensures seamless integration with Rega tonearms and similar low-form factor setups, mounting easily with two screws without modifications or spacers. Constructed from high-rigidity materials like Hopelex to minimize resonances, it provides detailed sound, low surface noise, and excellent tracking for authentic vintage playback.