Ortofon
2MR Black LVB 250
Best high-fidelity cartridge for Rega turntable owners who love acoustic music.
The Ortofon 2MR Black LVB 250 is a special commemorative moving magnet phono cartridge designed to honor Ludwig van Beethoven's 250th anniversary. It features a low-profile design specifically for Rega turntables. Building on the acclaimed 2M Black, this exclusive model incorporates a nude Shibata diamond stylus on a boron cantilever, a combination borrowed from the MC Cadenza Black cartridge, ensuring exceptional detail and transparency. The advanced suspension system utilizes a new rubber compound with Multi Wall Carbon Nano Tubes for superior damping and environmentally friendly production. This cartridge delivers a detailed, open, and extended sound, particularly well-suited for classical, jazz, and acoustic music.
$1149.99
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Owner Satisfaction
4.8
/ 5
Category Rank
57
/ 1637
#57 in Turntable Accessories
Price vs Category Average
-9%
Below average
Output voltage
5.0
/ mV
Who it's for
- Audiophiles seeking pristine clarity and minimal distortion from their vinyl
- Listeners demanding fast, accurate transients and lifelike musical dynamics
- Vinyl enthusiasts wanting high-end performance without complex preamp requirements
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious buyers comparing value against entry-level Moving Coil cartridges
- Casual users lacking the patience for precise, professional-grade cartridge alignment
- Owners wary of high long-term maintenance and stylus replacement costs
Performance breakdown
Tracking Precision
The nude Shibata stylus navigates complex grooves with surgical accuracy.
High-Frequency Detail
Boron cantilever construction reveals subtle textures in acoustic and classical recordings.
Rega Compatibility
Low-profile housing ensures perfect geometry for Rega tonearm setups.
Damping Performance
Carbon nanotube suspension effectively eliminates unwanted resonance for a cleaner signal.
Soundstage Transparency
Delivers an open, expansive soundstage that breathes life into jazz performances.
Installation Ease
Requires careful alignment and patience to unlock its full sonic potential.
Key Specs
Output voltage
5.0 mV
Channel balance
1 dB
Channel separation
27 dB
Frequency response
20-20,000 Hz
Tracking force range
1.5-1.7g
Internal impedance
1.2 kOhm
Recommended load resistance
47 kOhm
Recommended load capacitance
150-300 pF
Features
- Commemorative Ludwig van Beethoven model
- Low-profile design for Rega turntables
- Nude Shibata diamond on a Boron cantilever
- New rubber suspension compound based on eco-friendly Multi Wall Carbon Nano Tubes (MWCNT)
- Detailed, open, and extended sound reproduction
- Silky, sophisticated presentation ideal for classical, jazz, and acoustic music
- Precision-engineered for accurate vinyl tracking
- Designed for high-fidelity audio reproduction
- Optimized for superior signal transfer
What customers say
The Ortofon 2MR Black LVB 250 earns high praise for its superior sound reproduction, establishing it as a top tier Moving Magnet cartridge. Users consistently note the refined performance driven by the Boron cantilever and Nude Shibata stylus. The key benefit highlighted is a significant reduction in surface noise and resonance, resulting in a cleaner, more dynamic, and less fatiguing listening session. The soundstage is described as expansive and three dimensional, offering exceptional micro detail retrieval. While the price is high, many feel the musicality and tracking ability justify the investment, rivaling many Moving Coil options. Optimal setup is required for peak performance.
Know before you buy
The 'R' stands for Rega. This version features a low-profile housing specifically engineered to fit the mounting requirements of Rega turntables without the need for additional spacers.
The combination of a stiff, lightweight boron cantilever and a nude Shibata diamond allows the stylus to track the groove with extreme precision. This results in significantly better high-frequency retrieval and a more open, transparent soundstage compared to standard elliptical styli.
Yes. With an output voltage of 5.0 mV and a recommended load resistance of 47 kOhm, it is fully compatible with standard moving magnet (MM) phono inputs found on most integrated amplifiers and external phono preamps.
While it is a versatile performer, its sophisticated and detailed presentation makes it particularly well-suited for classical, jazz, and acoustic recordings where clarity and instrument separation are paramount.
This advanced rubber compound provides superior damping properties, which helps the cartridge control vibrations more effectively. This leads to a more stable, accurate signal transfer and a cleaner overall sound.
The recommended tracking force range is 1.5 to 1.7 grams. We suggest starting at the middle of this range and adjusting slightly based on your specific tonearm setup to achieve the best tracking performance.
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