Ortofon 2M 78 cartridge
€ 149,00 Original price was: € 149,00.€ 139,00Current price is: € 139,00. Incl. Vat
✅ 2 years standard warranty
✅ Free return within 14 days
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Ortofon 2M 78 – Serious Cartridge for 78-RPM Shellac Records
The Stylus 2M 78 is a mono cartridge specifically designed for 78-RPM shellac records. Unlike stereo, the groove of a mono record only contains horizontal information. A special mono cartridge ensures this signal is read as accurately as possible.
With the 2M 78, your old records will have an astonishingly clear and pure sound. And the spherical diamond is, of course, specially cut for shellac records, so your needle and records will suffer minimal wear and tear.
You don’t have to worry about mono knobs or other fiddling either. The two terminal sets are linked, so they output exactly the same signal. So you can simply connect everything to your system or RIAA/phono preamplifier, just like a regular stereo cartridge. If you have a turntable with a standard SME fitting, you can quickly switch between the pre-mounted stereo cartridge and a 78-RPM cartridge. Clever, right?
Note: To play 78-RPM shellac records, you need a special turntable. The 2M 78 stylus cannot be used on the 2M stereo replacement stylus (such as the 2M red). Contact HiFi Klubben for more information.
The Ortofon 2M 78 is available in black/grey.
NOTE: The 2M 78 is also available in a slightly lower 2MR version. This fits, for example, some Rega turntables, where you would otherwise need to install a spacer under the tonearm. Aside from the shape and the slightly lighter weight of the 2MR, the two versions are 100% identical and have the same stylus.
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Shipping Costs:
- Netherlands & Belgium: Free shipping on orders over €50;
- Other European countries: Free shipping on orders over €100–€200 (depending on country, always visible in checkout before payment).
The higher the order amount the lower the shipping costs until the free shipping amount is reached, which is fair...
Order Shipping Times:
- Orders placed before 17:00h and in stock ship the same day monday-friday;
- In case a product has a longer delivery time than this is mentioned at the stock status!!!
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You can choose in the checkout what shipping company you want us to use for shipping your order. Sometimes due to longer delivery times etc, we can choose another reliable partner based on your order.
Track & Trace
We know you’re eager to enjoy your order—and we completely understand! Once your order has been shipped via an external carrier, you’ll receive an email from us containing a tracking number or a direct link to the carrier’s tracking page. This lets you see exactly when your order is expected to arrive.
If your order is delivered to a pickup point due to your absence, you’ll be notified either through the tracking information or via services provided by the carrier.
Returns & Right of withdrawal – We keep it simple
Not satisfied with your purchase? No worries! Returning items is simple and stress-free.
✨ Key Highlights:
- No reason needed – return “just because”
- 14-day reflection period – from delivery date and within 14 days later you can decide to keep it or not...
- Fast inspection – returns inspected within a few days most of time 5 days (max 14);
- refund will be done mostly same day after inspection is done.
Return Conditions:
Items are undamaged and clean.
- All accessories included (also manual etc);
- Original packaging;
- Pack items securely for safe return;
- Sealed products remain unopened (applies to fragile or hygiene-sensitive items, e.g., turntable styli, in-ear earbuds).
For furniture, always choose Option 2.
Option 1 – Return Label:
- Use our return portal to print a return DPD shippinglabel;
- Coverage is up to €500 via DPD (other carriers not insured);
- Returns are at the customer’s risk and expense (if you need more insurance value contact us so we can check for higher insurance or choose option 2)
Option 2 – Own Carrier:
- Arrange return with a carrier of your choice;
- Email us: “Return: order number …” to receive a return form to include in your package;
- Return requested more than 2 weeks after delivery day cannot be processed and declined.
Timeframe:
- You have 14 days to request a return calculated from the day the package was delivered to you;
- The package must be received in our warehouse within 2 weeks after your request to return the product.
Exchange product:
- Place a new order for the desired product;
- Original order must be returned and will be refunded (minus any return costs);
- Refunds processed via the original payment method within 2 weeks.
