Ortofon 2M Black Phono Cartridge from Music Direct Sweepstakes
From Music Direct:
Music Direct is happy to offer a brand-new Ortofon 2M Black for one lucky subscriber to Michael Fremer’s Analog Planet. The flagship of the 2M line, the Black is absolutely one of the finest Moving Magnet cartridges ever built. The 2M Black has Ortofon’ s best Shibata stylus, which is usually found on much more expensive cartridges. It’s fast, dynamic, extremely well-detailed, yet supremely musical. A Music Direct best-seller, this $720 cartridge digs deep down into the grooves, playing parts of the groove no other stylus has ever reached. Good luck to all of you.
To enter the sweepstakes, all you need is an account on this website. If you don't already have one, click on the link labeled "register" at the bottom of this announcement or "Create new account" in the right column (under the ads). Then, enter a username and a valid e-mail address, and click on the "Create new account" button. A message will be automatically sent to the e-mail address you specified, which will include a link to activate the account.
The final step (and only step for those who already have an account) is to log in and leave a comment right here on this announcement—any comment will do, as long as it's not profane or spam. Then, when the sweepstakes closes, a lucky commenter will be chosen at random to receive the prize. So post a comment, and good luck!
For complete sweepstakes rules, click here.
[This Sweepstakes is now closed.]
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Hey Mr. fremer make my blue black!
my vpi traveler deserves it!
Fingers crossed!
with this cartridge. My records deserve nuttin' but the best.
i would love to have one
this cartridge would go great with that turntable I'm gonna get.
good luck guys
...but I still haven't won a sweepstakes...
Paul
Love that cartridge.
In the market for a new cart.
I can really use this!
I'll take one!
I have an Ortofon Blue (on Clearaudio Concept). I wonder how much better this will be!
Beautiful Cartridge! This would make my turn table sing.
Pick me, say I!
Tonearm is asking for a new cartridge. Embarrassed to come play with old worn out one
Thanks
Please pick me.
....i need her madly
Send it here.
Heard so many great things about the Ortofon Black...would love to hear my VPI HW-19 JR with this cartridge.
Another great sweepstakes. Thanks!
Hopefully today will be my lucky day & I will finally hear one of these amazing cartridges
I really need a new cartridge. Hope I win.
and the only prescription is more Ortofon!
Yes! Yes! Ortofon me, please!
This cart will go great with my VPI
Hope I win it
Go Music Direct!
got a blue but need a black
Nice cart
I need an upgrade. A new cartridge would be perfect. Wish me luck!
One of those looks mighty nice.
May the person who needs it the most win!
Well I have been a lurker and a reader of Michael's for a long time. Now a registered reader!
Entered.
So are magnets, especially when they are moving in the groove.
It would be a treat, thank you for the opportunity.
Thank you!!!
Looks like a really nice cartridge!
This would be cool.
It would be neat to win...
I'll give it a shot.
Hello
Count me in please.
Jackholexxxx FTW!!
Would love to compare with my Ebony Maestro
I would like to win because Orotofon and Music Direct and Mikey equal high quality, integrity and musical joy.
Michael, you and Music Direct rock!!
I would Love one!
I enjoy the Ortofon 2M Red that came on my tt. I would love to hear the 2M Black!
I used to own a 2M red at one point. I always wondered what the black sounded like. Please enter me in the contest. Thanks.
Oooh. My S.O. loves a stylus capable of digging deep into the grooves. I hope I win, 'cause if I win, she wins, too.
Mahalo for a lovely bit of kit. Aloha!
Oh yeah, sign me up!!
Have always wanted to try the ortofons.
Haven't tried a MM in a long time. It'd be great to hear how a current top-of-the-line MM does!
I think this just maybe might be useful!!
Never heard an Ortofon
Cool contest. Wishing myself luck.
Hope it happens!
2M Black is what I lack.
Yes please. I'm in!
Fingers crossed
would love to try this out!
My 2M red needs a friend
Contest!
This would fit perfectly on my turntable!
YES YES, Fond of the 2M Black
Needs new shoes...
Please upgrade my 2M Red!
I have and love the 2M Blue, excited I might get to try the black.
Please count me in thank you!
My Rega Exact needs replaced this would be great. Love this site!
Would be a welcome addition! Thanks.
Pick me please
Newly restored AR3A's. Can't afford any of that new fangled HiFi gear. Know what I mean, Vern?
Please let me have this... Im stuck with my 0M5E.
Thanks.
A great cartridge! Hope it makes it my way!
Nice Cart
Wonder how it'd sound fitted on my old Linn Axis....
This looks very grand. I'd like to take one home with me!
Bet this would go nicely with my current table, and even better with the table I'm lusting after.
...To throw my hat into the ring also.
Gary
Good luck!
Yup, oh yeah... Stylus on the current cart needs some love. This 2m black would be terrific.
<3 Analog Planet
Such good reviews and articles!
Hope I win.
Liked the OM30 - would really like this cart!
Love the website, Michael. Thanks for the opportunity to win one of these sweet cartridges. Keep up the good work!
My VPI would love this!
Wow! This could be good.
Always good to have more cartridges......
Been Scouting this one.
Please count me in!!!
Count me in !
Did I win?!
Currently on Dynavector but would love to try an Ortofon!
Yes please.
Let's see; do I like vinyl better because some of the world's finest recordings are only available on LPs; because I can still get near mint classical music LPs for $1 - $3 each; or is it just because LPs sound so much better?
Thanks AP & MD !
.. to spend the hour it will take to intall 2M Black in a SME SIII.
Like the Red that came with my carbon.... I am sure the sonic upgrade would be amazing. I'll cross my ears and hope to find out.
Ortofon, you'll love the vinyl you'll play in from my collection!
This would be a vast improvement on my current, not-so-fabulous mm pickup!
Happy to add this comment.
Count me in.
Nice cartridge
I'd love to have this fine cartridge!
I have had several Ortofon's over the years. This one is supposed to be very nice.
That will go great w/ the new VPI Scout SE that I just ordered.
WOuld love this cart!
Would love to try this cartridge out on my Thorens TD-145. Need it badly!
I am curious to hear the difference a shibata stylus would have on classical recordings.
Teacher needs a new groove plow.
Very nice!
Nice, I am an Ortofon fan
She's a beauty eh?
on my system.
It really would.
please!
Good luck me!
Ortofon black For The Win!
I've heard good things about Ortofon
I'd love to win this
Fun awaits...
Pick me! Pick me!
Let's dig into the grooves!
Hooray, I win?
I'm in!
2M Black would be a nice change on my Music Hall 7.1 table.
Papa needs a new pair of shoes!
Wife just had our first kid. I'm under house arrest. I need this. Please enter me in the contest.
-Buzz Hughes
I love the Ortofon sound.
I'd love it more in my living room!
Would be nice
I've currently had a 2M Bronze on my Rega P5 for the last 2 years which I've loved, but an upgrade to the 2M Black would be awsome.
Thanks for the contest.
Yes, please!
So I think I'll LOVE a 2M Black!
Let me give it a try; and I will let you know how it plays out.
Saweeeeet cartridge. Please let it come my way.
digs deep down into the grooves, playing parts of the groove no other stylus has ever reached.
Must..Have...This....
Count me in! Thanks
Is it as fast as an M3?
Would love to win this cartridge!
I'd love to upgrade my 2M Red.
...isn't it?
This would be a nice addition to my addiction.
A new cartridge is what I need.
hey hey
(to the tune of Aloe Blacc's "I need a dollar"
thank you.
I'd gladly comment on it in comparison to my $140 Denon MC.
What an awesome prize!
That sounds like a nice cartridge.
Please oh please!! :)
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