2M Black LVB 250 Exclusive Phono Cartridge By Ortofon
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The Ortofon 2M Black LVB 250 has been recreated from the concepts of its predecessor, the 2M Black, but the LVB 250 performance takes one step further to enhance the cartridge’s capabilities and technical excellence.
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2M Black LVB 250 Exclusive Phono Cartridge By Ortofon
$1,200
The Ortofon 2M Black LVB 250 has been recreated from the concepts of its predecessor, the 2M Black, but the LVB 250 performance takes one step further to enhance the cartridge’s capabilities and technical excellence.
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The new Ortofon Exclusive 2M Black LVB 250 model
Celebrate the legacy of Ludwig van Beethoven with the Ortofon 2M Black LVB 250, released to mark the 250th anniversary of his birth. Building on the acclaimed 2M Black flagship — widely recognized as one of the finest moving magnet (MM) cartridges available — this special edition brings a refined, commemorative touch for collectors and audiophiles alike.
The 2M Black LVB 250 delivers the exceptional detail, clarity, and musicality that made the original 2M Black a benchmark, while offering subtle enhancements to elevate the listening experience even further. Perfect for those seeking the ultimate performance in vinyl playback with a tribute to one of classical music’s greatest composers.
Benefits of high-end materials
The 2M Black LVB 250 builds on the acclaimed design of the 2M Black, taking its performance to the next level with refined engineering and high-end materials for unmatched clarity and musical precision.
This special edition features a Nude Shibata diamond stylus mounted on a Boron cantilever — a combination borrowed from Ortofon’s celebrated MC Cadenza Black cartridge. The slim, polished Shibata profile creates a wide contact area with the record groove, capturing extraordinary detail across the full frequency spectrum, including the most delicate high frequencies.
Paired with the ultra-stiff, lightweight Boron cantilever, the cartridge delivers enhanced transparency, speed, and responsiveness, allowing your records to reveal their full depth, texture, and nuance.
The new rubber compound formula
A new rubber compound has been developed to optimize the balance between compliance and damping in the cartridge suspension system. This advanced formula uses Multi-Wall Carbon Nano Tubes (MWCNT) as a highly efficient nanofiller, providing superior mechanical properties that improve damping and enhance overall performance.
The result is smoother, more controlled tracking, increased detail retrieval, and improved tonal stability across the frequency spectrum.
In addition to performance benefits, the MWCNT-based rubber compound supports environmentally friendly production. The carbon nanotubes are embedded in a polymer matrix rather than used as a loose powder, making the manufacturing process cleaner, non-polluting, and energy-efficient.
This innovation combines improved sound quality with sustainability, offering a high-performance, responsibly produced cartridge component.
Specifications
- Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec. – 5 mV
- Channel balance at 1 kHz – < 1 dB
- Channel separation at 1 kHz – > 27 dB
- Channel separation at 15 kHz – 15 dB
- Frequency response – 20-20.000 + 2 / – 1 dB
- Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force – 80 µm
- Compliance, dynamic, lateral – 22 µm/mN
- Stylus type – Nude Shibata
- Stylus tip radius – r/R 6/50 µm
- Cantilever material – Boron
- Tracking force range – 1.5-1.7 g (15-17 mN)
- Tracking force, recommended – 1.6 g (16 mN)
- Tracking angle – 20°
- Internal impedance, DC resistance – 1.2 kOhm
- Internal inductance – 630 mH
- Recommended load resistance – 47 kOhm
- Recommended load capacitance – 150-300 pF
- Cartridge colour, body/stylus – Black/Black
- Cartridge weight – 7.2 g
- Replacement stylus unit – 2M Black LVB 250
- Interchangeable styli units – 2M Black and 2M Bronze
Stylus lifetime: with proper care we find that up to 1000 hours is possible without degradation of performance. Please read about stylus care on our FAQ.
2M Series styli interchangeability:
The 2M Series’ engines, coils and magnets configurations are not identical: Red and Blue are identical, so are the Bronze and Black and so are the true mono variants 2M Mono and 2M 78. Likewise, 2M series styli are interchangeable within the below combinations:
- 2M Red, 2M Blue and 2M Silver
- 2M Bronze, 2M Black and 2M Black LVB 250
- 2M Mono and 2M 78
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Product Description
Lehmann Black Cube SE II – Precision Phono Stage for True Audiophiles
The Black Cube SE II builds on the acclaimed SE circuit, upgraded with superior sockets and an adjustable bass filter, allowing you to fine-tune your system to your personal listening preferences. Designed for maximum musical engagement, it delivers the sensation that your favorite recordings were crafted just for you, bringing instruments and vocals closer than ever.
Tailored for Every System
Compatible with nearly all MM and MC cartridges, the Black Cube SE II includes solder-free slots for custom impedance adjustments, plus an extra hardwired plug-in location for immediate flexibility. Optional matching resistors can be provided with your order at no extra cost, making it easy to optimize the phono stage for your system.
Audiophile-Grade Audio Circuitry
At its core, a high-precision passive RIAA filter network sits between two linear gain stages, built with surge-proof, narrow-tolerance polypropylene capacitors. This design preserves transients, dynamics, and timbres with exceptional clarity. Professional-grade input stages reduce noise while enhancing precision and power. Additional modules handle hum, high-frequency interference, and random voltage suppression, and the double-sided audio board ensures a low-interference signal path.
Dependable PWX Power Supply
The external PWX power supply features a custom toroidal transformer with static shielding, providing stable, safe, and powerful operation. Gold-plated Neutrik XLR connectors maintain secure connections, while shielded cables and mechanically damped aluminum housings minimize vibrations and interference.
Elegant Design
With a choice of silver, black, or chrome-plated front panels, the Black Cube SE II combines audiophile-grade performance with a refined aesthetic that looks as good in your HiFi rack as it sounds in your system.
Professional Endorsement
Known for its neutral, natural sound, Lehmann equipment is trusted by professional recording studios and music experts worldwide. The Black Cube SE II offers a high-fidelity listening experience that reveals every nuance in your favorite recordings.
Note: The sonic profile of Lehmann gear is perhaps the most neutral we can find. This brand is quite popular with our professional music/recording studio clients.
Reviews
AUDIO
“Upgraded to the SE version by the PWX, it was definitely poking the fire again like almost no other phono pre in its price range. Merciless heavy rock by Vanilla Fudge or massive bigband attacks by Count Basie were just about to blaze through the listening room. Pimped in such a hot manner, the Lehmann Black Cube SE II is state-of-the-art.”
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Hifi News
“This is a true audiophile phono stage and, partnered with equipment of equal quality, the results are remarkable. Indeed, the SE II is difficult to fault even compared to the competition in a much higher price bracket. The exceptionally low background noise allied to a fabulous rhythmic and tonal rendition makes it worthy of consideration for those seeking the most detail from their vinyl without having to make a hyperspace price jump.”
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Hifi News
“To ?nd more depth and detail in music I know so well was a remarkable experience and I warmed to this little gem of a phono stage all over again.”
Specifications
The impressing technical details of the Black Cube SE II.
Sensitivity for output level 775 mV/ 0 dB (with activated high gain switch): MM: 3.8 mV/1 kHz; MC: 0.38 mV/1 kHz
Gain 1 kHz: MM: 46 dB; MC: 66 dB
Maximum input level 1 kHz: MM: 45 mV; MC: 4,5 mV
Signal to noise ratio (RMS unweighted): MM: 71 dB; MC: 63 dB
Gain: 36 dB, 46 dB, 56 dB, 66 dB
Channel separation: > 80 dB at 10 kHz
Input impedance: 47 kohms, 1 kohm, 100 ohms, 1 x custom load, 1 x hardwire slot
Output impedance: 47 ohms
Input capacitance: 100 pF
Channel mismatch: typ. 0.5 dB
Bass filter: 16 settings between 7 Hz and app. 90 Hz
Power consumption: < 3 W
Outer dimensions W x D x H:
Audio section: 114 mm x 124 mm 50 mm
PWX power supply: 93 mm x 233 mm x 45 mm
Weight:
Audio section: 0.6 kg netto
PWX power supply: 1.0 kg netto
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