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Ortofon 2M Bronze vs 2M black any difference?

Hey everyone. I was wondering whats the difference between the Ortofon 2M Bronze which I have been using on the systemdek. And upgrade it to a 2M Black for my new rp8. Is there much of a difference in the two or should a guy stick to the 2M Bronze? My Preamp is a cary audio slp-98p Class A all tube phono and a cary CAD120s power amp and totem speakers. Let me know your thoughts/experiences.
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gshepardbuster
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I've had both.  They are voiced very similar but the Black is worth upgrading to. 
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paraneer
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The difference is in the stylus.  The Bronze uses a Nude Fine Line with a frequency response of 20-29K Hz and the Black uses a nude Shibata with a response up 31K Hz.  Other than this, every other spec the same.

Whether you can hear a difference would be up to you.


ewizz0
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The black has different internal wiring as well
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infection
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What is your tonearm?
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jakecanada OP
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It has the stock arm a RB808 Tonearm, and i am getting some spacers put on too, for the arm.
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