Ortofon 2M Red Moving Magnet Phono Cartridge

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  • Universal fit for most turntables
  • Upgrade from stock cartridges
  • The Ortofon 2M Red is an all-purpose cartridge that delivers open, dynamic sound with a slight touch of warmth
  • The Ortofon 2M Red features an Elliptical diamond
  • Can be upgraded with an Ortofon Stylus 2M Blue
Color Name2M Red
Item Weight0.254 ounces
Body MaterialHopelex
Material TypeDiamond
Connector TypePIN
Item model number2M Red
Product Dimensions1.1 x 0.75 x 0.71 inches

Step into the music

2M Red

2M Red

With the 2M Red you will hear the music come to life on its own terms. It is like taking a step into the music itself. This is our entry-level cartridge in the series, but what an entry.

2M Red
Accuracy level

Taking a step into music itself

With the 2M Red, you will hear the music come to life on its own terms. It is like taking a step into the music itself. This is our entry-level cartridge in the series, but what an entry. The 2M Red delivers an open, dynamic sound with a slight touch of warmth.

Compatibility

Universal fit

The 2M Series are available in four different product variant configurations: the 2M for most common turntables on the market; the 2M Premounted, for customers who wish direct and easy mounting and replacement on their S-shaped tonearm; the 2M Verso, for bottom mount headshells; and the 2MR, which is designed cartridge housing tailored for turntables and tonearms like Rega, matching their requirement for low-form factor cartridges.

2M Red
2M Red
Features

Split pole pin technology

The 2M Red features Ortofon’s very own invention: the split pole pins with a copper wire that gives you a sound reproduction so precise only your heart dares skip a beat.

Output

Hear the music come to life

The engine provides an increased output of 5.5 mV, an optimized sound reproduction, and a high level of sonic accuracy. With the 2M Red, you will hear the music come to life on its own terms. It is like taking a step into the music itself. This is our entry-level cartridge in the series, but what an entry.

2M Red
Channel balance at 1 kHz 1.5 dB
Output voltage at 1 kHz (5cm/sec): 5.5 mV
Channel seperation at 1 kHz 22 dB
Channel seperation at 15 kHz 15 dB
Frequency response 20 Hz - 20 kHz 20-20.000 Hz + 3 / - 1 dB
Tracking ability at 315Hz (at recommended tracking force): 70 µm
Compliance, dynamic, lateral 20 µm/mN
Stylus type Elliptical
Stylus tip radius r/R 8/18 µm
Tracking force range 1.6-2.0 g (16-20 mN)
Tracking force, recommended 1.8 g (18 mN)
Tracking angle 20°
Internal impedance (DC resistance): 1.3 kOhm
Recommended load capacitance 150-300 pF
Recommended load resistance 47 kOhm
Internal inductance 700 mH
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