All-purpose cartridge that delivers open, dynamic sound with a slight touch of warmth.
Perfect upgrade cartridge for introductory turntables
Also available with integrated headshell or verso version

The 2M Red and 2M Blue are designed for precise and accurate retrieval of the information in the record groove. Indeed, it is Ortofon's lasting philosophy to only ever play the recorded sound, without colouration. To obtain a flat frequency response, as with a Moving Coil cartridge, Ortofon are using split pole pins in the 2M design, to reduce the eddy current. The split pole pins are an Ortofon invention which was originally presented in the 500 and Super OM series, to great effect.

The 2M Red and 2M Blue both use the same engine with split pole pins. With this improved engine Ortofon have been able to increase the output to an impressive 5.5 mV.

Each 2M cartridge model is also available as a 2MR variant. Here, the "R" stands for “Reduced” and relates to the lower cartridge body height. This is suited to certain types of tonearms from manufacturers such as Pro-Ject, Linn and Rega, in order to achieve the correct VTA. To learn more about whether the 2MR might be useful for your system, visit our handy technical page Ortofon 2MR - The Technical Argument Suitable For Riga Turntables

Features

Improved engine, which provides an output of 5.5mV
Optimised sound reproduction and high level of sonic accuracy
Tipped Elliptical diamond
Split pole pins with a copper wire
All-purpose cartridge that delivers open, dynamic sound with a slight touch of warmth
Supplied with 2 different sets of screws (M2.5 x 5 & M2.5 x 7)
Stylus brush included
Also available with integrated headshell or verso version

The 2M technology
Both the 2M Red and 2M Blue have diamonds which are polished to the highest standards of the industry. 2M Red has a tipped elliptical diamond, and the 2M Blue has a nude elliptical diamond. The design has been optimized for easy mounting on to a tonearm; the weight and size of all 2M models is well-suited to fit the most common turntables on today's market. The 2M Red and 2M Blue also have interchangeable stylus units, and replacement styli are readily available in the UK.

About the unique 2M design
2M was developed by Ortofon in conjunction with "Møller Jensen Design" from Copenhagen, Denmark - the same designer who collaborated on the award-winning MC Jubilee cartridge, and the coveted Kontrapunkt series. The inspiration for designing the 2M was related to the facets of the diamond - elegantly concentrating its contours against the grooves on the record surface. The name 2M was selected among several ideas. Ortofon wanted a modern name which would be easy to pronounce around the world, and to remember. Therefore an alpha-numerical name was chosen... 2M means MM, which is simply the common abbreviation for Moving Magnet.

The 2M range has been structured in the same way as the popular Rondo and Cadenza Moving Coil series, with ascending quality as you move from Red - Blue - Bronze - Black. The spectacular 2m Black has become the flagship of 2M, and all Ortofon moving magnet cartridges. 2M was also the last product designed by Ortofon's former chief engineer, Per Windfield. He developed the 2M series over the final 2 years of his 30 year tenure with Ortofon.

2M Verso
The 2M series of cartridges are now also available in a special version, suited for bottom-mount tonearms. The 2M Verso are available to special order.

Specifications

Output Voltage (at 1kHz, 5cm/sec):	5.5mV
Channel Balance at 1kHz:	1.5dB
Channel Separation at 1kHz:	22dB
Channel Separation at 15kHz:	15dB
Frequency Range (at -3dB):	20Hz - 22kHz
Frequency Response 20Hz - 20kHz:	+3 / -1dB
Tracking Ability at 315Hz:	Typically 70μm
Compliance, Dynamic, Lateral:	20μm / mN
Stylus Type:	Elliptical
Stylus Tip Radius r / R:	8 / 18μm
Tracking Force Range:	1.6 - 2.0g (16 - 20mN)
Recommended Tracking Force:	1.8g (18mN)
Tracking Angle:	20º
Internal Impedance / DC Resistance:	1.3kΩ
Internal Inductance:	700mH
Recommended Load Resistance:	47kΩ
Recommended Load Capacitance:	150 - 300pF
Cartridge Colour Body / Stylus:	Black / Red
Cartridge Weight:	7.2g
Replacement Stylus Unit:	Stylus 2M Red
Accessories:	1 x Stylus Brush 1 x Screwdriver 2 x Screw M2.5 x 5 2 x Screw M2.5 x 7

	2M Red	2MR Red	2M Red Premounted
Differing Key Features
Reduced-height 2MR cartridge body	No	Yes	No
Overhead mounting cartridge for installing into a headshell	Yes	Yes	No
Moving magnet cartridge with removable stylus	Yes	Yes	Yes
Supplied pre-installed on a headshell for easy installation	No	No	Yes
Special "verso" model for bottom-mount headshells	No	No	No
Utilises Ortofon's split-pole pin technology to reduce the eddy current and to get a flat frequency response, like with an MC cartridge	Yes	Yes	Yes
Anti-resonant Hopelex body	Yes	Yes	Yes
Can be upgraded with other styli from the Ortofon 2M range	Yes	Yes	Yes
Stylus fits on other models in the Ortofon 2M range	No	No	No
Replacement stylus only	No	No	No
Common Key Features
All-purpose cartridge that delivers an open, dynamic sound
Tipped Elliptical diamond stylus profile
Differing Specifications
Cartridge Weight	7.2 g	6 g	16.7 g
Replacement Stylus For
Common Specifications
Output Voltage (@ 1000Hz, 5cm/sec.)	5.5 mV
Channel Balance (@ 1000Hz)	1.5 dB
Channel Separation (@ 1000Hz)	22 dB
Channel Separation (@ 15000Hz)	15 dB
Frequency Range (@ -3dB)	20 - 22000 Hz
Frequency Response +3 / -1dB	20 - 20000 Hz
Tracking Ability (@ 315Hz at Recommended Tracking Force)	70 μm
Compliance, Dynamic, Lateral	20 μm
Stylus Type	Tipped Elliptical
Tracking Force Range	1.6 - 2.0 g
Recommended Tracking Force	1.8 g
Tracking Angle	20 °
Internal Impedance	1300 Ω
Internal Inductance	700 mH
Cantilever Material	Aluminium Tube
Recommended Load Impedance	47000 Ω
Recommended Load Capacitance	150 - 300 pF

Downloads

Product Info Sheet

User Guide

Features

Specifications

2M Red

2MR Red

2M Red Premounted

Downloads

MOST TRENDING GIFTS

Ortofon HiFi 2M Red Moving Magnet Cartridge

Chord C-Line Analogue RCA Cables

Ortofon Hi-Fi Super OM 5E Moving Magnet Cartridge

Grado Prestige SR80X Headphones

Milty Zerostat 3 Anti Static Gun

Klipsch Lifestyle T5 II True Wireless In-ear Headphones

20x Milty Zerostat 3 Anti Static Gun @ £55 each

56x Milty Zerostat 3 Anti Static Gun @ £53.50 each