Ortofon - 2M Blue - Moving Magnet Cartridge

The Ortofon 2M Blue takes vinyl playback to the next level, delivering greater transparency, improved dynamics, and finer musical detail than its predecessor. Designed for listeners seeking a more authentic connection to their records, the 2M Blue combines advanced moving magnet technology with a Nude Elliptical diamond stylus for exceptional accuracy and natural musical reproduction.

At the heart of the 2M Blue is a precision Nude Elliptical diamond mounted to an aluminum cantilever. The nude-mounted stylus offers lower moving mass and more accurate groove tracing than bonded designs, revealing greater detail, improved transient response, and a wider, more spacious soundstage. Ortofon's patented split pole pin technology further enhances performance by producing a remarkably flat frequency response while maintaining the high output and easy compatibility expected from a moving magnet cartridge.

Designed and manufactured in Denmark, the 2M Blue is compatible with the vast majority of modern turntables and serves as a direct upgrade for the 2M Red while maintaining simple installation and outstanding long-term performance.

FEATURES

• Moving Magnet (MM) phono cartridge
• Nude Elliptical diamond stylus
• Aluminum cantilever
• Patented split pole pin technology
• High-output 5.5 mV generator
• Greater detail, dynamics, and resolution than the 2M Red
• Compatible with most modern turntables
• Designed and manufactured in Denmark

DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY

• Nude Elliptical Diamond Stylus: The Nude Elliptical stylus offers superior groove contact and lower moving mass, delivering improved detail retrieval, lower distortion, and greater musical realism.
• Split Pole Pin Technology: Ortofon's patented split pole pins provide an exceptionally flat frequency response while preserving the high output and ease of use of a moving magnet cartridge.
• High Output Generator: With a healthy 5.5 mV output, the 2M Blue is compatible with virtually all moving magnet phono stages while delivering excellent dynamic performance.
• Universal Compatibility: Available in Standard, Premounted, Verso, and 2MR configurations to accommodate a wide variety of tonearms and turntables.
• Enhanced Musical Resolution: Compared to the 2M Red, the 2M Blue delivers greater openness, improved dynamics, increased detail retrieval, and a more spacious soundstage.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Type: Moving Magnet (MM) Phono Cartridge
• Channel Balance @ 1 kHz: 1.5 dB
• Output Voltage @ 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec: 5.5 mV
• Channel Separation @ 1 kHz: 25 dB
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+2 / -1 dB)
• Tracking Ability @ 315 Hz: 80 μm
• Dynamic Compliance, Lateral: 20 μm/mN
• Cantilever Material: Aluminum
• Stylus Type: Nude Elliptical
• Stylus Tip Radius: r/R 8/18 μm
• Tracking Force Range: 1.6 – 2.0 g (16–20 mN)
• Recommended Tracking Force: 1.8 g (18 mN)
• Tracking Angle: 20°
• Internal Impedance (DC Resistance): 1.3 kΩ
• Recommended Load Resistance: 47 kΩ
• Recommended Load Capacitance: 150–300 pF
• Internal Inductance: 700 mH
• Finish: Black / Blue
• Stylus Color: Blue
• Cartridge Weight: 7.2 g
• Premounted Cartridge Weight: 16.7 g
• Manufactured: Denmark