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
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