Ortofon - 2M Red - Moving Magnet Cartridge

The Ortofon 2M Red is the ideal introduction to high-fidelity analog playback, delivering an engaging, open sound with a subtle touch of warmth. As the entry point into Ortofon's acclaimed 2M Series, the 2M Red combines musicality, precision, and exceptional value, making it one of the world's most popular moving magnet cartridges.

Featuring a precision Elliptical diamond stylus mounted to an aluminum cantilever, the 2M Red offers excellent tracking performance and dynamic musical reproduction across every genre. Ortofon's patented split pole pin technology, combined with a high-output moving magnet generator, produces impressive clarity, spacious imaging, and natural tonal balance while maintaining compatibility with a wide range of phono preamplifiers and turntables.

Designed and manufactured in Denmark, the 2M Red is available in multiple mounting configurations to accommodate virtually any modern turntable, making it an outstanding choice for both first-time vinyl enthusiasts and experienced listeners alike.

FEATURES

• Moving Magnet (MM) phono cartridge
• Precision Elliptical diamond stylus
• Aluminum cantilever
• Patented split pole pin technology
• High-output 5.5 mV generator
• Compatible with most modern turntables
• Upgradeable with Stylus 2M Blue
• Designed and manufactured in Denmark

DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY

• Elliptical Diamond Stylus: The precision Elliptical stylus delivers accurate groove tracing, balanced tonal reproduction, and excellent musical detail across a wide range of recordings.
• Split Pole Pin Technology: Ortofon's patented split pole pins produce a flatter frequency response and greater sonic accuracy, bringing moving magnet performance closer to that of moving coil designs.
• High Output Generator: Producing 5.5 mV of output, the 2M Red is compatible with virtually all moving magnet phono stages while delivering dynamic, engaging sound.
• Universal Compatibility: The 2M Series is designed to fit the majority of modern turntables and is also available in Premounted, Verso, and 2MR configurations for specialized applications.
• Upgradeable Platform: The Stylus 2M Blue can be installed directly onto the 2M Red cartridge body, providing a simple performance upgrade without replacing the complete cartridge.

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: 22 dB
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+3 / -1 dB)
• Tracking Ability @ 315 Hz: 70 μm
• Dynamic Compliance, Lateral: 20 μm/mN
• Cantilever Material: Aluminum
• Stylus Type: 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
• Internal Inductance: 700 mH
• Recommended Load Resistance: 47 kΩ
• Recommended Load Capacitance: 150–300 pF
• Finish: Black / Red
• Cartridge Weight: 7.2 g
• Premounted Cartridge Weight: 16.7 g
• Manufactured: Denmark