Ortofon 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.

Features:

The 2M Red features a tipped Elliptical diamond and split pole pins with a copper wire. 
The engine provides an increased output of 5.5 mV and optimized sound reproduction and a high level of sonic accuracy.

Designed for easy mounting of the cartridge, and for the weight and size to fit the most common turntables on the market today. The 2M Series provides excellent compatibility when used in an assortment of playback systems and with a wide variety of phono preamps.
2M Red delivers an open, dynamic sound with a slight touch of warmth.

 

 

Specifications

 

 

Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec.  -  5.5 mV
Channel balance at 1 kHz   -  1.5 dB
Channel separation at 1 kHz  -  22 dB
Channel separation at 15 kHz  -  15 dB
Frequency response  -  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
Internal inductance  -  700 mH
Recommended load resistance  -  47 kOhm
Recommended load capacitance  -  150-300 pF
Cartridge color, body/stylus  -  Black/Red
2M standard and 2M Verso cartridges weight  -  7.2 g
Premounted cartridge weight - 16.7 g 

Replacement stylus unit  -  2M Red (interchangeable with 2M Blue and 2M Silver)