Ortofon 2M Red Cartridge

The 2M Red is an all-purpose cartridge that delivers an open, dynamic sound with a slight touch of warmth.

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. The 2M Red delivers an open, dynamic sound with a slight touch of warmth. This is our entry-level cartridge in the series, but what an entry.

Remember when you fell in love with music? The 2M Red will rekindle that flame and make music matter again. From the moment the diamond tipped needle hits the groove you feel it. 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.

The 2M Red features Ortofon’s very own invention: the split pole pins with a copper wire that gives you a sound reproduction so precise only your heart dares skip a beat.

 2M Red accessories included the package:

    1 x Stylus brush
    1 x Screwdriver
    2 x Screw M2,5 x 5
    2 x Screw M2,5 x 7

Specifications

• Channel balance at 1 kHz - 1.5 dB
• Output voltage at 1 kHz, 5cm/sec - 5.5 mV
• Channel separation at 1 kHz - 22 dB
• Frequency response 20 Hz - 20 kHz - + 3 / - 1 dB
• Tracking ability at 315 Hz - 70 µm
• Compliance, dynamic, lateral - 20 µm/mN
• Cantilever material - Aluminium
• 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
• Cartridge colour - Black/Red
• Cartridge weight - 7.2
• Premounted cartridge weight - 16.7 g
• Recommended load resistance - 47 kOhm
• Internal inductance - 700 mH
• Recommended load capacitance - 150-300 pF