Ortofon - 2M Red MM Phono Cartridge
Ortofon - 2M Red MM Phono Cartridge
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.
Taking a step into music itself
Accuracy level
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 delivers an open, dynamic sound with a slight touch of warmth.
Universal fit
Compatibility
The 2M Series is designed for easy cartridge mounting, weight, and size to fit the most common turntables today. The 2M Series are available in four different product variant configurations: the 2M for most common turntables on the market; the 2M Premounted, for customers who wish direct and easy mounting and replacement on their S-shaped tonearm; the 2M Verso, for bottom mount headshells; and the 2MR, which is designed cartridge housing tailored for turntables and tonearms like Rega, matching their requirement for low-form factor cartridges.
Split pole pin technology
Features
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.
Hear the music come to life
Output
The engine provides an increased output of 5.5 mV, an optimized sound reproduction, and a high level of sonic accuracy. 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.
Specifications
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Channel balance at 1 kHz1.5 dB
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Output voltage at 1 kHz, 5cm/sec5.5 mV
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Channel seperation at 1 kHz22 dB
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Channel seperation at 15 kHz15 dB
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Frequency response 20 Hz - 20 kHz+ 3 / - 1 dB
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Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force70 µm
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Compliance, dynamic, lateral20 µm/mN
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Stylus typeElliptical
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Stylus tip radiusr/R 8/18 µm
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Tracking force range1.6-2.0 g (16-20 mN)
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Tracking force, recommended1.8 g (18 mN)
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Tracking angle20°
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Internal impedance, DC resistance1.3 kOhm
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Cartridge colourBlack/Red
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Cartridge weight7.2
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Premounted cartridge weight16.7 g
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Recommended load resistance47 kOhm
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Internal inductance700 mH
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Recommended load capacitance150-300 pF