Ortofon 2M Red MMCartridge

Ortofon 2M Red - MM Cartridge

The Ortofon 2M Red Moving Magnet (MM) cartridge delivers precise, natural, and uncoloured sound reproduction. Compatible with most modern turntables, it is ideal for vinyl enthusiasts seeking high-fidelity audio performance.

Key Features

• Moving Magnet (MM) cartridge with Ortofon’s trademark split pole pins for flat frequency response
• Elliptical diamond stylus with a tip radius of r/R 8/18 µm
• Output voltage of 5.5 mV at 1000 Hz, 5 cm/sec
• Optimised design for easy mounting and compatibility with a wide range of tonearms and phono preamps
• Recommended tracking force: 1.8 g (18 mN)
• Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20,000 Hz (+3 / -1 dB)
• Lightweight cartridge body in black/red colour, weighing 7.2 g
• Replacement stylus unit interchangeable with 2M Blue

Specifications

• Output voltage (1000 Hz, 5 cm/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 range (-3 dB): 20 – 22,000 Hz
• Tracking ability at 315 Hz (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 kΩ
• Internal inductance: 700 mH
• Recommended load resistance: 47 kΩ
• Recommended load capacitance: 150 – 300 pF
• Cartridge colour (body/stylus): Black/Red
• Cartridge weight: 7.2 g

Compatibility and Mounting

The 2M Red cartridge is designed for easy mounting and fits most common turntables and tonearms. Ortofon’s split pole pins technology ensures a flat frequency response comparable to moving coil cartridges. For bottom mount tonearms, the 2M Red Verso model is available as an alternative.

What's in the Box

• 1 x Stylus brush
• 1 x Screwdriver
• 2 x Screw M2.5 x 5
• 2 x Screw M2.5 x 7
• 1 x Allen key Torx 6
• 1 x Allen key Torx 8
• 2 x Screw M2.0 x 6

Additional Information

The 2M Red Plug and Play (PnP) model features a pre-mounted cartridge on a specially designed headshell made from a high-rigidity medical-grade compound to reduce vibration. It offers universal mount compatibility and correct Baerwald alignment with Ortofon TA-110/210 and most universal mount tonearms. The headshell weighs 16.9 g, and with the 2M cartridge pre-mounted, it weighs 23 g.

Replacing M2.0 mm Screws on 2M Red Verso

1. Remove the stylus with the stylus protection guard from the cartridge body to avoid damage.
2. Using the Torx 8 key, unscrew the black screw from the Verso top plate.
3. Remove the top plate by pulling the screws off.
4. Remove the two countersunk screws from the top plate.
5. Insert the two M2.0 mm screws into the top plate.
6. Mount the top plate on the cartridge body, holding it with screw threads down and turning the cartridge body 180 degrees before mounting from above.
7. Secure the black screw in the top plate with appropriate force.
8. Mount the cartridge on the tonearm using the enclosed tool.
9. Reattach the stylus with the stylus protection guard on the cartridge body.