The 2M Series of cartridges is designed for precise and accurate retrieval of the information in the record groove. Our philosophy is to play the record sound as accurate as possible, without colouring the sound. The 2M Red is the crucial entry point into this quality series and it is an absolute category leader with an easily replaceable stylus. True Hi Fi sound for very little money, buy today and experience why over 100 years in the audio industry gives Ortofon the edge. The name 2M was selected from several ideas. We wanted a modern name that would be easy to pronounce and remember, and therefore an alphanumerical name was chosen. 2M means MM, which is the abbreviation for moving magnet. The 2M series of cartridges features Ortofon’s trademark split pole pins, an invention that enables moving magnet cartridges to have a flat frequency response, as with a moving coil cartridge. Split pole pins were invented by Ortofon, and were originally presented in the 500 series and Super OM series. We have optimized the design for ease of mounting the cartridge, and 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. The 2M Red Series features: An improved engine, which provides an increased output of 5.5mV A tipped Elliptical diamond and split pole pins with a copper wire 2M Red Plug and Play model (PNP) The new 2M headshell is a practical and elegant solution for our customers who wish direct and easy mounting and replacement on their tonearm. The combination of 2M Headshell and 2M Series cartridge adds unique distinction to the turntable! 2M Headshell features: Universal mount fitting a wide range of tonearms. NB: on Technics models please use the auxiliary weight which is vital in this case. The headshell body is manufactured from a special compound used for Medical industry, ensures high rigidity while reducing unwanted vibration Elegant hi-tech design Length 52mm. Headshell with a 2M cartridge pre-mounted provides correct Baerwald alignment with Ortofon TA-110/210, likewise with the major part of tonearms with universal mount Weight 16,9g, weight with a 2M cartridge pre-mounted 23g Exclusive plug-and-play solution The 2M headshell is available in 2M PnP configuration (2M cartridge pre-mounted on the 2M headshell) Technical data 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 range at - 3dB 20-22,000 Hz 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 1.6-2.0g (16-20 mN) 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 colour (body/stylus) Black/Red Cartridge weight 7.2 g Replacement stylus unit 2M Red (interchangeable with 2M Blue)
