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  • The Ortofon 2M Red is an all-purpose cartridge that delivers open, dynamic sound with a slight touch of warmth
  • The Ortofon 2M Red features an Elliptical diamond
  • Can be upgraded with an Ortofon Stylus 2M Blue

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Ortofon 2M Red

Ortofon
Technical Specifications
  • Output voltage at 1 kHz, 5cm/sec - 5.5 mV
  • Frequency Response - 20-20,000 Hz +3/-1 dB
  • Compliance, dynamic, lateral - 20 µm/mN
  • Tracking Force, recommended - 1.8 g (18 mN)
  • Cartridge weight without screws - 7.2 g

Ortofon 2M Red

Moving Magnet Cartridge

The 2M Red features an improved engine, which provides an increased output of 5.5 mV and an optimized sound reproduction and a high level of sonic accuracy

The stylus features a tipped Elliptical diamond and split pole pins with a copper wire. The cartridge body is manufactured from Hopelex which ensures high rigidity while eliminating unwanted resonances.

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

Included with 2M Red:

  • Stylus Brush
  • Screwdriver
  • 2 x Screw M2,5 x 5
  • 2 x Screw M2,5 x 7
Ortofon 2M Red Ortofon 2M blue Ortofon 2M Bronze Ortofon 2M Black
2M Red 2M Blue 2M Bronze 2M Black
Customer Reviews
4.7 out of 5 stars
2,444
4.8 out of 5 stars
827
4.6 out of 5 stars
185
4.6 out of 5 stars
139
Stylus/Diamond Elliptical Nude Elliptical Nude Fine Line Nude Shibata
Output 5.5 mV 5.5 mV 5 mV 5 mV
Frequency Range 20-22,000 Hz 20-25,000 Hz 20-29,000 Hz 20-31,000 Hz
Tracking Force 1.8g (18 mN) 1.8g (18 mN) 1.5g (15 mN) 1.5g (15 mN)
Replacement Stylus Ortofon Stylus 2M Red Ortofon Stylus 2M Blue Ortofon Stylus 2M Bronze Ortofon Stylus 2M Black
Interchangeable With Ortofon Stylus 2M Blue Ortofon Stylus 2M Red Ortofon Stylus 2M Black Ortofon Stylus 2M Bronze
Summary All-purpose cartridge that delivers open, dynamic sound Adds more dynamics and resolution, sounds more open Even more resolution and details in an evenhanded way The best of the range, true to the groove

History of the 2M Series

The 2M Series was developed in conjunction with the Danish designer Moeller Jensen Design. Inspired by the facets of a diamond, whose contours gracefully trace the grooves on a record’s surface, the 2M’s handsome elegance establishes a great combination of form and functionality.

Of course, the 2M isn’t just another pretty face. It has been engineered to the highest standards and is congruent with Ortofon’s unrelenting commitment to providing the most precise and accurate reproduction possible without coloration.

The name “2M” was chosen as it represents the abbreviation for moving magnet, MM.

The four-model 2M line was originally introduced in 2008, and since then the range has been extended to include True-mono models 2M MONO and 78. Also available are models with expanded mounting options, such as Verso for bottom mount headshells and PnP for direct mounting on arms with universal mount.

Advancements in Sound

The differences among the 2M variants concern three primary areas: engine, body material and stylus profile.

The entire 2M Series features Ortofon’s split pole pins, an invention which 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 and Ortofon OM Super Series.

The 2M 78, 2M Mono, 2M Red and 2M Blue use an improved engine, which provides an optimized sound reproduction and a high level of sonic accuracy.

The 2M Bronze and 2M Black use a special upgraded engine, featuring split pole pins with a silver-plated copper wire. The cartridge body material used for the 2M Bronze and 2M Black is manufactured from Lexan DMX Piano Black, a revolutionary material which ensures high rigidity while eliminating unwanted resonances.

Product of Denmark

Today Ortofon is a micro-mechanical powerhouse, which develops, manufactures and markets the world acclaimed Ortofon cartridges and components for the hearing aids industry.

We benefit from being established in Denmark, a country recognized for its strong tradition in acoustics and its wealth of other high-end manufacturers, who make hearing aids and acoustic measurement equipment, in addition to all aspects of high-end audio.

Ortofon is owned by Danish businessmen and employs a staff of 100 people. The Ortofon manufacturing unit in Nakskov in the south of Denmark has modern machinery combined with experienced operators, so human craftsmanship is delivered with uniform industrial quality.

Ortofon Care of Stylus

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Care of Stylus

With proper care we find that up to 1,000 hours is possible without degradation of performance. The stylus does begin to exhibit changes after 1,000 hours, but the stylus life as a whole is expected to top 2,000 hours.

Proper care is comprised of the following:

• Cleaning of record by means of fibre brush before and after every use. Cleaning of record by using record cleaning machine once in a while.

• Cleaning of stylus by means of a fine antistatic brush. Please remember to remove dust from the diamond tip before and after playback of each record. Use the brush in the forward direction from the rear of the cartridge towards the stylus tip, never from stylus tip to the rear of the cartridge and never from side to side.

• Proper adjustment of alignment, antiskating, azimuth and tracking force.

• Ortofon do not recommend the use of solvents of any kind for cleaning of either record surface or stylus.

Ease of Use

The weight and dimensions of the 2M Series have been optimized to fit the most common turntables on the market today. The cartridge body has also been streamlined to provide easy mounting and alignment. The 2M series features threaded holes that allows for easy mounting on tonearm and headshells without nuts. 2M cartridges provide excellent compatibility in an assortment of playback systems and with a wide variety of phono preamps

In the beginning was the sound track

On the 9th of October 1918, the two Danish engineers, Axel Petersen (1887-1971) and Arnold Poulsen (1889-1952) founded the Electrical Phono Film Company with a few capable and foresighted businessmen who would support the organization financially.

Their aim was to explore the possibility of high-class recording and developing one of the first synchronized sound film systems in the world. Under primitive conditions, the two Danish engineers and their small staff had to solve a number of what were considered insuperable problems.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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Customers say

Customers like the sound quality, quality and value of the cartridge. For example, they mention that it provides a taste of higher end analog sound, the bass is plentiful and controlled and that it's an ultimately honest cartridge. That said, they say it'll be a fantastic buy for the money. Customers are also impresseded with the ease of installation, saying that it was fairly easy to install and align. They also appreciate the clear instructions and that the cartridge is performing perfectly.

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212 customers mention185 positive27 negative

Customers like the sound quality of the cartridge. They say that the overall sound is very natural and lively, the bass is plentiful and controlled, and the elliptical diamond needle sounds good. The cartridge provides a taste of higher end analog sound, with a wider and richer sound stage. It works as expected and makes music, with clear instruments present every song. Additionally, customers appreciate the lowered noise floor and boldness in the vocals.

"...I've ever experience and hungry and hum rejection is ei the best. I've ever experienced and that includes some very esoteric cartridges of the past...." Read more

"...Good separation and clear instruments are present every song.For $99, this is the cart I’ll keep buying...." Read more

"...needle into the record Groove for the very first time was the lowered noise floor I had with the cartridge versus a lot of others I've tried in the..." Read more

"...BUT money well spent. Tonearm tracking force was WAY off. Sound is much crisper. But I think my next cartridge will be a Blue." Read more

117 customers mention100 positive17 negative

Customers like the quality of the cartridge. They mention that it's a very good, well-balanced, and excellent cartridge. Customers also say that it excels in the quality and tight bass response. They say it'll be a great addition to any tone arm and that the build quality feels really solid.

"...This is an ultimately honest cartridge that is a true calibration cartridge...." Read more

"...If you listen to a lot of Rock/Metal this is a great cartridge choice." Read more

"...It's an honest straightforward cartridge that's very suited for Mid Mass tone arms such my Thorens many Duals and the Project or Rega tables out..." Read more

"...Build quality feels really solid and again the sound really speaks for itself. Can’t recommend enough for this price point." Read more

100 customers mention93 positive7 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the product. They say it's a fantastic buy for the money, the imaging is excellent at this price point, and it has a neutral sounding from bass through treble. Customers also say it has awesome sound at a decent price and is worth the extra effort to send up and play the vinyl.

"...he bases worth thunderously and honestly low and that brings me to another point...." Read more

"...Imaging is excellent at this price point and it is very neutral sounding from bass through treble with a particularly strong mid-range...." Read more

"I would say that this cartridge is excellent for the money spent but you must be patient because the run in time is well over 20-30+ hours before it..." Read more

"This is a fantastic buy for the money. I have a Grado gold that cost almost 3 times as much and so far, I'm not sure which one I like better...." Read more

59 customers mention54 positive5 negative

Customers find the installation of the cartridge to be fairly easy. They mention that the included instructions are clear, and the upgrade is easy. Some mention that connecting the wires is a piece of cake.

"...Mounting the cartridge on the headshell and connecting the wires was a piece of cake...." Read more

"...Well, it arrived today and I must say installation was an absolute Breeze...." Read more

"...The Ortofon blows it away! It was fairly easy to install but you do need a protractor to align (free online if printed properly)...." Read more

"Easy to install and align even on non-detachable-headshel tonearms as the screws go into threads in the body...." Read more

37 customers mention37 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the cartridge. They say it works perfectly for their rig and has great sound quality. Some say that it exceeds their expectations in performance, it gets the job done, and it works well with their Schitt phono stage. Overall, most are happy with the quality and performance of this product.

"...I had a backup cartridge that I installed and the album played beautifully, with no noise...." Read more

"...Pioneer PL-550 Turntable which I purchased new in 1981, and it still works great!..." Read more

"repaired a technics record player. these worked perfect. the 1977 version of hte turn table." Read more

"...With the right phono preamp setting, I think this cartridge performs well and can be a very good value...." Read more

8 customers mention8 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the product. They mention that it looks great with the headshell that Ortofon sells, and that the color-coded wire contacts matched perfectly. The sound is great and the stereo image is very natural.

"...is highly accurate without sounding sterile and the stereo image is very natural...." Read more

"...was easy to calibrate for both pressure and alignment. also looks great with the headshell that ortofon sells, black...." Read more

"...Straight forward color coded wire contacts matched perfectly." Read more

"...mention the cartridge is pretty big and solid, easy to install And looks cool too, highly recommend!" Read more

16 customers mention9 positive7 negative

Customers are mixed about the brightness of the product. Some mention that the treble is brighter, while others say that it's overly bright.

"...This cartridge has, for my ears, a perfect sound balance. Nothing is too bright, too punchy, too tinny...." Read more

"...I was never very happy with it. It's too bright for my taste and not as quiet during soft passages and a bit sibilant at times...." Read more

"...I could not believe my ears. The sound was incredible. The treble was brighter. The bass was boomier. The midrange was deeper...." Read more

"...I noticed some reviews stating that the cartridges seems bright...." Read more

The $99 red reference!
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The $99 red reference!
I guess it was about a decade and a 1/2 ago when I wrote a professional review on the OM5E phono cartridperiod. At that time I raved about the cartridge and stated that it and the M97XEwould be responsible for bringing vinyl back. One of my readers responded to the review by stating well. What about the 2M red??I simply shrugged it off and thought to myself. That it could not be possibly that much better. Now. I am prepared to eat those words sir.The 2M ready arrived in a very presentation presentation that was well Boxed. The kid included 2 pairs of different length screws and I Opted for the shorpercent as per the menufacturer. Mounting the cartridge to the head show was a breeze As there were no tiny nuts to fiddle with and possibly los. Is using The techniques overhang gauge and then my 2 point pro tractor I was able to perfect alignment and asthma of the component.I then proceeded to give it 25 hours a break in you can. Using various various recordings in my repertoire from classical to jazz. To rock. I was immediately stunned by the overall wide range clarity richinese and dynamics of what I was listening along with a sound sthat was no less stunning. And in fact was exexclamation point.I thought to myself I'd have to really spend upward of the $200 clear audno concept. MMI had on hand and was willing to trade up. For the newest model add an exchange the old one but but that is going to have to wait another 10 years or so lol OL. This 2M red as a frequency response launch and stereo separation that seems way better than the specs would indicate. ..I must also mention here Vanguard prefer higher output cartridges 2. They're lower output brother and the rated output. Of 5.5 millivolt on the 2M red seems. Rather conservative to me and I would suggest that it is upward of seven point to millibolt periodRegardless it is easily the quietest phono cartridge. I've ever experience and hungry and hum rejection is ei the best. I've ever experienced and that includes some very esoteric cartridges of the past. For examthe Pickering XSV 3000 the Stanton L847S.. And even. This company's own OM40 gold with it. It's soteric Britt's ganger stylus cannot equal or surpass the bonded elliptical of the 2M red.After the 25 hour mark and before the 50 hour mark I notice the stylus opened up and the rated compliance of 18 to 20. Gave me impression that it was right at the twentremark as I could hear deeper base and higher heigyes as if out of nowhere suddenly late. On whatever I was listening to. The 2M red was now ready forbirds test. And put it to the test. I did with the professor Johnson's astounding sounding sound show test record that I am which exposes a cartridge words faultiness. And excellence and it just can't run and hide from these two!Everything from percussion the opening dynamics the child on the soft jazz the African precaution. It was all there to perfection save. One little part in the beginning which had suffered damabout 40 years ago with another photo cartridge that I owned at that time period.Channel balance proved tothen and I've never heard better channel balance in my life. !! Inconclusion. I would say definitely go for it at its current Bryce. And it is my hope that the manufacturer does not raise a price at all one. Iota and should indeed lower the Price of the replacement stylit is please placed too close to the total price of the cartridperiod. Another nice thing is you can easily upgrade. To the 2M blue stylist but why bother is my feeling and why paying the $150 more or whatever it is at the time of purchase?It seems to me that we were always thinking about upgrading when I wonder if in fact we should just be happy with what we hand be satisfied. And just enjoy the music! My RCA Redfield recording of witches brew. Prove to be extremely dynamic and I'm the cabbage man's crack of the whip on overture to Tim ocean. Turn which starts the classic recording was so dynamic that it made me jump out of my seat. !he bases worth thunderously and honestly low and that brings me to another point. This is an ultimately honest cartridge that is a true calibration cartridge. Surpassing all calibration or so called cartridges of the pastSo don't hesitate my friend? Pull the trigger and get this one and the BEL red satin hedgehog also if you're in a position of mounting this. Wonderful combo I'm bored on your technique style turn table which I own. Mine is the SL 2500 professional direct drive model go to combination removable head shells and the bee well. Red satin head shell and 2M red just mate so wonderfully together but I cannot say enough about them..It should also be noted that I use the roles of VP29 read photo pre app during this review and I will continue to use this as it. Is now my main reference system. Everything as everything else seems to pale by comparison.. Show my friend in conclusion I would say to go back to any other phone or CA cridge would. Be unthinkable after hearing. The two m red as as this manufacturer has pulled out all the stops and kudos to the engineer!The B The Beach Boys 15 big ones never sounded better and if there are any short comings up the 2M red it would be this period period. .. That that it is slightly more brilliant the marriage in the highest and perhaps may sound overpowering with speakers that. Exhibit exaggerated tdouble so beware of that or you could just simply back on the tone control a little bit or maybe even just run it flat.You do have to spend a lot more for a tiny bit of improvement over the 2 Emerald and forget the competition that hobbers. In the $100 to $200 price range forget it!They are not worth seeking out compared to the 2M red. Happy listening and God-bless!!!!! PJS too.
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I guess it was about a decade and a 1/2 ago when I wrote a professional review on the OM5E phono cartridperiod. At that time I raved about the cartridge and stated that it and the M97XEwould be responsible for bringing vinyl back. One of my readers responded to the review by stating well. What about the 2M red??I simply shrugged it off and thought to myself. That it could not be possibly that much better. Now. I am prepared to eat those words sir.

The 2M ready arrived in a very presentation presentation that was well Boxed. The kid included 2 pairs of different length screws and I Opted for the shorpercent as per the menufacturer. Mounting the cartridge to the head show was a breeze As there were no tiny nuts to fiddle with and possibly los. Is using The techniques overhang gauge and then my 2 point pro tractor I was able to perfect alignment and asthma of the component.

I then proceeded to give it 25 hours a break in you can. Using various various recordings in my repertoire from classical to jazz. To rock. I was immediately stunned by the overall wide range clarity richinese and dynamics of what I was listening along with a sound sthat was no less stunning. And in fact was exexclamation point.

I thought to myself I'd have to really spend upward of the $200 clear audno concept. MMI had on hand and was willing to trade up. For the newest model add an exchange the old one but but that is going to have to wait another 10 years or so lol OL. This 2M red as a frequency response launch and stereo separation that seems way better than the specs would indicate. ..

I must also mention here Vanguard prefer higher output cartridges 2. They're lower output brother and the rated output. Of 5.5 millivolt on the 2M red seems. Rather conservative to me and I would suggest that it is upward of seven point to millibolt period

Regardless it is easily the quietest phono cartridge. I've ever experience and hungry and hum rejection is ei the best. I've ever experienced and that includes some very esoteric cartridges of the past. For examthe Pickering XSV 3000 the Stanton L847S.. And even. This company's own OM40 gold with it. It's soteric Britt's ganger stylus cannot equal or surpass the bonded elliptical of the 2M red.

After the 25 hour mark and before the 50 hour mark I notice the stylus opened up and the rated compliance of 18 to 20. Gave me impression that it was right at the twentremark as I could hear deeper base and higher heigyes as if out of nowhere suddenly late. On whatever I was listening to. The 2M red was now ready forbirds test. And put it to the test. I did with the professor Johnson's astounding sounding sound show test record that I am which exposes a cartridge words faultiness. And excellence and it just can't run and hide from these two!

Everything from percussion the opening dynamics the child on the soft jazz the African precaution. It was all there to perfection save. One little part in the beginning which had suffered damabout 40 years ago with another photo cartridge that I owned at that time period.

Channel balance proved tothen and I've never heard better channel balance in my life. !! Inconclusion. I would say definitely go for it at its current Bryce. And it is my hope that the manufacturer does not raise a price at all one. Iota and should indeed lower the Price of the replacement stylit is please placed too close to the total price of the cartridperiod. Another nice thing is you can easily upgrade. To the 2M blue stylist but why bother is my feeling and why paying the $150 more or whatever it is at the time of purchase?

It seems to me that we were always thinking about upgrading when I wonder if in fact we should just be happy with what we hand be satisfied. And just enjoy the music! My RCA Redfield recording of witches brew. Prove to be extremely dynamic and I'm the cabbage man's crack of the whip on overture to Tim ocean. Turn which starts the classic recording was so dynamic that it made me jump out of my seat. !he bases worth thunderously and honestly low and that brings me to another point. This is an ultimately honest cartridge that is a true calibration cartridge. Surpassing all calibration or so called cartridges of the past

So don't hesitate my friend? Pull the trigger and get this one and the BEL red satin hedgehog also if you're in a position of mounting this. Wonderful combo I'm bored on your technique style turn table which I own. Mine is the SL 2500 professional direct drive model go to combination removable head shells and the bee well. Red satin head shell and 2M red just mate so wonderfully together but I cannot say enough about them..

It should also be noted that I use the roles of VP29 read photo pre app during this review and I will continue to use this as it. Is now my main reference system. Everything as everything else seems to pale by comparison.. Show my friend in conclusion I would say to go back to any other phone or CA cridge would. Be unthinkable after hearing. The two m red as as this manufacturer has pulled out all the stops and kudos to the engineer!

The B The Beach Boys 15 big ones never sounded better and if there are any short comings up the 2M red it would be this period period. .. That that it is slightly more brilliant the marriage in the highest and perhaps may sound overpowering with speakers that. Exhibit exaggerated tdouble so beware of that or you could just simply back on the tone control a little bit or maybe even just run it flat.

You do have to spend a lot more for a tiny bit of improvement over the 2 Emerald and forget the competition that hobbers. In the $100 to $200 price range forget it!They are not worth seeking out compared to the 2M red. Happy listening and God-bless!!!!! PJS too.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Best Budget Cartridge for Heavy Metal & Rock
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2024
This is my second Ortofon 2M Red.

I got my first one for my Technics SL-1600 premounted on a headshell in December of 2022 and 13 months later it’s still going strong.

I picked up a completely original Technics SL-D1 with a destroyed cartridge and got this Ortofon 2M Red cart for that turntable.

Mounting the cartridge on the headshell and connecting the wires was a piece of cake. The included screws of different lengths and an included screwdriver was nice!

I adjusted the overhang to 52mm per Technics specs and set the recommended weight to 1.8g using my turntable digital scale.

The SL-D1 immediately came to life. This cartridge has, for my ears, a perfect sound balance. Nothing is too bright, too punchy, too tinny. Everything is in the mix right where it should be. Good separation and clear instruments are present every song.

For $99, this is the cart I’ll keep buying. It’s too good of a deal for my listening preference. If you listen to a lot of Rock/Metal this is a great cartridge choice.
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Vaya!...se oye más claro, más alto, los bajos se reforzaron y disminuyó el ruido. Ampliamente recomendable. Se necesita un poco de paciencia y cuidado para el cambio del cartucho (use una pequeña pinza y un desarmador de relojero). Sustituí el cartucho de fabrica de un tornamesa Pionner DJ PLX-500.
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