Ortofon 2M Red Pre-Mounted on SH-4 Headshell

Ortofon 2M Red Pre-mounted 

Step  into the music...

With the 2M Red Pre-mounted, you will hear the music come to life on its own terms. It is like taking a step into music itself.

This is Ortofon's entry-level cartridge in the series, making a magnificent entry and stamping its place, well and truly.

Accuracy level

With the 2M Red Pre-mounted, 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

Compatibility
Experience the convenience of the 2M Red Pre-mounted – a smart and refined choice for those seeking straightforward installation and effortless replacement on their S-shaped tonearm.
 
The SH-4 headshell's resilience and stability are enhanced by its slender and refined design. A robust yet lightweight construction, coupled with an ergonomic, extended finger lift, ensures easy handling and pickup.
 
Split pole pin technology

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.

The engine provides an increased output of 5.5 mV and an optimised 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.  

Product Features & Specifications
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 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 - 1.6-2.0 g (16-20 mN)
Tracking force, recommended - 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
2M standard and 2M Verso cartridges weight - 7.2 g
Pre-mounted cartridge weight - 16.7 g

 

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