Ortofon 2MR Red Moving Magnet Cartridge
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Product Summary
The Ortofon 2MR Red is a low-profile moving magnet cartridge designed for easy installation on turntables and tonearms where standard-height cartridges may require spacers. Based on the well-loved 2M Red sound, it delivers an open, dynamic presentation with a touch of warmth, making it an excellent first upgrade for enjoying more detail and energy from your records.
Key Benefits
- Low-profile 2MR body is ideal for Rega-style tonearms and other turntables where reduced cartridge height is useful
- Open, dynamic sound with a slightly warm character makes it easy to enjoy across a wide range of music
- Elliptical diamond stylus gives strong tracking performance and good groove detail for everyday listening
- Moving magnet design works with standard MM phono inputs and many integrated amplifier phono stages
- Quad-coil motor system with split pole pins helps deliver accurate, stable sound reproduction
- 5.5mV output provides a healthy signal level for simple matching with compatible MM phono stages
- Compatible with 2M replacement styli, giving a convenient upgrade path within the Ortofon range
- Two-screw mounting helps make installation straightforward on compatible tonearms
- 2 years manufacturer's warranty against defects in materials and workmanship
Technical Specifications
Cartridge Type
- Moving Magnet
- Half-inch mount
- Low-profile 2MR cartridge body
Stylus & Cantilever
- Stylus type: Elliptical diamond
- Cantilever material: Aluminium
- Replacement stylus: Ortofon Stylus 2M Red
Electrical Specifications
- Output voltage at 1kHz, 5cm/sec: 5.5mV
- Recommended load resistance: 47kOhm
- Recommended load capacitance: 150–300pF
- Coil system: Quad coils with split pole pins
- Coil wire material: OFC wire
Tracking Specifications
- Tracking ability at 315Hz: 70µm
- Recommended tracking force: 1.8g
- Tracking force range: 1.6–2.0g
- Dynamic compliance, lateral: 20µm/mN
Dimensions
- Width: 18.5mm
- Depth: 24mm
- Height: 14.5mm
Colour
- Black and Red
What’s in the Box
- Ortofon 2MR Red moving magnet cartridge
- Stylus guard
- Mounting screws
- Installation guidance
