Ortofon 2M Red premounted

Ortofon 2M RED Premounted on SH-4 BLACK

The Ortofon 2M Red Premounted is a moving magnet phono cartridge that comes pre-mounted on a headshell for easy installation on your turntable. This cartridge is part of Ortofon’s 2M series, designed to deliver precise and faithful reproduction of the information contained in the record groove.

Design and Construction

The 2M Red Premounted features an elegant and modern design inspired by the facets of a diamond. The cartridge body is made from a special compound used in the medical industry, ensuring high rigidity while reducing unwanted vibrations. The headshell is lightweight and compatible with a wide range of tonearms, making it a versatile choice for many turntable setups.

Key Features

• Split pole pins with copper wire for optimized sound reproduction and high level of sonic accuracy
• Elliptical diamond for excellent tracking ability
• Upgraded engine with increased output to 5.5 mV
• Universal mounting to fit a wide range of tonearms
• Pre-mounted on a headshell for easy installation and alignment

Performance

The Ortofon 2M Red Premounted delivers an open, dynamic sound with a slight touch of warmth. The split pole pin technology, an Ortofon invention, allows this moving magnet cartridge to have a flat frequency response, similar to that of a moving coil cartridge. The elliptical diamond ensures excellent tracking ability, even on complex passages, while the upgraded engine provides higher output for better compatibility with a wide range of phono preamps.

Ease of Use

One of the standout features of the Ortofon 2M Red Premounted is its plug-and-play design. The cartridge comes pre-mounted on a headshell, making installation a breeze. Simply attach the headshell to your tonearm, align it using the provided alignment tool, and you’re ready to enjoy your favorite records. This makes the 2M Red Premounted an excellent choice for both novice and experienced vinyl enthusiasts.

Benefits

• Excellent sound quality with open, dynamic, and slightly warm characteristics
• Easy to install and align thanks to the pre-mounted design
• Compatible with a wide range of tonearms and turntables
• High-quality construction ensuring longevity and reliability
• Ortofon’s split pole pin technology for flat frequency response
• Elliptical diamond for excellent tracking ability
• Upgraded engine with increased output for better compatibility with phono preamps
• Elegant and modern design inspired by the facets of a diamond
• Made by Ortofon, a renowned and trusted brand in the world of phono cartridges

Technical Specifications

General Specifications

• Type: Moving Magnet (MM)
• Diamond Shape: Elliptical
• Output Voltage at 1,000 Hz, 5 cm/s: 5.5 mV
• Channel Balance at 1 kHz: 1.5 dB
• Channel Separation:
  • At 1 kHz: 22 dB
  • At 15 kHz: 15 dB
• Frequency Response: 20-20,000 Hz (+3, -1 dB)

Performance

• Tracking Ability (315 Hz at recommended tracking force): 70 μm
• Dynamic Lateral Compliance: 20 μm/mN
• Diamond Tip Radius: 8 / 18 μm
• Tracking Force:
  • Range: 1.6 to 2.0 g (16 to 20 mN)
  • Recommended: 1.8 g (18 mN)
• Tracking Angle: 20°

Electrical Characteristics

• Internal Impedance: 1.3 Ω
• Internal Inductance: 700 mH
• Recommended Load Resistance: 47 kΩ
• Recommended Load Capacitance: 150-300 pF

Weight

• 2MR Cartridge: 6 g
• 2M Verso and 2M Cartridges: 7.2 g
• Pre-mounted 2M Cartridge: 16.7 g

Accessories

• Replacement Stylus: 2M Red (interchangeable with 2M Blue and 2M Silver)
• Delivered pre-mounted on an SH-4 headshell