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Ortofon 2M Red Hifi Cartridge
Ortofon

2M Red MM Turntable Cartridge

SKU cr-239-ttlsf

industry standard audiophile listening cartridge
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  2. Replacement Stylus
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 #TTLcomponent: 💎Highly Recommended

  • 👉 most popular entry-level audiophile listening cartridge at an excellent price point
  • balanced sound, sturdy cantilever design, easy mounting
  • 🔎 when you're ready to upgrade, you can swap the 2M Red stylus with the 2M Blue stylus
  • note: on the outside the 2M cartridge bodies are identical across the line, but if you're looking to go from Red/Blue stylus -> Bronze/Black stylus, that's a no-go. only the Bronze should be upgraded to the Black stylus due to mechanical upgrades within the Bronze + Black cartridge bodies (the quad coils are different: Red/Blue are Copper & Bronze/Black are Silver-Plated)

📌LAB POINTS

  • industry standard entry-level audiophile cartridge, Lab recommended
  • tipped Elliptical Diamond stylus, aluminum cantilever & moving magnet (mm) design ensure a balanced, clean output
  • easy mounting, design fits most turntables
  • upgradeable stylus, the 2M Blue stylus can slide onto the 2M Red's body
  • NEW 2MR cartridge for Rega turntables also available

"The well-rounded 2M Red is our bestselling listening cartridge in its price range. An excellent choice for your first foray into audiophile cartridges; plus the ability to upgrade to the 2M Blue stylus later." - TTL

🔎TECH SPECS

  • output voltage: 5.5mV
  • frequency response: 20 ~ 20Hz +3/-1dB
  • tracking force range: 1.6 ~ 2.0g
  • tracking force recommended: 1.8g
  • tracking angle: 20 degrees
  • weight: 7.2g
  • height: 18mm
  • replacement stylus: Ortofon 2M Red Stylus

📦COMES WITH

  • 1x basic stylus brush
  • 1x screwdriver
  • mounting screws
UPC: 5705796080018, 5705796080018

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