{"product_id":"ortofon-2m-blue-cartridge-mounted-on-sh-4-headshell-blue-open-box-special","title":"Ortofon: 2M Blue Cartridge Mounted on SH-4 Headshell (Blue) (Open Box Special)","description":"\u003c!---BST START---\u003e\t\t\t\n\u003cdiv class=\"whoshould\"\u003e\t\t\t\n\u003ch3\u003eOpen Box \/ B-Stock Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\t\t\t\n\u003cul\u003e\t\t\t\n\u003cli\u003e\t\u003cb\u003eexterior grade:\u003c\/b\u003e\t9.0 out of 10 - near mint, very light surface wear\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\t\u003cb\u003eitem cosmetic note:\u003c\/b\u003e\tn\/a\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\t\u003cb\u003eitem function:\u003c\/b\u003e\t ✔️ tested\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\t\u003cb\u003eitem exterior packaging: \u003c\/b\u003e\toriginal, packaging  may show damage\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\t\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003enote: all open box \/ b-stock items are final sale\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\t\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\t\t\t\n\u003c\/div\u003e\t\t\t\n\u003c!---BST END---\u003e\t\t\t\n\u003ch4\u003eLAB POINTS\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003econvenient kit features cartridge factory pre-mounted on SH-4 Headshell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eindustry standard mid-level audiophile cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enude Elliptical diamond stylus for superior accuracy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emoving magnet design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eeasy mounting, design fits most turntables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-quote\"\u003e\"In this price range, the 2M Blue is always the first cartridge we recommend. With the nude diamond you can be assured you're going to get optimal sound.\" - TTL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLAB REVIEW\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ortofon 2M Blue is the upgraded version of the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/turntablelab.com\/products\/ortofon-2m-red-mm-cartridge\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOrtofon 2M Red\u003c\/a\u003e. The main upgrade is the nude elliptical stylus (the diamond stylus is directly attached to cantiliever with no mounting block or shank, resulting in a more accurate and forgiving output). The 2M Blue also features improved frequency range and tracking. The unique exterior design is both visually pleasing and functional with a size and weight that will work with most turntables (plus easy mounting characteristics). Recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none; margin-bottom: 20px; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/4542\/files\/stylus-types_grande.png?v=1531858533\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e🔑 KEY FEATURES\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecartridge type: moving magnet for hi-fi listening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estylus shape: elliptical shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estylus construction: nude diamond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecantilever: aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoutput voltage: 5.5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efrequency response: 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz ~ 20Hz +2 \/ -1 dB\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etracking force: 1.8 g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecoil impedance: 1.3 kOhms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eweight: 7.2 g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ereplacement stylus: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/turntablelab.com\/products\/ortofon-stylus-for-2m-blue\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOrtofon 2M Blue Replacement Stylus\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eupgradeable stylus: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.com\/products\/ortofon-stylus-for-2m-blue\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOrtofon 2M Bronze Stylus\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e📦 COMES WITH\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(2) pairs of mounting screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) screwdriver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) stylus brush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ortofon","offers":[{"title":"Blue \/ Cert9","offer_id":43455853756506,"sku":"bst-cr-305-ttlsf-cert9","price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/4542\/products\/ortofon2mbluemounted1.jpg?v=1762273958","url":"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.com\/products\/ortofon-2m-blue-cartridge-mounted-on-sh-4-headshell-blue-open-box-special","provider":"TurntableLab.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}