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Ortofon 2M Red Hifi Cartridge
Ortofon

2M Red MM Turntable Cartridge

SKU cr-239-ttlsf

industry standard audiophile listening cartridge
13 Reviews
| 2 answered questions
sale $99.00
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  1. Pre-Mounted
  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 (the cartridge bodies are identical across the series)

LAB POINTS

  • industry standard entry-level audiophile cartridge, Lab recommended
  • tipped Elliptical diamond stylus, moving magnet design
  • balanced, clean output
  • easy mounting, design fits most turntables
  • upgradeable stylus, the 2M Blue stylus can slide onto the 2M Red's body

"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
  • replacement stylus: Ortofon 2M Red Stylus

COMES WITH

  • 1x Stylus Brush
  • 1x Screwdriver
  • Screws
UPC: 5705796080018, 5705796080018, 5705796080018

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