Ortofon 2M Red Cartridge

Ortofon 2M Red features:

– an improved engine, which provides an increased output of 5.5mV and an optimized sound reproduction and a high level of sonic accuracy

– a tipped Elliptical diamond and split pole pins with a copper wire

Ortofon 2M Red is an all-purpose cartridge that delivers open, dynamic sound with a slight touch of warmth.

Specification of the Ortofon 2M Red

• Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec.  –  5 mV
• Channel balance at 1 kHz  –  1 dB
• Channel separation at 1 kHz  –  26 dB
• Channel separation at 15 kHz  –  15 dB
• Frequency range at – 3dB  –  20-29.000 Hz
• Frequency response  –  20-20.000 + 2 / – 0 dB
• Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force  –  80 µm
• Compliance, dynamic, lateral  –  22 µm/mN
• Stylus type  –  Nude Fine Line
• Stylus tip radius  –   r/R 8/40 µm
• Tracking force range  –  1,4-1,7g (14-17 mN)
• Tracking force, recommended  –  1,5 g (15 mN)
• Tracking angle  –  20°
• Internal impedance, DC resistance  –  1,2 kOhm
• Internal inductance  –  630 mH
• Recommended load resistance  – 47 kOhm
• Recommended load capacitance  –  150-300 pF
• Cartridge colour, body/stylus  –  Black/Bronze
• Cartridge weight  –   7,2 g
• Replacement stylus unit  –  2M Bronze (interchangeable with 2M Black)