Description
Ortofon 2M Red Phono Cartridge
Step into the music with the 2M Red
With the 2M Red, you will hear the music come to life on its own terms. It is like taking a step into music itself. This is our entry-level cartridge in the series, but what an entry.
Featues
- Â The 2M Red features a tipped Elliptical diamond and split pole pins with a copper wire.
- The engine provides an increased output of 5.5 mV and an optimised sound reproduction, and a high level of sonic accuracy.
- Designed for easy mounting of the cartridge, and for the weight and size to fit the most common turntables on the market today. The 2M Series provides excellent compatibility when used in an assortment of playback systems and with a wide variety of phono preamps.
- 2M Red delivers an open, dynamic sound with a slight touch of warmth.
Maintenance Set included the package
2M Red Maintenance Set is included in the package
- Â 1 x Stylus brush
- 1 x Screwdriver
- 2 x Screw M2,5 x 5
- 2 x Screw M2,5 x 7
2M Red Verso Maintenance Set included in the package*:
- Â 1 x Stylus brush
- 1 x Allen key Torx 6
- 1 x Allen key Torx 8
- 2 x Screw M2,0 x 6
*Not all parts from the 2M Red Verso package appear in the picture
2M Series styli interchangeability:
The 2M Series’ engines, coils and magnets configurations are not identical: Red and Blue are identical, so are the Bronze and Black, and so are the true mono variants 2M Mono and 2M 78. Likewise, 2M series styli are interchangeable within the below
combinations:
- – 2M Red, 2M Blue and 2M Silver
- – 2M Bronze, 2M Black and 2M Black LVB 250
- – 2M Mono and 2M 78
Compatibility with Rega brand TT/TA:
REGA brand cartridges’ height from the stylus tip to the top cartridge mounting surface is lower than standard. Therefore, you would need spacers to ensure the correct setup of the Ortofon cartridge. Please read about cartridge set-up and alignment on the tonearm in our FAQ. Adjusting the height of your Rega tonearm is easy with Acoustic Signature’s Spacer Set. It allows you to adjust the height from 0.5 mm to 3.5 mm in precise steps of 0.5 mm – without removing the tone arm. Simply loosen the screws, insert the AS-spacer, then lock the screws back down, and your tonearm is ready to play. 3.2 – 4 mm spacers should be enough for a 2M cartridge.
Specifications
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Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec.
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5.5 mV |
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Channel balance at 1 kHz
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1.5 dB |
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Channel separation at 1 kHz
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22 dB |
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Channel separation at 15 kHz
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15 dB |
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Frequency response
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20-20.000 Hz + 3 / – 1 dB |
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Tracking ability at 315Hz at the recommended tracking force
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70 µm |
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Compliance, dynamic, lateral
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20 µm/mN |
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Stylus type
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Elliptical |
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Stylus tip radius
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r/R 8/18 µm |
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Tracking force range
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1.6-2.0 g (16-20 mN) |
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Tracking force, recommended
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1.8 g (18 mN) |
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Tracking angle
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20° |
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Internal impedance, DC resistance
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1.3 kOhm |
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Internal inductance
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700 mH |
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Recommended load resistance
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47 kOhm |
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Recommended load capacitance
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150-300 pF |
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Cartridge colour, body/stylus
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Black/Red |
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2M standard and 2M Verso cartridges weigh
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7.2 g |
