Ortofon 2M Red replacement needle
Replacement stylus for the popular 2M Red moving magnet cartridge.
All 2M cartridges' styles can be interchanged with replacement styles from the rest of the series, but the 2M Bronze and Black have a superior cartridge body, when compared to the 2M Red and Blue. You will therefore not get the full performance of a 2M Black by placing a 2M Black Stylus on a 2M Red body - although the sound will be vastly improved. Similarly, a 2M Red Stylus will be a noticeable downgrade to a 2M Bronze or Black cartridge.
The 2M Red is the Ultimate introductory hi-fi cartridge. Combining affordability and superior sound, it is a must-try for any audiophile on a budget.
Technical data:
- Output Voltage (at 1kHz, 5cm/sec): 5.5mV
- Frequency Range (at -3dB): 20 Hz to 22 kHz
- Tracking Ability at 315 Hz: Typically 70μm
- Stylus Type: Elliptical
- Tracking Force Range: 1.6 - 2.0g (16 - 20mN)
- Recommended Tracking Force: 1.8g (18mN)
- Cartridge Color Body / Stylus: Black / Red
- Cartridge Weight: 7.2g
