Ortofon 2M Red

Short description

The Ortofon 2M Red is the entry-level model of the Ortofon 2M series, a range of moving magnet (MM) cartridges. The system cannot be upgraded to the top-of-the-line Bronze and Black models by replacing the needle insert, due to a different generator. The systems' cabinet shape was designed by Moeller Jensen Design. The model was the facets of a polished diamond.

Data

General

• Manufacturer: Ortofon
• Model: 2M Red
• Years of manufacture:
  • 2007 - ? (Red, Blue, Bronze, Black)
  • 2012 - ? (2M as "Verso" series, 2M Mono, 2M 78)
  • 2013 - ? (2M PnP series with integrated headshell)
• Made in: Denmark
• Colour: black / red
• Weight: 7.2 g
• Original price approx.: from 100,- EUR (MSRP, as of: 2015)

Technical Data

• Principle: Moving Magnet (MM)
• Frequency response: 20 - 22,000 Hz (-3 dB)
• Channel separation: > 22 dB at 1 kHz
• Channel balance: < 1.5 dB at 1 kHz
• Crosstalk attenuation:
• Output voltage: 5.5 mV
• Terminating resistor: 47 kOhm at 150-300 pF
• Inductance: 700 mH
• Needle type: elliptical (r/R: 8/18 µm), mounted
• Recommended contact force: 18 mN
• Needle compliance: 20 µm/mN
• Scanning capability at 315 Hz: 70 µm

Special Features

• 2M Verso series with threaded studs
• 2M PnP series with integrated headshell
• System body made of impact-resistant Noryl

Comments

Other models in the same series:

• Ortofon 2M 78
• Ortofon 2M Mono
• Ortofon 2M Mono SE
• Ortofon 2M Red
• Ortofon 2M Blue
• Ortofon 2M Bronze
• Ortofon 2M Black

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Reviews

• Stereoplay issue 8/2007
  • Sound: upper middle class
  • Price/Performance: very good
  • Overall rating: satisfactory-good (61 points)

"The MM-sampler Ortofon 2M Red pleases with a direct and powerful sound. Due to its high output voltage it does not pose any MM input problems and offers itself as a universal system."

• Lp 4/2008

• image hifi issue 5/2008

"... Basically, the MM system, conveniently equipped with integrated threaded bushings, sounds uncoloured and coherent. The smartly designed Dane shows a hearty, crisp temperament without ever breaking out into emotional exuberance..."

Links

• Ortofon 2M Red, 2M Red Verso and 2M Red PnP