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..."