Description Ortofon 2M Blue Pre-Mounted on SH-4 Headshell The 2M Blue adds more dynamics and resolution, sounds more open and reproduces more details compared to the 2M Red model. The goal of any cartridge should be to reproduce sound as closely to the artist’s vision as possible, and the 2M Blue takes you further on this journey toward authenticity. The 2M Blue is mounted on our classic SH-4 headshell, making the setup process easy. View Product Information >> View Ortofon Products >> Is it worth the upgrade? “… The 2M Blue is a simple and easy upgrade that anyone can make to add more detail and definition to an already great cartridge. I found myself wanting to listen back to some of my all-time favorite albums, as the Blue stylus certainly revealed a little extra depth and detail that was pushed further back with the 2M Red…“ Marc Henshall – Sound Matters Features Travelling to the moment the music was recorded – Accuracy level The goal for any cartridge should be to reproduce the sound as close to the artist’s vision as possible, and the 2M Blue takes you further on this journey of authenticity. With the 2M Blue, you get serious about listening to vinyl. It’s never been easier to experience – Compatibility Experience the convenience of the 2M Blue Premounted – a smart and refined choice for those seeking straightforward installation and effortless replacement on their S-shaped tonearm. The SH-4 headshell’s resilience and stability are enhanced by its slender and refined design. A robust yet lightweight construction, coupled with an ergonomic, extended finger lift, ensures easy handling and pickup. Nude Elliptical stylus – Stylus The Nude diamond is cut in an Elliptical shape, and when it hits the groove it is like travelling through both space and time to the very moment the music was recorded. For every phase of your musical expedition – Exploring the lineup The 2M series is built on our philosophy of accuracy in sound. All their experience, know-how, technology, and innovation has gone into making it the series that lets you hear the music the way the artist intended. In every piece of every cartridge, Ortofon strive for perfection, and when the technology can’t deliver the quality Ortofon want – they invent something that can. To ensure the highest of quality in their product they keep everything close. All the Ortofon cartridges are designed and crafted in Denmark. The 2M Series is developed in conjunction with the Danish Industrial designer Møller Jensen Design. Inspired by the facets of a diamond, whose contours gracefully trace the grooves on a record’s surface, the 2M’s handsome elegance establishes a great combination of form and functionality. Specifications Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec. – 5.5 mV Channel balance at 1 kHz – 1.5 dB Channel separation at 1 kHz – 25 dB Channel separation at 15 kHz – 15 dB Frequency response – 20-20.000 Hz 2 / – 1 dB Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force – 80 µm Compliance, dynamic, lateral – 20 µm/mN Stylus type – Nude Elliptical Stylus tip radius – r/R 8/18 µm Tracking force range – 1.6-2.0 g (16-20 mN) Tracking force, recommended – 1.8 g (18 mN) Tracking angle – 20° Internal impedance, DC resistance – 1.3 kOhm Internal inductance – 700 mH Recommended load resistance – 47 kOhm Recommended load capacitance – 150-300 pF Cartridge colour, body/stylus – Black/Blue Cartridge weight – 7.2 g Premounted cartridge weight – 16.7 g
