Ortofon - 2M Blue

NEW ORTOFON PICK-UP 2M BLUE.

We reached out to Ortofon, one of the most well known cartridge makers. We wanted to check out something from the line up. Ortofon jumped on board and sent out a 2M Blue. This is perhaps one of the best values in vinyl playback on the market. It is not their top tier product, nor is it their entry level. The Ortofon 2M Blue is like a Goldilocks cart. It is perfect for the everyday vinyl enthusiast.

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 range at – 3dB  –  20-25.000 Hz
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
2M PnP MkII cartridge with integrated headshell weight  –  20 g
2M PnP MkII cartridge with integrated headshell length – 52 mm