{"product_id":"ortofon-2m-blue-moving-magnet-cartridge","title":"Ortofon 2M Blue Moving Magnet Phono Cartridge","description":"\u003carticle class=\"pearl-product-copy\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOrtofon 2M Blue Moving Magnet Phono Cartridge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pearl-lead\"\u003eThe 2M Blue keeps the accessible electrical requirements of the 2M Red while advancing to a Nude Elliptical diamond. With less moving mass at the stylus tip, it is built to retrieve finer groove information with greater precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePearl Audio’s Take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2M Blue is often the sweet spot for a turntable that deserves a meaningful cartridge upgrade without requiring a moving-coil phono stage. It combines excellent serviceability with the revealing character of a nude-mounted diamond and remains easy to match electrically.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNude Elliptical diamond\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the diamond itself is mounted directly to the cantilever, the stylus assembly carries less excess mass than a bonded design. Ortofon specifies 80 µm tracking ability and 25 dB channel separation at 1 kHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFamiliar moving-magnet requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 5.5 mV output, 47 kΩ recommended load, and 150–300 pF capacitive range suit a broad selection of moving-magnet phono inputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eReplaceable and upgrade-friendly\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA worn stylus can be replaced without removing and realigning the cartridge body. The Blue stylus is also the intended performance upgrade for an installed 2M Red body.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSystem Matching and Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse with a standard half-inch-mount tonearm and a moving-magnet phono input. Check tonearm height and body clearance before purchase; low-profile 2MR and other mounting variants are separate models.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCartridge principle\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eMoving magnet\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eStylus\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eNude Elliptical\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCantilever\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eAluminum\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eOutput at 1 kHz\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e5.5 mV\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eChannel separation at 1 kHz\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e25 dB\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCompliance\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e20 µm\/mN\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eTracking ability at 315 Hz\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e80 µm\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eRecommended tracking force\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e1.8 g\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eTracking-force range\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e1.6–2.0 g\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eRecommended load\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e47 kΩ \/ 150–300 pF\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCartridge weight\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e7.2 g\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTalk with Pearl Audio\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContact Pearl Audio for cartridge matching, installation guidance, or help confirming the correct replacement stylus for your turntable. We can review your tonearm and phono-stage details before you make a decision.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e","brand":"Ortofon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43189021016162,"sku":"0560011","price":219.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2475\/2780\/files\/pearl-ortofon-2m-blue-01-9f3d4a9b0739.jpg?v=1786907640","url":"https:\/\/pearlaudio.com\/products\/ortofon-2m-blue-moving-magnet-cartridge","provider":"Pearl Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}