{"product_id":"ortofon-2m-red-moving-magnet-cartridge","title":"Ortofon 2M Red Moving Magnet Phono Cartridge","description":"\u003carticle class=\"pearl-product-copy\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOrtofon 2M Red Moving Magnet Phono Cartridge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pearl-lead\"\u003eThe 2M Red is Ortofon's accessible entry to the 2M moving-magnet family, combining a tipped elliptical diamond, an aluminum cantilever, and a healthy 5.5 mV output in a body designed for straightforward alignment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePearl Audio’s Take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a system that needs a dependable, serviceable cartridge without making phono-stage matching complicated, the 2M Red is an unusually sensible starting point. Its replaceable stylus also creates a direct upgrade path to the Nude Elliptical 2M Blue stylus without replacing the cartridge body.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eElliptical tracing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tipped elliptical diamond reaches more deeply into the groove than a basic spherical profile while remaining forgiving enough for everyday record collections. Ortofon specifies 70 µm tracking ability and a recommended tracking force of 1.8 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eEasy phono-stage matching\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 5.5 mV output and standard 47 kΩ load make the 2M Red a natural match for the moving-magnet input found on many integrated amplifiers and phono preamplifiers. Recommended capacitive loading is 150–300 pF.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA practical upgrade path\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Red and Blue models share the same generator family. When the time comes for a new stylus, moving to a 2M Blue stylus adds a Nude Elliptical diamond while retaining the installed cartridge body.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSystem Matching and Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the standard half-inch-mount 2M body. Confirm tonearm clearance and mounting style before ordering; Ortofon's 2MR, Verso, and Premounted versions solve different installation requirements and are separate products.\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\u003eTipped 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\u003e22 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\u003e70 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":43218624872546,"sku":"0560001","price":109.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2475\/2780\/files\/pearl-ortofon-2m-red-01-ca1b6b38349b.jpg?v=1786907635","url":"https:\/\/pearlaudio.com\/products\/ortofon-2m-red-moving-magnet-cartridge","provider":"Pearl Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}