Ortofon 2M Blue Moving Magnet Phono Cartridge

Price: $216.99
(as of May 19, 2026 09:45:47 UTC – Details)

Product description

Next level authenticity

2M Blue

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.

Accuracy level

Travelling to the moment the music was recorded

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.

Stylus

Nude Elliptical 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.

Compatibility

Universal fit

The 2M Series offers four distinct product versions: The 2M is for most common turntables on the market, the 2M Premounted for customers who wish direct and easy mounting and replacement on their S-shaped tonearm, the 2M Verso for bottom mount headshells, and the 2MR, which is designed with cartridge housing tailored for turntables and tonearms like Rega, matching their requirement for low-form factor cartridges.

Output

High level of sonic accuracy

The engine provides an increased output of 5.5 mV optimized sound reproduction and a high level of sonic accuracy. The 2M Blue adds more dynamics and resolution, sounds more open, and reproduces more details compared to the 2M Red model.

Channel balance at 1 kHz 1.5 dB Output voltage at 1 kHz (5cm/sec): 5.5 mV Channel seperation at 1 kHz 25 dB Channel seperation at 15 kHz 15 dB Frequency response 20 Hz – 20 kHz 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 Recommended load capacitance 150-300 pF Recommended load resistance 47 kOhm Internal inductance 700 mH

Universal fit for most turntables
Upgrade to the Ortofon 2M Red
The Ortofon 2M Blue adds more dynamics and resolution, sounds more open and reproduces more details
The 2M Blue features a Nude Elliptical diamond
Stylus is replaceable

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