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Ortofon 2MR Blue Moving magnet cartridge

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Ortofon 2M Blue Moving Magnet Cartridge

Moving Magnet is the most common type of phono cartridge, so many integrated amplifiers now feature a Moving Magnet phono stage and many manufacturers, such as Ortofon design and construct a wide range of MM cartridges with varying levels of quality. While every MM cartridge makes use of this fundamental construction, the way that this is implemented within a cartridge varies as do the materials used, allowing for differing qualities and a unique sound-signature depending on the brand and model. 

 

Key Features

 

  • New 2MR reduced ride height
  • Perfect for low ride height tonearms from Rega & Linn 
  • Improved engine, which provides an output of 5.5mV
  • Optimised sound reproduction and high level of sonic accuracy
  • Nude Elliptical diamond tip
  • Split pole pins with a copper wire
  • Improved dynamics and resolution, sounds more open and reproduces greater details
  • Supplied with 2 different sets of screws (M2.5 x 5 & M2.5 x 7)
  • Stylus brush included
  • Also available with integrated headshell or verso version

 

 

With a nude elliptical stylus, the Ortofon 2m Blue moving magnet cartridge can deliver superb stereo sound from your vinyl record collection. Great tracking and minimal distortion are assured, whilst the low resonance body keeps colouration of the music to very low levels. Flat frequency response is produced thanks to Ortofon's split pin generator system. Designed for easy mounting and alignment, a superb music-making cartridge.

VTA - WHY DOES IT MATTER?

The Vertical Tracking Angle (VTA) is the angle between the pivot-point of a cartridge's cantilever and where the diamond touches the record groove. Ortofon cartridges are constructed so that the cantilever angle corresponds to the 20º record cutting angle, when the cartridge is loaded with recommended tracking force and the cartridge base is parallel with the tonearm, which in turn is parallel to the record surface. As a result of this design, if your cartridge is ever mounted on a tonearm where it must lean even slightly backward compared to the record surface, the VTA will not be correct and you will lose important musical details.

The existing 2M range is well suited to many tonearms in the modern market, and is perfectly at home on tonearms with adjustable VTA. However, there are many tonearms from popular turntable makers, such as Linn, Rega, Pro-Ject and others, where the VTA is not adjustable and the regular 2M cartridge height is too high. Similarly, there are instances where you may wish to modify your turntable with a thicker mat or platter upgrade and you need to compensate with reduced cartridge height.

Enter 2MR.

THE 2MR SOLUTION

2MR reduces the overall cartridge body height to 14mm, saving you 3mm over the standard version. This reduction makes a world of difference  to the achievable sound quality of your turntable where VTA is an issue with a standard 2M cartridge. It's also infinitely easier to accommodate than many tonearm modifications or upgrades you may otherwise need to make.

As this different sized cartridge option is helpful in many use cases, each model of the 2M range is available as a 2MR variant, including the 2M Black LVB250, the 2M Mono and the 2M 78. For convenience, the 2MR styli are exactly the same as the regular 2M range styli and can be swapped and upgraded as effortlessly as the regular range.

WHAT ABOUT THE WEIGHT?

Resonant Frequency Graph

Another benefit to 2MR cartridges is found in their reduced weight (6.0g) compared to standard 2M cartridges (7.2g) in order to achieve the correct resonant frequency with your tonearm.

When selecting a cartridge for your turntable, the total effective mass of the tonearm (i.e. the effective mass of the tonearm, plus the cartridge weight, plus any mounting hardware) has to be considered against the mechanical compliance (elasticity) of the cartridge cantilever system. The included graph shows when different compliances are within or outside the ideal resonance frequency range of 7-12Hz, depending on the total mass of the pick-up system.

This correct mechanical match between cartridge and tonearm is one of the most important factors when aiming for a neutral sound. A mismatch can result in bad impulse behavior, which negatively impacts the sound. The ability to choose a different 2M cartridge, to save 1.2g, which may make you get within the ideal resonant frequency range is an added benefit of the 2MR variant. 

Who is Ortofon?

Ortofon is a Danish manufacturer of high-quality phono cartridges, designed to get the very most out of your vinyl collection from a variety of price points. Ortofon cartridges, both Moving Magnet and Moving Coil configurations are commonly found supplied with high-quality ProJect turntable models, but Ortofon cartridges sound exceptional with any compatible turntable.

Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec. 5.5mV
Channel balance at 1 kHz  1.5dB 
 Channel separation at 1 kHz 25dB 
 Channel separation at 15 kHz 15dB 
Frequency range at - 3dB  20Hz - 25,000Hz 
 Frequency response FIM distortion at recommended                                 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  1,6-2,0g (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 Black/Blue
 Cartridge weight 7.2g

 

UK Delivery

Providing your item is in stock, the order is usually dispatched within 24 hours. Postage and packing is completely free for orders over £99*. Out of stock items will be dispatched as soon as they become available, which can take between 4 to 21 days      

UK Delivery orders are sent via our couriers' DPD Local on a next-day-delivery service and usually take between 1 and 3 days. 

          

Local Delivery

Certain manufacturers disallow mail order for their products, however a local delivery may be possible.

We offer a local delivery service for a large number of our products. After your order has been placed, a member of the Hifi Gear team will contact you to arrange a convenient date and time for your local, personal delivery.

 

Click & Collect

We offer a free ‘Click & Collect’ service on all items. As soon as your order has been completed and is ready for collection a member of our team will be in contact with you. Orders can be collected from our store at 11 King Street, Hereford, HR4 9BW.

 

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