Ortofon: 2M Red MM Turntable Cartridge
$109.99
<div class="whoshould"> <meta charset="utf-8"> <h3> #TTLcomponent: 💎Highly Recommended</h3> <meta charset="utf-8"> <meta charset="utf-8"> <meta charset="utf-8"> <ul> <li><span>👉 most popular entry-level audiophile listening cartridge at an excellent price point</span></li> <li>balanced sound, sturdy cantilever design, easy mounting</li> <li>🔎 when you're ready to upgrade, you can swap the 2M Red stylus with the <a href="https://www.turntablelab.com/products/ortofon-stylus-for-2m-blue" target="_blank">2M Blue stylus</a> </li> <li> <strong data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">note</span>:<span data-mce-fragment="1"> </span></strong>on the outside the 2M cartridge bodies are identical across the line, but if you're looking to go from Red/Blue stylus -> Bronze/Black stylus, that's a no-go. only the Bronze should be upgraded to the Black stylus due to mechanical upgrades within the Bronze + Black cartridge bodies (the quad coils are different: Red/Blue are Copper & Bronze/Black are Silver-Plated)</li> </ul> </div> <h4>📌LAB POINTS</h4> <ul> <li>industry standard entry-level audiophile cartridge, Lab recommended</li> <li> <strong>tipped Elliptical Diamond stylus</strong>, <strong></strong><strong></strong>aluminum cantilever & moving magnet (mm) design ensure a balanced, clean output</li> <li>easy mounting, design fits most turntables</li> <li>upgradeable stylus, the <a title="Ortofon 2m Blue Stylus" href="https://www.turntablelab.com/products/ortofon-stylus-for-2m-blue" target="_blank">2M Blue stylus</a> can slide onto the 2M Red's body</li> <li>NEW 2MR cartridge for Rega turntables <a href="https://www.turntablelab.com/products/ortofon-2mr-low-profile-cartridge-for-rega-turntables" target="_blank">also available </a> </li> </ul> <p class="faq-quote">"The well-rounded 2M Red is our bestselling listening cartridge in its price range. An excellent choice for your first foray into audiophile cartridges; plus the ability to upgrade to the 2M Blue stylus later." - TTL</p> <h4>🔑 KEY FEATURES</h4> <ul> <li>cartridge type: moving magnet for hi-fi listening</li> <li>stylus shape: elliptical</li> <li>stylus construction: bonded diamond</li> <li>cantilever material: aluminum</li> <li>output voltage: 5.5 mV</li> <li>frequency response: 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz</li> <li>channel separation: 22 dB</li> <li>tracking force: 1.8 g</li> <li>cartridge weight: 7.2 g</li> <li>replaceable stylus: yes</li> <li>upgradeable stylus: yes</li> </ul> <h4>📦 COMES WITH</h4> <ul> <li>mounting screws</li> <li>screwdriver</li> <li>stylus brush</li> </ul>.