Ortofon 2MR Blue Cartridge

The Ortofon 2MR Blue is a premium Moving Magnet (MM) cartridge engineered to deliver an open, dynamic, and highly engaging musical performance. Part of the specialized "R" series, this cartridge features a reduced-height housing (3 mm shorter than the standard 2M), ensuring a perfect fit and correct Vertical Tracking Angle (VTA) on Rega tonearms and other slim setups—no spacers required.

The 2MR Blue is defined by its speed, energy, and "alive" feel. It offers a noticeable improvement in clarity and soundstage depth over the 2MR Red. It is a fantastic choice for listeners who want a cartridge that handles Rock, Electronic, and Jazz with rhythmic drive while still maintaining a refined and fatigue-free top end.

KEY FEATURES

• Nude Elliptical Stylus: The 2MR Blue features a solid, Nude diamond. By eliminating the heavy metal mounting "shank" found on bonded diamonds, the stylus mass is reduced, allowing it to respond faster to groove modulations. This results in cleaner highs, better tracking, and much more detail.
• Specialized 2MR Body: Optimized for tonearms that lack height adjustment. The 14mm body height ensures the stylus sits at the ideal angle for maximum sonic accuracy, providing a true "plug-and-play" experience for Rega owners.
• Upgraded Generator System: Utilizing Ortofon’s signature Split Pole Pins, the 2MR Blue achieves a flat, wide-range frequency response and exceptional channel separation, making the soundstage feel larger and more immersive.
• High-Output Performance: With a healthy 5.5 mV output, this cartridge provides a strong, punchy signal that pairs perfectly with any integrated amplifier or phono preamp.
• Easy Upgrade Path: The 2MR Blue body is compatible with the 2M/2MR Bronze and Black styli, allowing for a simple and cost-effective upgrade to higher-tier diamond profiles in the future.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Output voltage at 1 kHz, 5cm/sec: 5.5 mV
  
• Tracking ability at 315 Hz: 80 μm
  
• Compliance, dynamic, lateral: 18 µm/mN
  
• Cantilever material: Aluminium
  
• Stylus type: Nude Elliptical diamond
  
• Tracking force, recommended: 1.8 g
  
• Coil wire material: Copper
  
• Recommended load capacitance: 150-300 pF
  
• Stylus colour: Blue
  
• Cartridge weight: 6 g