Ortofon 2MR Red Cartridge

The Ortofon 2MR Red is an all-purpose Moving Magnet (MM) cartridge designed to deliver an open, dynamic sound with a touch of warmth. The "R" series features a reduced height housing (14 mm instead of the standard 17 mm), specifically engineered to fit perfectly on Rega tonearms and other setups without VTA adjustment. This ensures the stylus sits at the optimal angle for maximum sonic accuracy without the need for spacers or shims.

The 2MR Red is defined by its clarity and musicality. It is an "all-rounder" that breathes life into any genre, from classic rock to acoustic jazz. It offers a stable soundstage and a smooth top-end that tames harsh recordings, making it the perfect choice for long, enjoyable listening sessions.

KEY FEATURES

• Elliptical Stylus Profile: The 2MR Red utilizes a high-quality Elliptical diamond. This shape provides a wider contact area with the record groove, resulting in a more detailed high-frequency response and lower distortion compared to basic spherical needles.
• Specialized 2MR Low-Profile Body: Designed for a seamless "plug-and-play" experience on tonearms where vertical space is limited. By lowering the body height by 3 mm, Ortofon ensures that the tonearm remains parallel to the record for a flat frequency response.
• Split Pole Pin Technology: A proprietary Ortofon innovation that enables Moving Magnet cartridges to reach the wide-range frequency response typically found in Moving Coil models, ensuring a balanced and neutral performance.
• High Output (5.5 mV): The powerful internal generator provides a strong signal, making it highly compatible with any integrated amplifier or phono preamp, ensuring a clean and impactful listening experience.
• Future-Proof Upgrade Path: The 2MR Red body is compatible with the 2M/2MR Blue stylus, allowing you to easily upgrade to a "Nude" diamond in the future without having to uninstall the entire cartridge.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Output voltage at 1 kHz, 5cm/sec: 5.5 mV
  
• Tracking ability at 315 Hz: 70 μm
  
• Compliance, dynamic, lateral: 18 µm/mN
  
• Cantilever material: Aluminium
  
• Stylus type: Elliptical diamond
  
• Tracking force, recommended: 1.8 g
  
• Coil wire material: Copper
  
• Recommended load resistance: 47 kOhm
  
• Recommended load capacitance: 150-300 pF
  
• Stylus colour: Blue
  
• Cartridge weight: 6 g