The 2M Red is the low-end of this new and already famous 2M range of the Danish constructor Ortofon.
This range was designed in partnership with the Moller Jensen Design agency, which has developed other high-end products such as the Ortofon Mc Jubilee and Kontrapunkt cartridges!
Ortofon 2M Red: technology
All the models in this series (4 in total) feature a magnetic system that comprises a divided magnet.
This is not really a new technology as Ortofon invented it and already proposed it on the 500 models. But here it has been specially improved and optimised, noticeably reducing the distortion and particularly improving the linearity and extent of the frequency response especially in the treble which is often the weakness of moving magnet cartridges.
The intention of the manufacturer was clearly to propose a moving magnet cartridge with performances close to the ones achieved by a moving coil.
The very high quality stylus has an elliptical profile.
Ortofon 2M Red: listening and review
The dynamic range of this 2M Red is outstanding. the top of the spectrum is highly defined with no sharpness.
The bass is not the deepest there is but has the advantage of being expressive and precise.
The entire sound quality is incredibly consistent.
We can confirm that this Ortofon 2M Red MM cartridge is set to become a benchmark in its range, and a classic. It also opens a lot more doors in terms of upgrades and can be equipped with a Ortofon 2M Blue stylus.
Many manufacturers have already taken it on as a standard fitting in their own turntables!
Would recommend!
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FranckType: MM
Output: 5.5 mV
Channel separation at 1 kHz: 22dB
Frequency response at -3dB: 20 Hz/25 KHz
Compliance: 20 Um/Nm
Stylus: Elliptical
Tracking force: 1.6g-2.0g
Optimum tracking force: 1.8g
SRA: 20°
Internal impedance: 1.3 kOhm
Internal inductance: 700 mH
Load resistance: 47 KHz
Load capacitance: 150-300 pF
Weight: 7.2 g
Replacement stylus: 2M Red or 2M Blue stylus
Customer reviews
Génial
Alors bien sûr la RED est géniale, mais plus encore la relation avec maplatine.com. Écoute, accompagnement et explication au RDV super équipe, notamment Valentin qui est super.
Conseil et achat cellule
Très bon conseil reçu de ma platine.com et achat reçu en très bon état, rapidement.
Vinyl is back.
J'avais ressorti de la naphtaline ma vieille platine Philips AF-829 des années 80 qui était FULL automatique et très complète pour l'époque. .J'ai changé la courroie d'entrainement et adapté la cellule Ortofon 2M Red à la tète déjà en place et là j'ai redécouvert tous mes vinyles avec une aération du son, une dynamique et un niveau de détails que je n'avais jamais entendu auparavant avec mes galettes.Un vrai plaisir.Merci à Franck pour ses conseils avisés,son professionnalisme et son expérience qui me serviront dans mes prochains achats.Bravo à l'équipe.Un site à recommander absolument.
MAGNIFIQUE !
sur ma SL 1700 je vient d'installer cette petit cellule en remplacement d'une Réga 100 d'époque pas déçu elle est redonne du tonus et des détailles, je redécouvre mes galettes ! merci pour maplatine !