Ortofon Hifi 2M BLUE PREMOUNTED
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An MM Reference Designed to Take Your Vinyl Playback to the Next Level
The 2M Blue belongs to the family of MM (moving magnet) phono cartridges, designed to offer an audible upgrade without complicating the setup. It targets users who want to gain in definition, tracking cleanliness, and transient precision, while maintaining the broad compatibility and ease of use typical of an MM cartridge.
Who Is It For, and In What Uses?
This cartridge is aimed at discerning vinyl enthusiasts, DJs focused on listening/selection (rather than "battle" use), as well as hi-fi and home studio setups where playback must remain reliable and expressive. It is particularly suitable for turntables used for extended listening, digging sessions, or record recordings (rips) where a good balance between dynamics, finesse, and timbral accuracy is sought.
With a tracking force range of 1.6 to 2.0 g (recommended 1.8 g), it is easy to set up and remains tolerant, provided that alignment and tonearm adjustment are carefully done. Its excellent stated frequency response of 20 to 20,000 Hz (+2 / -1 dB) makes it a versatile solution, comfortable on both very clean modern pressings and older records.
Features and Innovations
The 2M Blue adopts a nude elliptical stylus, a choice appreciated for its ability to read grooves with more precision than a standard elliptical tip, limiting information loss and improving micro-detail reproduction. In terms of performance, the cartridge offers a channel separation of 25 dB at 1 kHz (15 dB at 15 kHz) and a channel balance of 1.5 dB at 1 kHz, values that contribute to a more coherent stereo image.
Electrical compatibility is clearly MM-typed: recommended load resistance of 47 kOhm and recommended load capacitance of 150 to 300 pF. With an internal impedance of 1.3 ohms and internal inductance of 700 mH, pairing with a properly adjusted phono preamp (load/capacitance) will optimize transparency and tonal balance. Finally, the diamond's lifespan can reach up to 1000 hours with proper care, making it a relevant choice for regular listening, provided records and stylus are kept clean and the recommended tracking force is respected.
Technical specifications
| DJing type | Monitoring |
| Category | cell |
| Type | Moving magnet |
| Destination | hifi |
| Diamond tip | elliptical |
| Color | Blue |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Diamond | Nude / Elliptical |
| Stylus tip radius | r/R 8/18 µm |
| Tracking angle | 20 degrees |
| Replacement diamond | 2M Blue (interchangeable with 2M Red and 2M Silver) |
| Diamond lifespan | with proper care, up to 1000 hours possible without performance degradation |
| Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5 cm/sec | 5.5 mV |
| Channel balance at 1 kHz | 1.5 dB |
| Channel separation at 1 kHz | 25 dB |
| Channel separation at 15 kHz | 15 dB |
| Frequency response | 20-20,000 Hz (+2 / -1 dB) |
| Tracking capacity (315 Hz with recommended tracking force) | 80 µm |
| Compliance, dynamic, lateral | 20 µm/mN |
| Tracking force range | 1.6 to 2.0 g (16 to 20 mN) |
| Recommended tracking force | 1.8 g (18 mN) |
| Internal impedance | 1.3 ohms |
| Internal inductance | 700 mH |
| Recommended load resistance | 47 kOhm |
| Recommended load capacitance | 150-300 pF |
| Cartridge and stylus color | Black/Blue |
| Weight of 2MR cartridge | 6 g |
| Weight of Verso 2M and 2M cartridges | 7.2 g |
| Weight of pre-mounted 2M cartridge | 16.7 g |
Questions frequently asked
What tracking force should be set for the Ortofon 2M Blue Premounted cartridge?
The recommended tracking force is 1.8 g (18 mN), with an adjustable range between 1.6 and 2.0 g.
Is the 2M Blue compatible with an MM phono input?
This moving magnet cartridge delivers 5.5 mV at 1 kHz for 5 cm/s. An MM phono input set to 47 kOhm is required, with a recommended load capacitance between 150 and 300 pF.
What stylus diamond is used on this phono cartridge?
The cartridge features a nude elliptical stylus with an 8/18 µm radius. This geometry ensures a frequency response from 20 Hz to 20 kHz (+2 / -1 dB).
Is the stylus of the 2M Blue replaceable?
The replacement stylus for the 2M Blue is interchangeable with the 2M Red and 2M Silver models. Its lifespan can reach up to 1000 hours with proper maintenance. Keeping records and the stylus clean contributes to this durability.
Is this cartridge suitable for DJing?
This model is intended for DJing focused on listening and selection rather than battle use. Its rated tracking ability reaches 80 µm at 315 Hz with the recommended tracking force.
