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Ortofon 2M Blue Nude Elliptical MM Cartridge

Introducing the Ortofon 2M Blue, a cartridge that has earned its place among the best-selling audio products of all time. This remarkable device is the result of a collaboration with the renowned Danish Industrial designer Møller Jensen Design, the same creative force behind the award-winning MC Jubilee and Kontrapunkt series. The 2M Blue's design is inspired by the facets of a diamond, elegantly tracing the grooves of a record's surface, and its combination of form and functionality is truly exceptional. With a modern, easy-to-pronounce name that signifies "MM" for moving magnet, the 2M Blue is more than just a visual delight; it is a precision-engineered cartridge designed to deliver the most accurate and uncolored sound reproduction possible.

Unmatched Design and Performance

The 2M Blue features Ortofon's exclusive Plug-and-Play MkII solution, making it a practical and elegant choice for users seeking easy mounting and replacement on S-shaped tonearms. Its unique design is not just for show; it has been engineered to the highest standards, ensuring a flat frequency response akin to a moving coil cartridge. The 2M series is known for its split pole pins, an Ortofon invention that contributes to its exceptional sound quality. The 2M Blue is optimized for ease of mounting, with a weight and size that fit the most common turntables on the market today. This series provides excellent compatibility across a wide variety of playback systems and phono preamps.

Key Features and Specifications

Featuring a nude elliptical diamond stylus and split pole pins with a copper wire, the 2M Blue offers an improved engine that provides an increased output of 5.5 mV and optimized sound reproduction. Its cartridge body is crafted from Hopelex, an environmentally friendly material that ensures high rigidity while eliminating unwanted resonances. The 2M Blue adds more dynamics and resolution, sounding more open and reproducing more details compared to the 2M Red model. Key features include a universal mount fitting a wide range of S-shaped tonearms, a weight of 20 g with the cartridge pre-mounted, and a stylish, hi-tech design. The cartridge body is also made from Hopelex, which ensures high rigidity while eliminating unwanted resonances. Below is a list of the specifications that highlight the 2M Blue's technical excellence:

• Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec: 5.5 mV
• Channel balance at 1 kHz: 1.5 dB
• Channel separation at 1 kHz: 25 dB
• Frequency range at - 3dB: 20-25.000 Hz
• Frequency response: 20-20.000 Hz + 2 / - 1 dB
• Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force: 80 µm
• Compliance, dynamic, lateral: 20 µm/mN
• Stylus type: Nude Elliptical
• Stylus tip radius: r/R 8/18 µm
• Tracking force range: 1.6-2.0 g (16-20 mN)
• Tracking force, recommended: 1.8 g (18 mN)
• Tracking angle: 20°
• Internal impedance, DC resistance: 1.3 kOhm
• Internal inductance: 700 mH
• Recommended load resistance: 47 kOhm
• Recommended load capacitance: 150-300 pF
• Cartridge color, body/stylus: Black/Blue
• Cartridge weight: 7.2 g