{"product_id":"ortofon-2m-blue-moving-magnet-cartridge","title":"Ortofon 2M Blue Moving Magnet Cartridge","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA stylus bonded to a metal shank adds mass right where a cartridge needs to move the least, and that extra mass can round off the fine detail at the top end of a record.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Ortofon 2M Blue is a moving magnet phono cartridge built around a nude-mounted elliptical diamond, removing the metal shank a bonded stylus relies on and reducing the moving mass at the stylus tip. Split pole pin technology helps keep the frequency response flat across the audible range, and an aluminium cantilever keeps the stylus assembly light without sacrificing rigidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOutput is rated at 5.5mV with 25dB of channel separation at 1kHz, and it's built to run into a standard 47kOhm phono input with 150 to 300pF of load capacitance, covering the majority of moving magnet phono stages without extra adjustment. It mounts to any standard half-inch headshell.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSimcoe Audio Video Insight\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause the 2M Blue's nude stylus sits directly at the end of the cantilever without a metal mounting shank, it's more exposed to handling than a bonded stylus like the one on the 2M Red — worth keeping in mind when cleaning the stylus or setting tracking force for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMore Info\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy the Ortofon 2M Blue Stands Out\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"more-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"font-weight:bold; text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eNude Elliptical Stylus\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemoves the metal mounting shank a bonded stylus relies on, reducing moving mass at the tip for better high-frequency tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"more-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"font-weight:bold; text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eSplit Pole Pin Technology\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelps keep the frequency response flat across the audible range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"more-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"font-weight:bold; text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eAluminium Cantilever\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeeps the stylus assembly light without sacrificing rigidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"more-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"font-weight:bold; text-decoration:underline;\"\u003e25dB Channel Separation\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivers more precise stereo imaging than a standard elliptical cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"more-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"font-weight:bold; text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eWide Phono Stage Compatibility\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRuns into a standard 47kOhm input with 150 to 300pF of load capacitance, covering most moving magnet phono stages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"more-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"font-weight:bold; text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eStandard Half-Inch Mount\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFits any standard half-inch headshell without an adapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBuyer's Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Detail-Focused Listener\u003c\/strong\u003e: wants the extended high-frequency tracking a nude stylus offers over Ortofon's entry-level cartridges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2M Red Owner Ready to Upgrade\u003c\/strong\u003e: wants a clear step up in channel separation and stylus design without leaving the 2M family or changing phono stage settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Hands-On Vinyl Enthusiast\u003c\/strong\u003e: comfortable with the extra care a nude stylus calls for during cleaning and setup, in exchange for its performance benefit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow It Compares\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhere the 2M Red uses a standard elliptical stylus, the 2M Blue steps up to a nude-mounted elliptical diamond, which Ortofon credits for its wider channel separation of 25dB against the Red's 22dB and a tighter frequency response tolerance. Both share the same 5.5mV output and 1.8g recommended tracking force, so the 2M Blue is a direct upgrade path for a 2M Red owner rather than a change in setup.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ortofon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50312161362141,"sku":"2MBLUE","price":274.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/1930\/5859\/files\/ortofon-2m-blue-cartridge-side.png?v=1790348067","url":"https:\/\/www.simcoeav.ca\/fr\/products\/ortofon-2m-blue-moving-magnet-cartridge","provider":"Simcoe Audio Video","version":"1.0","type":"link"}