Ortofon 2M Bronze Moving Magnet Cartridge
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Ortofon 2M Bronze Moving Magnet Cartridge
Overview
An elliptical stylus tracks a groove well, but its contact area is still large enough to miss some of the finest high-frequency detail cut into a record, especially toward the end of a side where groove speed drops.
The Ortofon 2M Bronze is a moving magnet phono cartridge built around a nude-mounted Fine Line diamond stylus, a narrower profile than the elliptical styli used lower in the 2M line that increases contact area with the groove wall and helps retrieve more high-frequency detail, particularly toward the inner grooves of a record. An aluminium cantilever keeps the stylus assembly light and rigid.
Output is rated at 5mV with 26dB of channel separation at 1kHz, and a lower recommended tracking force of 1.5 grams reduces wear on records over repeated plays. It's built to run into a standard 47kOhm phono input with 150 to 300pF of load capacitance, and it mounts to any standard half-inch headshell.
Simcoe Audio Video Insight
Because the 2M Bronze tracks at a lower recommended force than the 2M Red or 2M Blue, it's worth double-checking your tonearm's counterweight and anti-skate settings when installing it, since a setup dialed in for a heavier tracking cartridge won't automatically carry over.
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Why the Ortofon 2M Bronze Stands Out
Nude Fine Line Stylus
A narrower profile than an elliptical stylus increases contact area with the groove wall for more high-frequency detail retrieval.
Higher Dynamic Compliance
Rated at 22µm/mN, suited to medium-mass tonearms.
26dB Channel Separation
Delivers more precise stereo imaging than the elliptical models lower in the 2M line.
1.5g Recommended Tracking Force
A lighter tracking force than the Red or Blue, helping reduce record wear over time.
Aluminium Cantilever
Keeps the stylus assembly light and rigid for accurate tracking.
Standard Half-Inch Mount
Fits any standard half-inch headshell without an adapter.
Buyer's Guide
Who It's For
- The Detail-Oriented Listener: wants to hear more of what's cut into the inner grooves of a record than an elliptical stylus retrieves.
- The Record Collector: values the Bronze's lower tracking force to reduce wear on records played repeatedly.
- The 2M Blue Owner Considering a Step Up: wants a clear jump in stylus technology within the same cartridge family.
How It Compares
Where the 2M Blue's nude elliptical stylus improves on the 2M Red's standard elliptical, the 2M Bronze moves to a nude Fine Line profile entirely, widening the stylus's contact area with the groove wall for even more detail retrieval and a step up in channel separation to 26dB from the Blue's 25dB. The Bronze's recommended tracking force also drops to 1.5 grams from 1.8 grams on the Red and Blue, so its tonearm setup needs its own dial-in rather than reusing settings from lower models.
Ortofon 2M Bronze Moving Magnet Cartridge Specifications
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Model | Ortofon 2M Bronze |
| Product Line | 2M Series |
| Type | Moving Magnet (MM) Cartridge |
| Stylus & Tracking | |
| Stylus Type | Nude Fine Line (r/R 8/40 µm) |
| Cantilever | Aluminium |
| Recommended Tracking Force | 1.5g (15mN) |
| Tracking Force Range | 1.4-1.7g (14-17mN) |
| Dynamic Lateral Compliance | 22µm/mN |
| Vertical Tracking Angle | 20° |
| Electrical Specifications | |
| Output Voltage | 5mV at 1kHz, 5cm/sec |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz - 20kHz (+2/-0dB) |
| Channel Separation | 26dB at 1kHz |
| Channel Balance | 1dB at 1kHz |
| Internal Impedance | 1.2kOhm DC Resistance |
| Recommended Load Resistance | 47kOhm |
| Recommended Load Capacitance | 150-300pF |
| Physical Specifications | |
| Weight | 7.2g |
| Cartridge Colour | Black/Bronze |
| Mount Type | Standard Half-Inch |