{"product_id":"ortofon-2m-red-moving-magnet-cartridge","title":"Ortofon 2M Red Moving Magnet Cartridge","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost stock cartridges that ship with entry-level turntables use a simple conical stylus, which tends to lose fine detail in the upper frequencies compared to a stylus ground with a more precise profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Ortofon 2M Red is a moving magnet phono cartridge built around an elliptical diamond stylus, Ortofon's most popular entry point into the 2M series. An aluminium cantilever keeps the stylus assembly light and rigid, and the cartridge is designed as a straightforward drop-in upgrade for turntables that shipped with a basic conical-stylus cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOutput is rated at 5.5mV with 22dB of channel separation at 1kHz, and it's built to run into a standard 47kOhm phono input with 150 to 300pF of load capacitance, matching the large 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 Red shares its mount, tracking force, and load requirements with the rest of the 2M line, it's an easy cartridge to set up correctly the first time — and it leaves a clear upgrade path to the 2M Blue or higher later without needing to change tonearm settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMore Info\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy the Ortofon 2M Red Stands Out\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"more-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"font-weight:bold; text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eElliptical Diamond Stylus\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn 8\/18 micron tip radius tracks more detail than a basic conical stylus.\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 and rigid for accurate tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"more-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"font-weight:bold; text-decoration:underline;\"\u003e22dB Channel Separation\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivers clear stereo imaging for a cartridge at this price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"more-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"font-weight:bold; text-decoration:underline;\"\u003e5.5mV Output\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatches the standard input level most moving magnet phono stages expect.\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 Stock Cartridge Upgrader\u003c\/strong\u003e: wants a clear, affordable step up from the basic conical-stylus cartridge that shipped with their turntable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Everyday Vinyl Listener\u003c\/strong\u003e: wants dependable tracking and sound quality without paying for features aimed at dedicated audiophiles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Future Upgrader\u003c\/strong\u003e: wants to start with an affordable 2M-series cartridge and move up to the 2M Blue or higher later without changing tonearm settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow It Compares\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2M Red sits at the entry point of Ortofon's 2M lineup, using a standard elliptical stylus rather than the nude-mounted elliptical diamond found on the 2M Blue. Both share the same 5.5mV output, 1.8g recommended tracking force, and half-inch mount, so moving up to the 2M Blue later is a straightforward swap rather than a full re-setup.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ortofon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50312259764445,"sku":"2MRED","price":144.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/1930\/5859\/files\/ortofon-2m-red-cartridge-side.png?v=1790348227","url":"https:\/\/www.simcoeav.ca\/products\/ortofon-2m-red-moving-magnet-cartridge","provider":"Simcoe Audio Video","version":"1.0","type":"link"}