Ortofon 2MR Blue Moving Magnet Cartridge

Product Summary

The Ortofon 2MR Blue is a low-profile moving magnet cartridge designed for turntables and tonearms where a slimmer cartridge body helps achieve better alignment without spacers. With a nude elliptical stylus and the musical, detailed character of the 2M Blue, it offers a clear step up in refinement, openness and tracking performance for vinyl listeners wanting more from their records.

Key Benefits

• Low-profile 2MR body is ideal for Rega-style tonearms and other turntables where reduced cartridge height is useful
• Nude elliptical stylus retrieves more groove detail than bonded elliptical designs
• Open, detailed sound makes it a strong upgrade for listeners wanting extra clarity and refinement
• Moving magnet design works with standard MM phono inputs and many integrated amplifier phono stages
• Improved tracking ability helps records play with greater stability and lower distortion
• 5.5mV output provides a healthy signal level for easy matching with compatible MM phono stages
• Compatible with Ortofon 2M replacement styli, giving a convenient upgrade path within the range
• Two-screw mounting helps make installation straightforward on compatible tonearms
• 2 years manufacturer's warranty against defects in materials and workmanship

Technical Specifications

Cartridge Type

• Moving Magnet
• Half-inch mount
• Low-profile 2MR cartridge body

Stylus & Cantilever

• Stylus type: Nude Elliptical diamond
• Cantilever material: Aluminium
• Replacement stylus: Ortofon Stylus 2M Blue

Electrical Specifications

• Output voltage at 1kHz, 5cm/sec: 5.5mV
• Recommended load resistance: 47kOhm
• Recommended load capacitance: 150–300pF
• Coil system: Quad coils with split pole pins
• Coil wire material: Copper

Tracking Specifications

• Tracking ability at 315Hz: 80µm
• Recommended tracking force: 1.8g
• Tracking force range: 1.6–2.0g
• Dynamic compliance, lateral: 18µm/mN

Frequency Response

• Frequency range: 20Hz–25kHz

Dimensions

• Width: 18.5mm
• Depth: 24mm
• Height: 14.5mm

Colour

• Black and Blue

What’s in the Box

• Ortofon 2MR Blue moving magnet cartridge
• Stylus guard
• Mounting screws
• Installation guidance