{"product_id":"orto-2mblue-cart","title":"Ortofon 2M Blue Cartridge","description":"\n\u003cp\u003ePnP version comes pre-mounted into a custom-designed 2M headshell. The headshell is a standard SME-type mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2M Series of cartridges is designed for precise and accurate retrieval of the information in the record groove. Our philosophy is to play the record sound as accurate as possible, without coloring the sound\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe name 2M was selected from several ideas. We wanted a modern name that would be easy to pronounce and remember, and therefore an alphanumerical name was chosen. 2M means MM, which is the abbreviation for moving magnet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2M series of cartridges features Ortofons trademark split pole pins, an invention that enables moving magnet cartridges to have a flat frequency response, as with a moving coil cartridge. Split pole pins were invented by Ortofon, and were originally presented in the 500 series and Super OM series.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe have optimized the design for ease of mounting the cartridge, and the weight and size to fit the most common turntables on the market today. The 2M Series provides excellent compatibility when used in an assortment of playback systems and with a wide variety of phono preamps.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2M Blue Series features:\u003cbr\u003e2m blue verso\u003cbr\u003e- an improved engine, which provides an increased output of 5.5mV\u003cbr\u003e- Nude Elliptical diamond and split pole pins with a copper wire\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2M Headshell features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUniversal mount fitting a wide range of tonearms. NB: on Technics models please use the auxiliary weight which is vital in this case.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe headshell body is manufactured from a special compound used for Medical industry, ensures high rigidity while reducing unwanted vibration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElegant hi-tech design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength 52mm. Headshell with a 2M cartridge pre-mounted provides correct Baerwald alignment with Ortofon TA-110\/210, likewise with the major part of tonearms with universal mount   \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight 16,9g, weight with a 2M cartridge pre-mounted 23g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExclusive plug-and-play solution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTechnical data 2M Blue \/ 2M Blue Verso\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm\/sec.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5,5 mV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChannel balance at 1 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,5 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChannel separation at 1 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChannel separation at 15 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequency range at - 3dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20-25.000 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequency response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20-20.000 Hz + 2 \/ - 1 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80 µm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompliance, dynamic, lateral\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 µm\/mN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStylus type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNude Elliptical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStylus tip radius\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003er\/R 8\/18 µm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTracking force range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,6-2,0g (16-20 mN)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTracking force, recommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,8 g (18 mN)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTracking angle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInternal impedance, DC resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,3 kOhm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInternal inductance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e700 mH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended load resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47 kOhm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended load capacitance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150-300 pF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCartridge colour, body\/stylus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\/Blue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCartridge weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7,2 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReplacement stylus unit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2M Blue (interchangeable with2M Red)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStylus protection guard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2M Blue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"3\"\u003eHow to replace M2,0 mm screws on 2M Blue Verso\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"3\"\u003eRemove the stylus with the stylus protection guard from the cartridge body to avoid any damage to the diamondUsing Torx 8 key, unscrew the black screw from the Verso top plateRemove the top plate from the cartridge body by pulling the screws offRemove the two countersunk screws from the top plateInsert the two M2,0 mm screws in the top plateMount the top plate on the cartridge body. 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