Ortofon 2M Blue best tracking force

Ortofon 2M Blue best tracking force

  • Ortofon 2M Blue best tracking force

Ortofon 2M Blue Stylus

Moving Magnet Nude Elliptical Replacement Stylus for Fluance Reference Turntables (2MBLUE)

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Get it : November 10 - November 16

Overview

Specifications

Ortofon 2M Blue best tracking force

Stylus ShapeElliptical
Stylus Size0.3 x 0.7 mil (r/R 8/18 µm)
Stylus TipNude Diamond
Frequency Response20 to 20,000 Hz
Channel Separation25 dB (1Khz)
Vertical Tracking Force1.8g +/- 0.2g
Vertical Tracking Angle20 degrees
Output Voltage5.5 mV
Frequency Range20 to 25,000 Hz (-3db)
Channel Balance1.5 dB (1Khz)
Compatible WithOrtofon 2M Blue and 2M Red (Included with RT83/RT84/RT85)
UPC5705796180022
What's Included
  • Ortofon 2M Blue Stylus
  • Instruction Sheet
  • Customer Reviews

    Kara S July 24, 2022

    This is a different level than what we were used to hearing. There is a reason this is more expensive. You get what you pay for.

    5 Tom December 3, 2021

    For the investment, the 2M Blue is in a league on its own. Mine was included part of a purchase of a Fluance RT85. and the sound is stunning.

    Bright, crisp, and wide-ranged.

    Tom 5 Angus D June 28, 2020

    It makes every record sound amazing, more amazing than I've ever heard. but it is sensitive and finicky. It has dulled quite quickly, and it's not a cheap replacement.

    Angus D 5

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    History of the 2M Series

    The 2M Series was developed in conjunction with the Danish designer Moeller Jensen Design. Inspired by the facets of a diamond, whose contours gracefully trace the grooves on a record’s surface, the 2M’s handsome elegance establishes a great combination of form and functionality.

    Of course, the 2M isn’t just another pretty face. It has been engineered to the highest standards and is congruent with Ortofon’s unrelenting commitment to providing the most precise and accurate reproduction possible without coloration.

    The name “2M” was chosen as it represents the abbreviation for moving magnet, MM.

    The four-model 2M line was originally introduced in 2008, and since then the range has been extended to include True-mono models 2M MONO and 78. Also available are models with expanded mounting options, such as Verso for bottom mount headshells and PnP for direct mounting on arms with universal mount.

    Advancements in Sound

    The differences among the 2M variants concern three primary areas: engine, body material and stylus profile.

    The entire 2M Series features Ortofon’s split pole pins, an invention which 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 and Ortofon OM Super Series.

    The 2M 78, 2M Mono, 2M Red and 2M Blue use an improved engine, which provides an optimized sound reproduction and a high level of sonic accuracy.

    The 2M Bronze and 2M Black use a special upgraded engine, featuring split pole pins with a silver-plated copper wire. The cartridge body material used for the 2M Bronze and 2M Black is manufactured from Lexan DMX Piano Black, a revolutionary material which ensures high rigidity while eliminating unwanted resonances.

    Product Of Denmark

    Today Ortofon is a micro-mechanical powerhouse, which develops, manufactures and markets the world acclaimed Ortofon cartridges and components for the hearing aids industry.

    We benefit from being established in Denmark, a country recognized for its strong tradition in acoustics and its wealth of other high-end manufacturers, who make hearing aids and acoustic measurement equipment, in addition to all aspects of high-end audio.

    Ortofon is owned by Danish businessmen and employs a staff of 100 people. The Ortofon manufacturing unit in Nakskov in the south of Denmark has modern machinery combined with experienced operators, so human craftsmanship is delivered with uniform industrial quality.

    What is the tracking force for ortofon 2M blue?

    Technical Data.

    What is the tracking force for ortofon 2M red?

    The tracking-force range for this cartridge is 1.6-2.0g with a normal value of 1.8g, which is the setting that I use. I find the cartridge to be a competent tracker – the sound is clear and clean.

    How long will an ortofon 2M Blue Last?

    Stylus lifetime: with proper care we find that up to 1000 hours is possible without degradation of performance.

    Is ortofon 2M Blue MM or MC?

    Of course, the 2M isn't just another pretty face. It has been engineered to the highest standards and is congruent with Ortofon's unrelenting commitment to providing the most precise and accurate reproduction possible without coloration. The name “2M” was chosen as it represents the abbreviation for moving magnet, MM.