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2M Red cartridge with its stylus fitted, supplied on an Ortofon SH-4 headshell. This open-box product has been inspected by a professional technician and is in like-new condition.
2M Red pre-mounted on SH-4 Headshell - Open Box
Open box · Cartridge + SH-4 headshell
Open box item. 2M Red moving magnet cartridge with a Bonded Elliptical stylus, supplied on an SH-4 headshell.
- Bonded Elliptical diamond
- 1.8 g recommended tracking force
- SH-4 headshell included
Vendor:
Ortofon
Product Type:
Turntable Cartridge
- $135.00
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Cutoff: 1 PM ET Monday–Friday; noon Saturday. No shipping Sundays or federal holidays. Exceptions may apply.Requires a compatible removable-headshell tonearm connector and sufficient balance range. Check overhang, alignment and clearance; this is not a universal fit. Use a suitable MM phono input.
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Premounted versions require a compatible removable-headshell tonearm. Check fit before ordering.
2M Red pre-mounted on SH-4 Headshell - Open Box$135.00
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This open-box product has been inspected by a professional technician and is in like-new condition.
2M Red: cartridge and SH-4 headshell together
The Red is the entry point to the 2M stereo range. Its Elliptical stylus offers an open, lively presentation with a touch of warmth, and a compatible Blue stylus provides a future upgrade path.
What the premounted version includes
The 2M Red cartridge and its fitted stylus are supplied on an Ortofon SH-4 headshell. This reduces the work of attaching a cartridge to a separate headshell, but final alignment, overhang, balance and tracking force still need to be checked on your turntable.
Check the tonearm connection
Requires a compatible removable-headshell tonearm connector and sufficient balance range. Check overhang, alignment and clearance; this is not a universal fit. Use a suitable MM phono input.
The recommended tracking force for this assembly is 1.8 g. Verify the setting after fitting or changing a stylus, rather than assuming the previous adjustment is correct.
Compare Ortofon 2M Red pre-mounted on SH-4 Headshell or Ortofon 2MR Red Moving Magnet Cartridge, or ask Audio Exchange to help confirm the correct fit.
Compatibility & setup
Check compatibility
Requires a compatible removable-headshell tonearm connector and sufficient balance range. Check overhang, alignment and clearance; this is not a universal fit. Use a suitable MM phono input.
Installation
Attach the headshell to a compatible arm, then verify overhang, alignment, balance, tracking force (1.8 g) and anti-skate for your turntable. Premounting does not remove the need to check the final setup.
Specifications
- Diamond profile
- Bonded Elliptical
- Recommended tracking force
- 1.8 g
- Tracking force range
- 1.6–2.0 g
- Stylus tip radius
- r/R 8/18 µm
- Cantilever
- Aluminium
- Mounting
- SH-4 removable headshell
- Output voltage
- 5.5 mV
- Recommended load
- 47 kΩ
- Recommended capacitance
- 150–300 pF
- Cartridge body weight
- 7.2 g
- Premounted assembly weight
- 16.7 g
Compare your options
2M Red pre-mounted on SH-4 Headshell - Open Box
$135.00 Sold out
- Bonded Elliptical diamond
- 1.8 g recommended tracking force
- SH-4 headshell included
An accessible starting point for everyday stereo record playback.
Ortofon 2M Red pre-mounted on SH-4 Headshell
$169.99 In stock
- Bonded Elliptical diamond
- 1.8 g recommended tracking force
- SH-4 headshell included
An accessible starting point for everyday stereo record playback.
Ortofon 2M Blue Cartridge Mounted on SH-4 Headshell
$269.99 In stock
- Nude Elliptical diamond
- 1.8 g recommended tracking force
- SH-4 headshell included
Nude Elliptical tracing for a more resolving presentation than Red.
Ortofon 2M Bronze Premounted on SH4 Headshell
$499.00 In stock
- Nude Fine Line diamond
- 1.5 g recommended tracking force
- SH-4 headshell included
A Nude Fine Line stylus for tracing finer groove information.
Questions before ordering
Will this premounted version fit my tonearm?
It requires a compatible removable-headshell connection, with sufficient balance range and clearance. An S-shaped arm alone is not proof of fit. Confirm the connector, overhang and alignment requirements for your exact turntable before ordering.
Can I upgrade my 2M Red with the Blue stylus?
Yes. Ortofon supports the Blue stylus as an upgrade for the 2M Red and 2MR Red. You can retain a correctly installed, compatible cartridge body.
Can you match it from my turntable model?
The turntable model helps, but its cartridge may have been changed. Send us the current cartridge model and a clear photo if you are unsure.
What does the condition label apply to?
The condition statement applies to this individual listing. Read its description for the recorded inspection, packaging and accessory details. Do not assume the condition or contents of a new unit apply to an open-box or used item.
Shipping & returns
Shipping and availability
Dispatch depends on current stock of the exact item ordered. Replenishment estimates are not guaranteed shipping dates. See our shipping policy for rates, eligible destinations, and processing times.
Before opening or installing
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