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2M Red cartridge body with its stylus fitted. Headshell not included. This open-box item has been inspected by a professional technician and deemed to be in excellent working condition.
Ortofon 2M Red Moving Magnet Cartridge - Open Box
Open box · Complete cartridge · stylus included
Open box item. 2M Red moving magnet cartridge with a Bonded Elliptical stylus. headshell sold separately.
- Bonded Elliptical diamond
- 1.8 g recommended tracking force
Vendor:
Ortofon
Product Type:
Turntable Cartridge
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Cutoff: 1 PM ET Monday–Friday; noon Saturday. No shipping Sundays or federal holidays. Exceptions may apply.Standard half-inch mounting. Confirm tonearm height clearance, weight range and alignment requirements before ordering. Use a suitable MM phono input.
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Premounted versions require a compatible removable-headshell tonearm. Check fit before ordering.
Ortofon 2M Red Moving Magnet Cartridge - Open Box$85.00
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This open-box item has been inspected by a professional technician and deemed to be in excellent working condition.
2M Red: choose the right cartridge
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.
Complete cartridge; headshell sold separately
This version includes the 2M Red body with its Bonded Elliptical stylus fitted. It uses standard half-inch mounting and requires installation and alignment. Check tonearm height clearance, weight range and your phono input before ordering.
Choose the assembly for your system
Standard half-inch mounting. Confirm tonearm height clearance, weight range and alignment requirements before ordering. 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 Moving Magnet Cartridge or Ortofon 2MR Red Moving Magnet Cartridge, or ask Audio Exchange to help confirm the correct fit.
Compatibility & setup
Check compatibility
Standard half-inch mounting. Confirm tonearm height clearance, weight range and alignment requirements before ordering. Use a suitable MM phono input.
Installation
Mount and align the cartridge, connect the leads and set tonearm balance, tracking force (1.8 g) and anti-skate according to the equipment manuals.
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
- Half-inch
- Output voltage
- 5.5 mV
- Recommended load
- 47 kΩ
- Recommended capacitance
- 150–300 pF
- Cartridge body weight
- 7.2 g
Compare your options
Ortofon 2M Red Moving Magnet Cartridge - Open Box
$85.00 Sold out
- Bonded Elliptical diamond
- 1.8 g recommended tracking force
An accessible starting point for everyday stereo record playback.
Ortofon 2M Red Moving Magnet Cartridge
$109.99 In stock
- Bonded Elliptical diamond
- 1.8 g recommended tracking force
An accessible starting point for everyday stereo record playback.
Ortofon 2M Blue Moving Magnet Cartridge
$219.99 In stock
- Nude Elliptical diamond
- 1.8 g recommended tracking force
Nude Elliptical tracing for a more resolving presentation than Red.
Ortofon 2M Bronze Moving Magnet Cartridge
$459.99 In stock
- Nude Fine Line diamond
- 1.5 g recommended tracking force
A Nude Fine Line stylus for tracing finer groove information.
Questions before ordering
Will this cartridge fit my turntable?
Check the tonearm’s half-inch mounting, cartridge height and supported weight range, then confirm you have an MM phono input. Some low-profile tonearms need a different body such as 2MR. Send us your turntable and current cartridge model before ordering if you are unsure.
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.
Does a complete cartridge mean it is premounted?
A complete cartridge includes the body and stylus. A headshell is included only when the listing specifically says premounted. A standard cartridge still needs mounting and alignment.
Shipping & returns
Shipping and availability
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