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Ortofon 2MR Red 2MR Red Low Profile Cartridge for Rega Tone Arms

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  • Ortofon 2MR Red low profile phono cartridge
  • Easy mounting on Rega tonearms
  • Eliminates the need for shims or costly upgraded counterweights



Product Description

For optimized fit on low-profile turntables

2MR Red

2MR Red Premounted

The Ortofon 2MR series is designed with a newly developed cartridge housing for optimized fitting on low-profile turntables. With its ultra-slim 3mm height reduction, seamless integration is guaranteed. The cartridge's slimline body eliminates the need for spacers or modifications, ensuring quick, easy mounting with just two screws.

Experience unmatched compatibility with all 2M styli and revel in the high-performance motor system featuring quad coils and split pole pins, exclusive to genuine Ortofon cartridges.

2MR Red
Accuracy level

Taking a step into music itself

With the 2MR Red you will hear the music come to life on its own terms. It is like taking a step into the music itself. This is our entry-level cartridge in the series, but what an entry. The 2MR Red delivers an open, dynamic sound with a slight touch of warmth.

Compatibility

Designed for low-profile turntables

The Ortofon 2MR Red features a specially designed cartridge housing tailored for turntables and tonearms like Rega, matching their requirement for low-form factor cartridges.

With its narrow cartridge housing, it seamlessly integrates without a need for modifications or spacers under the tonearm, enabling quick and easy mounting with just two screws.

2MR Red
2MR Red
Features

Hear the music come to life

The 2MR Red features a high-performance motor system with quad coils and Ortofon’s very own invention: the split pole pins with a copper wire that gives you a sound reproduction so precise only your heart dares skip a beat.

The engine provides an increased output of 5.5 mV, an optimized sound reproduction, and a high level of sonic accuracy. With the 2M Red you will hear the music come to life on its own terms. It is like taking a step into the music itself.

Output voltage (at 1 kHz, 5cm/sec ): 5.5 mV
Tracking ability at 315Hz (at recommended tracking force): 70 µm
Compliance, dynamic, lateral 18 µm/mN
Stylus type Elliptical on Aluminium cantilever
Tracking force, recommended 1.8 g
Coil wire material Copper
Cartridge weight 6 g
Recommended load capacitance 150-300 pF
Recommended load resistance 47 kOhm

RedBird3D
Reviewed in France on March 2, 2025
Top, utilisée en remplacement d'une Goldring Elektra sur Nad 533.Le son est bon, et aucune saute de lecture une fois le bras réglé.Ce qui est cool, c'est qu'au moment de changer le diamant, on peut remplacer la rouge par la bleue, qui est compatible, sans avoir à refaire le tracking. Certains cependant, pourraient préférer le son de la rouge, qui est moins clair dans les mediums et aigus (et donc plus punchy).
Hans J. S.
Reviewed in Germany on February 26, 2025
Passt perfekt zu einem Oldtimer Plattenspieler, wie dem Pioneer PL-L1000, den ich restaurierte und der mit diesem Tonabnehmer wieder richtig gut klingt.Lieferung war schnell, Verpackung stabil - insgesamt gutes Preis-Leistungsverhältnis.
Massimiliano
Reviewed in Italy on February 2, 2025
Ho acquistato la Ortofon 2MR Red per aggiornare la testina del mio giradischi, e devo dire che è stata una scelta azzeccata. Questo modello offre un suono dettagliato, una costruzione di qualità e un’installazione perfetta per giradischi con shell a basso profilo, rendendola un’opzione ideale per chi cerca un miglioramento significativo nella resa sonora.Design compatto e compatibilità perfettaLa serie 2MR di Ortofon è progettata appositamente per giradischi con uno spazio limitato tra la shell e il piatto, e la 2MR Red si adatta perfettamente senza necessità di spessori aggiuntivi. Il design ottimizzato consente un montaggio facile e veloce, mantenendo l’equilibrio ideale del braccio e riducendo al minimo eventuali problemi di tracking.Qualità sonora sorprendenteLa Ortofon 2MR Red offre un suono ricco e dettagliato, con una risposta bilanciata tra bassi profondi, medi naturali e alti cristallini. Ho notato subito una maggiore definizione rispetto alla testina entry-level che utilizzavo in precedenza, con una separazione stereo eccellente e una resa dinamica che dà nuova vita ai miei vinili.✅ Bassi pieni e controllati, senza essere invadenti.✅ Medi chiari e naturali, perfetti per voci e strumenti acustici.✅ Alti nitidi ma non affaticanti, con una resa piacevole e dettagliata.Tracking preciso e ridotta usura dei dischiL’ago ellittico assicura un ottimo tracking, riducendo la distorsione e l’usura dei vinili. Anche su dischi usati o con leggeri difetti, la lettura rimane stabile e senza fastidiosi salti.Rapporto qualità-prezzoPer il prezzo, la 2MR Red è una delle migliori testine disponibili. Offre una qualità sonora notevolmente superiore alle testine base e rappresenta un eccellente punto di partenza per chi desidera avvicinarsi al mondo dell’alta fedeltà senza spendere una fortuna. Inoltre, essendo compatibile con la 2MR Blue, è possibile aggiornare solo lo stilo in futuro per un ulteriore miglioramento della qualità audio.ConclusioneLa Ortofon 2MR Red è una testina eccellente per chi vuole migliorare la resa sonora del proprio giradischi senza complicazioni. Il suo design ottimizzato, la qualità costruttiva e il suono dettagliato la rendono un acquisto altamente consigliato per ogni appassionato di vinili. Assolutamente promossa!
Richard M
Reviewed in Canada on September 12, 2024
I have a Dual CS 455-1 turntable. I quite like it but I found that the supplied Ortofon 10B ( B stands for Bulk which is how it is called when manufacturers supply them in systems ) cartridge did not sit properly. The tonearm was actually higher by the cartridge than by the pivot point. The sound was not very good. I tried a cork/rubber mat instead of the supplied felt mat as it was a touch slimmer but that did not create any real difference. Reviewing that the 2MR series of Ortofon cartridges are slimmer in height than their regular offerings, I tried this and it solved my issues. I now have proper VTA and the sound is very good. Azimuth is around 20 degrees which is good for most turntables. I had a 2M blue cartridge as a backup for another turntable so I just switched the stylus to improve things more. If you wish to have a back-up mounted cartridge, you will need a Dual specific cartridge holder, not one of the regular ones that you find on Amazon.
Rick Cortez
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2024
I had this cartridge in my other turntable. I liked it so much that i boughy another one.
Scott D.
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2024
This cartridge made my Beatles Revolver album sound new. Need I say more?
Wh
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2024
I don't have an elaborate system but this does sound much better than the stock cartridge that came on my crosley c200
Alexis B.
Reviewed in Sweden on December 5, 2024
Bought it together with an Fosie box X1 and it was worth it !A big sound improvement compared to my old OM 10 straight into my nad phono inlet.