2M 78 PREMOUNTED
Ortofon 2M 78 pre-installed on an SH-4 Black headshell. Spherical 65-µm diamond stylus for shellac records, ready to use with S-type tonearms. Tracking force: 3 g. The easiest way to achieve accurate shellac playback.
2M 78 STANDARD
The Ortofon 2M 78 is the specialist for 78-RPM shellac records. The spherical diamond with a 65 µm tracking radius precisely matches the groove dimensions of historic shellac pressings. With an output voltage of 6 mV and a recommended tracking force of 3 g, it ensures gentle, faithful reproduction of valuable original recordings without excessive record wear. Indispensable for shellac record collections.
2M 78 VERSO
Ortofon 2M 78 Verso for Verso headshells. Spherical diamond with a 65 µm tracking radius for 78-RPM shellac records. Reverse mounting orientation. Recommended tracking force: 3 g.
2M BLACK LVB 250
The Ortofon 2M Black LVB 250 is a special edition commemorating the 250th anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven’s birth. It features the famous bare Shibata diamond on a Boron cantilever with an exclusive engraving. Technically identical to the 2M Black: 5 mV output voltage, 30 dB channel separation, frequency response up to 50 kHz, recommended tracking force 1.5 g. A collector’s item and top-tier audiophile tool for vinyl enthusiasts with an appreciation for musical heritage.
2M BLACK LVB 250 PREMOUNTED
Ortofon 2M Black LVB 250 Beethoven Edition pre-installed on an SH-4 Black headshell. Bare Shibata diamond on a boron cantilever. Limited anniversary edition, ready to install. Tracking force: 1.5 g.
2M BLACK PREMOUNTED
Ortofon 2M Black pre-installed on an SH-4 Black headshell. Bare Shibata diamond on a boron cantilever, 5 mV, up to 50 kHz. The flagship system is ready to use right out of the box. Recommended tracking force: 1.5 g.
2M BLACK STANDARD
The Ortofon 2M Black is the flagship model of the 2M series, featuring a bare Shibata diamond on a boron cantilever. The Shibata cut offers the widest contact area of all 2M cartridges, reproduces frequencies up to 50 kHz, and minimizes track noise. Output voltage 5 mV, channel separation 30 dB at 1 kHz, recommended tracking force 1.5 g. The reference MM system for the most demanding listeners.
2M BLACK VERSO
Ortofon 2M Black Verso for bottom-mounted headshells. Bare Shibata diamond on a boron cantilever, 5 mV, up to 50 kHz. Flagship sound for Verso tonearms. Tracking force: 1.5 g.
2M BLUE PREMOUNTED
Ortofon 2M Blue pre-installed on an SH-4 Black headshell. Bare elliptical diamond, 5.5 mV. Ready to use with S-shaped tonearms. Tracking force: 1.8 g. The quickest way to achieve audiophile-quality 2M Blue sound.
2M BLUE STANDARD
The Ortofon 2M Blue is the audiophile-grade model in the 2M series, featuring a bare elliptical diamond stylus. The uncoated cut allows for deeper penetration into the grooves, resulting in greater detail resolution, extended dynamics, and 25 dB channel separation at 1 kHz. Output voltage: 5.5 mV; frequency response up to 25 kHz. Recommended tracking force: 1.8 g. Stereophile Class C recommended. One of the best value-for-money options among MM cartridges.
2M BLUE VERSO
Ortofon 2M Blue Verso for underside-mounted headshells. Bare elliptical diamond, 5.5 mV, 25 dB channel separation. Ideal for Verso-compatible tonearms. Recommended tracking force: 1.8 g.
2M BRONZE PREMOUNTED
Ortofon 2M Bronze pre-installed on an SH-4 Black headshell. Bare Fine-Line diamond, 5.5 mV, up to 29 kHz. Ready to install on S-series tonearms. Recommended tracking force: 1.5 g.
2M BRONZE STANDARD
The Ortofon 2M Bronze features a bare Fine-Line diamond on an aluminum cantilever for high-frequency resolution up to 29 kHz. The silver-coated copper voice coil and the narrow Fine-Line profile deliver a balanced, detailed sound without excessive brilliance. Output voltage 5.5 mV, 30 dB channel separation, tracking force 1.5 g. Described by experts as the audiophile sweet spot of the 2M series.
2M BRONZE VERSO
Ortofon 2M Bronze Verso for Verso headshells. Bare Fine Line diamond, 5.5 mV, up to 29 kHz. Reverse mounting orientation for special tonearms. Recommended tracking force: 1.5 g.
2M MONO
The Ortofon 2M Mono is specially designed for the authentic playback of mono records. The bare spherical diamond with an 18 µm tracking radius fits perfectly into the wider grooves of old mono pressings. Only lateral movements are picked up—noise and vertical crosstalk are eliminated. Output voltage 4 mV. Recommended tracking force 1.8 g. For all vinyl collectors with a large mono collection.
2M MONO PREMOUNTED
Ortofon 2M Mono pre-installed on an SH-4 Black headshell. Bare spherical diamond for authentic mono reproduction, ready to install on S-series tonearms. 4 mV. Tracking force: 1.8 g.
2M MONO VERSO
Ortofon 2M Mono Verso for underside-mounted headshells. Bare spherical diamond, authentic mono reproduction, 4 mV. Reverse mounting orientation for Verso tonearms.
2M RED PREMOUNTED
Ortofon 2M Red pre-installed and adjusted on the SH-4 Black headshell. A ready-to-use system for S-shaped tonearms. Elliptical stylus, 5.5 mV, recommended tracking force 1.8 g. No complicated adjustments required—just install and enjoy.
2M RED STANDARD
The Ortofon 2M Red is the best-selling entry-level moving-magnet cartridge featuring an elliptical bonded diamond and an output voltage of 5.5 mV. The patented split-pole pins with copper wire enable MC-like frequency response linearity. Channel separation 22 dB at 1 kHz, frequency response 20–20,000 Hz. Recommended tracking force 1.8 g. Hopelex body. Upgradeable to 2M Blue cartridge. Suitable for most turntables.
2M RED VERSO
Ortofon 2M Red Verso – Version for bottom-mount headshells. Identical in construction to the 2M Red, but with a reversed mounting orientation for specific tonearms and headshells. Elliptical diamond, 5.5 mV, recommended tracking force 1.8 g.
2MR 78
The Ortofon 2MR 78 is a Rega-compatible shellac record cartridge in a slimline housing. Spherical diamond with a 65 µm tracking radius. 3 mm height reduction for direct integration into Rega tonearms without spacers. 6 mV output, recommended tracking force 3 g. Ideal for Rega turntables with a shellac record collection.
2MR BLACK
The Ortofon 2MR Black – Shibata stylus in a Rega-compatible slimline housing. 3 mm height reduction for a perfect fit in Rega tonearms. Bare Shibata diamond on a boron cantilever, 5 mV, 30 dB channel separation, frequency response up to 50 kHz. Recommended tracking force 1.5 g. The flagship of the 2MR series.
2MR BLACK LVB 250
The Ortofon 2MR Black LVB 250 – Beethoven Anniversary Edition in the Rega Slimline format. Bare Shibata diamond on a Boron cantilever, identical to the 2MR Black, in a limited-edition LVB-250 design. 3 mm height reduction, 5 mV, 30 dB channel separation, up to 50 kHz. Recommended tracking force 1.5 g. Both a collector’s item and a top-tier audiophile tool.
2MR BLUE
The Ortofon 2MR Blue is the Rega-optimized version of the 2M Blue, featuring a 3 mm reduction in height. Bare elliptical diamond, 5.5 mV, 25 dB channel separation at 1 kHz. Perfect integration without spacers in Rega tonearms. Recommended tracking force: 1.8 g. One of the best audiophile options for Rega turntables.