Ortofon Stylus 2M Red

2M styli interchangeability

2M series styli are interchangeable within the below combinations: 
- 2M Red, 2M Blue, and 2M Silver
- 2M Bronze, 2M Black and 2M Black LVB 250
- 2M Mono and 2M 78

Special for 2M Red, 2M Blue, and 2M Silver phono cartridges:
- 2M Silver will be an upgrade compared to 2M Red due to a special suspension and silver-plated copper wire material.
- 2M Blue is an upgrade compared to both 2M Red and 2M Silver thanks to the Nude Elliptical diamond which retrieves information from the groove with a higher accuracy. Stylus 2M Red is recommended for the following cartridges - 2M Red, interchangeable with 2M Blue. 

Specification

Step into the music with the 2M Red with the Stylus 2M Red, and 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.
Frequency response - 20-20.000 Hz + 3 / - 1 dB
Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force *) - 70 µm
Compliance, dynamic, lateral - 20 µm/mN
Stylus type - Elliptical
Stylus tip radius - r/R 8/18 µm
Equivalent stylus tip mass - 0.5 mg
Tracking force range - 1.6-2.0 g (16-20 mN)
Tracking force, recommended - 1.8 g (18 mN)
Tracking angle - 20°
*) Typical value
Stylus color - Red