Ortofon Replacement Stylus 2M Red
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Larry Branch II
> 3 dayWow this needle is precise and amazing as they say it is, absolutely satisfied. I rarely leave reviews but had to come leave one for purchase .!
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Travis
> 3 dayThe stylus is a perfect replacement and all I was expecting.
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charles duffey
> 3 dayMy setup includes: Pro-Ject Debut DC Turntable Pro-Ject Phono Box MM preamp Yaoin Tube Amplifier Pioneer BS21 Bookshelf Speakers I purchased this stylus to replace the old Ortofon 2M Red that came with my Pro-Ject DC turntable. The first stylus lasted almost 3 years of hard use before I started to notice a decline in sound quality. Even then, the stylus sounded as good as a lower end stylus and would have lasted much longer if I didnt know how great it sounded new. This stylus gives high end results without breaking the bank and has incredible durability. I highly recommend!
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Chesley Wintheiser I
> 3 dayI love this stylus.
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Glenn Abel
> 3 dayI went back to Red after spending the past year and a half with Ortofons Blue cartridge/stylus. Not totally a matter of choice -- the price difference was the decider. Plus, I wanted to see if I could tell a difference in sonics worth the bucks, since the Blue costs more than double the Red. I was able to simply switch out the stylus, since the 2m cartridge works with both. Nice. After the break-in period, I came to the conclusion that the Blue delivered a better, more life-like experience, especially with the highs. I listen to a lot of Miles Davis. It matters. But the Red is a fine entry-level audiophile product, at an excellent price. I first went with Ortofon about three years ago at the urging of an audio guru who heard me griping about the sound from my Music Hall USB1 turntable. He was right. The upgraded sonics provided by replacing the factory-provided cartridge with the Red were dramatic and indisputable. Then it got even better with Blue. You cant go wrong. There are a few people out there who believe the Red is the better delivery system (over the Blue) and Im happy to hear that. But, nah. Ill probably go back to Blue next year, but only after enjoying many hours of sweet audio with my old friend big Red.
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David Kearney
> 3 dayYou cant go wrong with this stylus! Ive been using mine for about 4 hours of play per day for a year, and its still going strong. Sound stage, separation, and clarity are superb!
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Robert J. Davie
09-06-2025I accidentally broke my stylus due to carelessness and ordered this replacement . it arrived very quickly and was a piece of cake to install. I am very happy with this product .
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aguillermoces
Greater than one weekNo comments
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L B
> 3 dayReceived package within 3 days. This is the needle for my pro-ject turn table, so I was worried about getting it damaged in shipping.. but the box in which needle is packed was really good and safe.. ortofon 2m needle is really great. The sound it produce is very clean and crisp.. The advantage is that when we break the needle we dont have to take it to repair shop to fix it.. its very simple to replace this needle.. I can rate the build quality as 5 on 5. The sound quality is 4 on 5 .. just because I have heard better sounding needles. But sound is very subjective.. Over all its a great needle.
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Perino
> 3 dayPERFECT
Stylus 2M Red
The Ortofon Stylus 2M Red features an elliptical diamond.
It is compatible with both the Ortofon 2M Red and 2M Blue cartridges.
Frequency range - 20-22.000 Hz
Tracking force, recommended - 1.8 g (18 mN)
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| Stylus 2M Red | Stylus 2M Blue | Stylus 2M Bronze | Stylus 2M Black | Stylus 2M Mono | Stylus 2M 78 | |
| Stylus Type | Elliptical | Nude Ellpitical | Nude Fine Line | Nude Shibata | Nude Spherical | Spherical |
| Frequency Range | 20-22,000 Hz | 20-25,000 Hz | 20-29,000 Hz | 20-31,000 Hz | 20-20.000 Hz | 20-20.000 Hz |
| Tracking Force | 1.8g (18 mN) | 1.8g (18 mN) | 1.5g (15 mN) | 1.5g (15 mN) | 1.8 g (18 mN) | 1.8 g (18 mN) |
| Compatible Cartridges | Ortofon 2M Red, Ortofon 2M Blue | Ortofon 2M Blue, Ortofon 2M Red | Ortofon 2M Bronze, Ortofon 2M Black | Ortofon 2M Black, Ortofon 2M Bronze | Ortofon 2M Mono, Ortofon 2M 78 | Ortofon 2M 78, Ortofon 2M Mono |
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Care of StylusWith proper care we find that up to 1,000 hours is possible without degradation of performance. The stylus does begin to exhibit changes after 1,000 hours, but the stylus life as a whole is expected to top 2,000 hours. Proper care is comprised of the following: • Cleaning of record by means of fibre brush before and after every use. Cleaning of record by using record cleaning machine once in a while. • Cleaning of stylus by means of a fine antistatic brush. Please remember to remove dust from the diamond tip before and after playback of each record. Use the brush in the forward direction from the rear of the cartridge towards the stylus tip, never from stylus tip to the rear of the cartridge and never from side to side. • Proper adjustment of alignment, antiskating, azimuth and tracking force. • Ortofon do not recommend the use of solvents of any kind for cleaning of either record surface or stylus. |
Ortofon 2M series styli interchangeabilityPhysically 2M styli will fit on alternative 2M cartridges bodies, but 2M Series cartridges’ engines, coils and magnets configurations are not quite identical: Red and Blue are identical, so are the Bronze and Black and so are the true mono variants 2M Mono and 2M 78 |
History of the 2M SeriesThe 2M Series was developed in conjunction with the Danish designer Moeller Jensen Design. Inspired by the facets of a diamond, whose contours gracefully trace the grooves on a record’s surface, the 2M’s handsome elegance establishes a great combination of form and functionality. Of course, the 2M isn’t just another pretty face. It has been engineered to the highest standards and is congruent with Ortofon’s unrelenting commitment to providing the most precise and accurate reproduction possible without coloration. The name “2M” was chosen as it represents the abbreviation for moving magnet, MM. The four-model 2M line was originally introduced in 2008, and since then the range has been extended to include True-mono models 2M MONO and 78. Also available are models with expanded mounting options, such as Verso for bottom mount headshells and PnP for direct mounting on arms with universal mount. |
