Ortofon 2M Blue Cartridge
Moving magnet · Half-inch mount · 1.8 g tracking force
The needle it takes
Stylus 2M Blue
The Ortofon 2M Blue takes the Ortofon Stylus 2M Blue replacement needle.
- Genuine Ortofon needle
- Elliptical tip
Key specs: Ortofon 2M Blue
- TypeMoving magnet
- MountHalf-inch
- Tracking force1.8 g
- Weight7.2 g
- Output5.5 mV
- Stylus profileElliptical
- Replacement needleStylus 2M Blue
Upgrade path
The 2M Blue is a step up from the 2M Red.
Record players that come with the 2M Blue
The phono preamp it needs
The 2M Blue is a moving magnet cartridge with an output of 5.5 mV, so it works with any moving magnet (MM) phono input.
Also fits
Ortofon says the Stylus 2M Silver is interchangeable with the 2M Red and 2M Blue.
We take these details from Ortofon's own website and check them carefully, but makers change parts and part numbers, and we may miss an update. Before you buy, check the part on Ortofon's official website. If you spot an error, please tell us.
Questions about the 2M Blue
Which replacement needle fits the 2M Blue?
The Ortofon Stylus 2M Blue, with an elliptical tip.
What phono preamp does the 2M Blue need?
It is a moving magnet cartridge with an output of 5.5 mV, so it works with a standard moving magnet (MM) phono input.
What tracking force does the 2M Blue use?
Ortofon gives 1.8 g. The cartridge weighs 7.2 g.
How does the 2M Blue fit into Ortofon's range?
It is a step up from the 2M Red.
Which record players come with the 2M Blue?
Fluance RT84, Fluance RT85, Fluance RT87 and Victrola Stream Sapphire. It has a standard half-inch mount.