Ortofon 2M Red Cartridge
Moving magnet · Half-inch mount · 1.8 g tracking force
The needle it takes
Stylus 2M Red
The Ortofon 2M Red takes the Ortofon Stylus 2M Red replacement needle.
- Genuine Ortofon needle
- Elliptical tip
Key specs: Ortofon 2M Red
- TypeMoving magnet
- MountHalf-inch
- Tracking force1.8 g
- Weight7.2 g
- Output5.5 mV
- Stylus profileElliptical
- Replacement needleStylus 2M Red
Upgrade path
The next step up is the 2M Blue.
Record players that come with the 2M Red
The phono preamp it needs
The 2M Red 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 Red
Which replacement needle fits the 2M Red?
The Ortofon Stylus 2M Red, with an elliptical tip.
What phono preamp does the 2M Red 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 Red use?
Ortofon gives 1.8 g. The cartridge weighs 7.2 g.
How does the 2M Red fit into Ortofon's range?
The next step up is the 2M Blue.
Which record players come with the 2M Red?
Fluance RT83, Lenco L-455, Lenco LBT-345, Pro-Ject A2 and 10 more. It has a standard half-inch mount.