Ortofon 2M Red on SH-4 Black - 2M Red Premounted

Step into the music 2M Red on SH-4 Black - 2M Red Premounted Experience the convenience of the 2M Red Premounted - a smart and refined choice for those seeking straightforward installation and effortless replacement on their S-shaped tonearm. With the 2M Red Premounted, you will hear the music come to life on its own terms. It is like taking a step into music itself. This is our entry-level cartridge in the series, but what an entry. 2M Red Premounted Step into the music Taking a step into music itself Accuracy level With the 2M Red Premounted, 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. The 2M Red delivers an open, dynamic sound with a slight touch of warmth. It's never been easier to experience Compatibility Experience the convenience of the 2M Red Premounted – a smart and refined choice for those seeking straightforward installation and effortless replacement on their S-shaped tonearm. The SH-4 headshell's resilience and stability are enhanced by its slender and refined design. A robust yet lightweight construction, coupled with an ergonomic, extended finger lift, ensures easy handling and pickup. Split pole pin technology Features The 2M Red features Ortofon’s very own invention: the split pole pins with a copper wire that gives you a sound reproduction so precise only your heart dares skip a beat. The engine provides an increased output of 5.5 mV and an optimized sound reproduction and a high level of sonic accuracy. With the 2M Red, 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. For every phase of your musical expedition Exploring the lineup The 2M series is built on our philosophy of accuracy in sound. All our experience, know-how, technology, and innovation has gone into making it the series that lets you hear the music the way the artist intended. In every piece of every cartridge, we strive for perfection, and when the technology can’t deliver the quality we want - we invent something that can. To ensure the highest of quality in our product we keep everything close. All our cartridges are designed and crafted right here in Denmark. The 2M Series is developed in conjunction with the Danish Industrial designer Møller 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. Hi-Fi News October 2008 “… a pleasing ambience … … intimate, trembling quality … … bass in proportion … … good detail … … realistic without going into hardness … … sense of space even in the climaxes …” Steve Harris and Paul Miller Hi-Fi News The Audio Beat “... The 2M line has become a de facto reference for moving-magnet cartridges ... It is due to both the sound quality of the various 2M models as well as the wide price range across the line ... the 2M Red is far more forgiving than the 2M Black but also less involving ...“ Marc Mickelson The Audio Beat Specifications Channel balance at 1 kHz 1.5 dB Output voltage at 1 kHz, 5cm/sec 5.5 mV Channel separation at 1 kHz 22 dB Frequency response 20 Hz - 20 kHz + 3 / - 1 dB Tracking ability at 315 Hz 70 µm Compliance, dynamic, lateral 20 µm/mN Cantilever material Aluminium Stylus type Elliptical Stylus tip radius r/R 8/18 µm Tracking force range 1.6-2.0 g (16-20 mN) Tracking force, recommended 1.8 g (18 mN) Tracking angle 20° Internal impedance, DC resistance 1.3 kOhm Cartridge colour Black/Red Cartridge weight 7.2 Premounted cartridge weight 16.7 g Recommended load resistance 47 kOhm Internal inductance 700 mH Recommended load capacitance 150-300 pF