Ortofon 2M Red Verso

2M Red Verso The 2M Red Verso model is an alternative product for bottom mount headshells. 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. 2M Red Verso Step into the music Taking a step into music itself Accuracy level Remember when you fell in love with music? The 2M Red will rekindle that flame and make music matter again. From the moment the diamond tipped needle hits the groove you feel it. 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. Universal fit Compatibility The 2M Series is designed for easy cartridge mounting, weight, and size to fit the most common turntables today. The 2M Series are available in four different product variant configurations: the 2M for most common turntables on the market; the 2M Premounted, for customers who wish direct and easy mounting and replacement on their S-shaped tonearm; the 2M Verso, for bottom mount headshells; and the 2MR, which is designed cartridge housing tailored for turntables and tonearms like Rega, matching their requirement for low-form factor cartridges. 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. 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. Hear the music come to life Output The engine provides an increased output of 5.5 mV, 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. How to replace M2.0 mm screws on 2M Red Verso Replacement guide Remove the stylus with the stylus protection guard from the cartridge body to avoid damaging the diamond. Using the Torx 8 key, unscrew the black screw from the Verso top plate. Gently detach the top plate by pulling the screws. Remove the two countersunk screws from the top plate. Insert the two M2.0 mm screws in the top plate. Attach the top plate to the cartridge body by flipping it 180 degrees. Mount the black screw in the top plate and tighten with appropriate force. Mount the cartridge on the tonearm using the enclosed tool. Mount the stylus with the stylus protection guard on the cartridge body. 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 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 16.7 g Premounted cartridge weight 16.7 g Recommended load resistance 47 kOhm Internal inductance 700 mH Recommended load capacitance 150-300 pF