Ortofon 2MR Blue Cartridge - Low-profile Design for Rega Turntables

What You Need to Know

"A Full-Range, Highly Resolving Presentation"

The Ortofon 2M Blue is one of the easiest ways to hear more from your records. It builds on the bestselling 2M Red by using a better stylus that pulls more detail from the groove. The sound is cleaner, more open, and more natural, making it a great upgrade for anyone who wants better vinyl playback without moving to a moving coil cartridge.

As The Audio Beat said, the 2M Blue offers "a full-range, highly resolving presentation that sounds neither stiff nor unforgiving... It's an easy cartridge to listen to."

This version uses Ortofon's low-profile body, making it an excellent choice for Rega turntables while remaining compatible with many other tonearms.

A Better Stylus Makes a Big Difference

The biggest upgrade over the 2M Red is the Nude Elliptical diamond stylus. Because it is cut from a single piece of diamond, it is lighter and follows the record groove more accurately than a bonded stylus.

You'll hear more detail, cleaner vocals, smoother highs, and better stereo imaging. It also tracks difficult passages with greater ease, especially near the end of a record.

Advanced Moving Magnet Design

Inside the 2M Blue is Ortofon's advanced moving magnet engine. It uses the company's patented split pole pin design to produce a flatter frequency response and a more natural sound.

The cartridge also delivers a strong 5.5mV output, so it works with virtually any moving magnet phono preamp.

Built for Great Sound

The 2M Series was designed to reproduce music as accurately as possible without adding its own character. Every part of the cartridge is made to work together, from the lightweight aluminum cantilever to the carefully tuned body that helps control unwanted vibration.

The cartridge's distinctive shape was created with Danish industrial designer Møller Jensen, combining modern styling with practical engineering.

Building Your System

• Phono Preamp – Works with any standard moving magnet (MM) phono input.

• Turntables – The low-profile body is an excellent fit for Rega turntables and many other tonearms.

• Record Care – Clean records help the Nude Elliptical stylus perform at its best.

• Setup – Proper alignment and tracking force will give you the best sound and longest stylus life.

Features & Specifications

Nude Elliptical Diamond Stylus

Tracks the groove more accurately than the stylus used in the 2M Red, giving you more detail and lower distortion.

Split Pole Generator

Ortofon's patented design helps the cartridge reproduce high frequencies more naturally while improving stereo imaging.

High Output

The 5.5mV output works with virtually every moving magnet phono stage.

Low-Profile Body

Designed for excellent compatibility with Rega turntables while fitting many other standard tonearms.

Easy Upgrade

If you're moving up from an entry-level cartridge, the 2M Blue delivers a noticeable improvement without making setup complicated.

Specifications

• Type: Moving Magnet (MM)

• Stylus: Nude Elliptical Diamond

• Cantilever: Aluminum

• Output: 5.5mV

• Generator: Split Pole Pin Moving Magnet

• Internal Wiring: Copper

• Mounting: Standard ½-inch (Low-Profile Body)

• Recommended Phono Input: Moving Magnet (MM)

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the 2M Blue different from the 2M Red?

The 2M Blue uses a Nude Elliptical stylus instead of a bonded elliptical stylus. This gives you more detail, better tracking, and lower distortion.

Will it work with my phono preamp?

Yes. The 2M Blue is a moving magnet cartridge and works with virtually any MM phono input.

Is this version only for Rega turntables?

No. The low-profile body makes it a great choice for Rega turntables, but it is also compatible with many other tonearms that use a standard ½-inch mount.

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