Ortofon 2M Blue specifications

Category : Pickup

The db1f2a80f380b6bf3848135d1a910215 is the mid-range model of the 7ee6bd4e01033ee909e058b5c60f7a7d 2M series, a series of moving magnet (MM) pickups. Due to a different generator, the system cannot be upgraded to the top models by replacing the needle insert. The housing shape of the systems was designed by Moeller Jensen Design. The model was the facets of a cut diamond.

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Other models of the same series:

Manufacturer: 7ee6bd4e01033ee909e058b5c60f7a7d
Model: 2M Blue / 2MR Blue
Years of construction:
- 2007 - ? (Red, Blue, Bronze, Black)
- 2012 - ? (2M as a "verso" series, 2M mono, 2M 78)
- 2013 - ? (2M PnP series with integrated headshell)
- 2023 - ? (2MR)
Made in: Denmark
Color: black / blue
Weight: 7.2g (2M) or 6 g (2MR)
New price approx.: from 200,- EUR (RRP, as of 2015)

2007 - ? (Red, Blue, Bronze, Black)
2012 - ? (2M as a "verso" series, 2M mono, 2M 78)
2013 - ? (2M PnP series with integrated headshell)
2023 - ? (2MR)

Principle: Moving Magnet (MM)
Frequency response: 20 - 25,000 Hz (-3 dB)
Channel separation: > 25 dB at 1 kHz
Channel balance: < 1.5 dB at 1 kHz
Crosstalk attenuation:
Output voltage: 5.5 mV
Termination resistance: 47 k643961b8da111c0a15d770a1109a86d4 at 150-300 pF
Induction: 700 mH
Needle type: elliptical (r/R: 8/18 µm), naked
Recommended contact force: 18 mN
Needle compliance: 20 µm/mN
Scanning capability at 315 Hz: 70 µm

2M Verso series with threaded bolt
2M PnP series with integrated headshell
System body made of noryl

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Stereoplay Issue 8/2007
- Sound: Top class
- Price/performance: very good
- Overall rating: good (61 points)
- Sound: top class
- Price/performance: very good
- Overall rating: good (61 points)
Audio issue 1/2008
- Sound rating: satisfactory (60 points)
- Workmanship: very good

Sound rating: satisfactory (60 points)
Workmanship: very good