Ortofon 2M Blue Premounted – this is how the popular 2M Blue cartridge with the naked, elliptical diamond comes pre-installed on the SH-4 Black headshell at 52mm overhang (correct Baerwald alignment for universal mounts). The SME connection allows direct mounting via bayonet catch on the S-shaped tone arm.

Before use – to avoid losses in sound quality, even pre-installed cartridges, always according to the manufacturer's specifications of the turntable as well as the cartridge, must be individually adjusted on the headshell and the tracking force correctly set.

The next level of authenticity with the 2M Blue
Once you start your quest for authenticity, it's hard to stop, and the 2M Blue is a great step on that journey. The goal of any cartridge should be to reproduce sound as close as possible to the artist's vision, and the 2M Blue takes you further on that journey of authenticity. The all-diamond stylus is elliptically shaped, and when it hits the groove, it's like travelling through space and time to the moment the music was recorded. With the 2M Blue, listening to vinyl becomes a real experience.

The Ortofon 2M Blue features a whole elliptical diamond and copper split pole pins. The motor delivers an increased output of 5.5 mV and optimised sound reproduction. It also offers a high level of sonic precision.

The 2M Blue Premounted is designed for easy cartridge mounting, so its weight and size fit most turntables on the market. In addition, the 2M series offers excellent compatibility with a wide range of playback systems and phono preamplifiers.

Sound image – with its bare diamond, the 2M Blue delivers an even more open, dynamic sound with more resolution and reproduces more detail with a slight hint of warmth than the 2M Red.

Features:

Bare elliptical diamond cut stylus
Split-pole technology
Pre-installed on SH-4 Black headshell for direct attachment to bayonet connector
Good sound on any entry-level turntable
Compatible with most popular turntables
Easy upgrade via plug and play with Stylus 2M Bronze, 2M Black and 2M Black LVB 250 possible

Compatibility of the 2M stylus insertion
The motors, coils and magnet configurations of the 2M series are not identical on all models. The Red and Blue models are identical, as are the Bronze and Black. The 2M Silver follows its own configuration, while the true mono variants 2M Mono and 2M 78 are again identical to each other.

Technically, the following styluses of the 2M series are interchangeable in stereo application:

Stylus 2M Red, 2M Blue, 2M Silver, 2M Bronze, 2M Black and 2M Black LVB 250.

Technically, the following 2M series barrels are interchangeable in mono applications:

Stylus 2M Mono and 2M 78.

Compatibility with Rega TT/TA:
The height of Rega cartridges, from the tip of the stylus to the top of the cartridge, is lower than the standard height. Therefore, third party spacers are needed here to ensure correct mounting of the Ortofon cartridge.

The height of the Rega tonearm can be easily adjusted with additional spacers. They allow for individual height adjustment. To adjust the cartridge, simply loosen the screws, insert a suitable spacer and then tighten the screws again. After that the tonearm is ready to play.

3.2 - 4mm spacers should be sufficient for 2M cartridges.

Cartridge specifications:

Cartridge type: MM (Moving Magnet)
Output voltage: 5,5mV at 1000Hz, 5cm/sec
Amplifier connection: Phono MM
Channel balance at 1 kHz: 1.5dB
Channel separation at 1kHz: 25dB
Channel separation at 15kHz: 15dB
Frequency response: 20-25.000Hz
Frequency response: 20-20,000Hz +2/-1dB
Sensing capability at 315Hz: 80µm at recommended tracking force
Stylus compliance: 20µm/mN
Recommended tonearm type: light and medium
Stylus grind: bare elliptical
Radius of cartridge tip: r/R 8/18µm
Tracking force range: 16-20mN (1.6-2.0g)
Recommended tracking force: 18mN (1.8g)
Scanning angle: 20 degrees
Internal impedance, DC resistance: 1.3kOhm
Internal inductance: 700mH
Recommended load resistance: 47kOhm
Recommended load capacitance: 150-300pF
Housing material: Hopelex
Height: --
Weight, cartridge: 7,2g
Cartridge colour, housing/stylus: black/blue
Replacement stylus: Stylus 2M Blue
Stylus upgrade: Stylus 2M Bronze, 2M Black, 2M Black LVB 250

Specifications headshell/system mount:

Tonearm connection: SME standard/bayonet connection
Shape: straight (for S-shaped tonearms)
Colour: black
Material: aluminium
Weight, system mount: 9.2g

Specifications assembled combination:

Weight, pre-assembled: 16.7g
Overhang, pre-assembled: 52mm selon l'alignement Baerwald pour les supports universels

Ortofon 2M Blue Premounted – 2M Blue Cartridge mounted on SH-4 Black Headshell