| Brand | Ortofon |
| Model Name | Stylus for 2M Blue |
| Product Dimensions | 0.98″D x 3.35″W x 3.35″H |
| Item Weight | 0.02 Pounds |
About this item
– Replacement Stylus for Ortofon 2M Blue
– Can be used to upgrade Ortofon 2M Red
– The 2M Blue features a Nude Elliptical diamond
– Recommended tracking force is 1.8g
– A genuine replacement part for Ortofon 2M Blue and 2M Red cartridge
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The Ortofon Stylus 2M Blue features a Nude Elliptical diamond.
It is compatible with both the 2M Red and 2M Blue cartridge body.
Frequency range – 20-25.000 Hz
Tracking force, recommended – 1.8 g (18 mN)
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Care of StylusWith proper care we find that up to 1,000 hours is possible without degradation of performance. The stylus does begin to exhibit changes after 1,000 hours, but the stylus life as a whole is expected to top 2,000 hours. Proper care is comprised of the following: • Cleaning of record by means of fibre brush before and after every use. Cleaning of record by using record cleaning machine once in a while. • Cleaning of stylus by means of a fine antistatic brush. Please remember to remove dust from the diamond tip before and after playback of each record. Use the brush in the forward direction from the rear of the cartridge towards the stylus tip, never from stylus tip to the rear of the cartridge and never from side to side. • Proper adjustment of alignment, antiskating, azimuth and tracking force. • Ortofon do not recommend the use of solvents of any kind for cleaning of either record surface or stylus. |
Ortofon 2M series styli interchangeabilityPhysically 2M styli will fit on alternative 2M cartridges bodies, but 2M Series cartridges’ engines, coils and magnets configurations are not quite identical: Red and Blue are identical, so are the Bronze and Black and so are the true mono variants 2M Mono and 2M 78 |
History of the 2M SeriesThe 2M Series was developed in conjunction with the Danish designer Moeller 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. Of course, the 2M isn’t just another pretty face. It has been engineered to the highest standards and is congruent with Ortofon’s unrelenting commitment to providing the most precise and accurate reproduction possible without coloration. The name “2M” was chosen as it represents the abbreviation for moving magnet, MM. The four-model 2M line was originally introduced in 2008, and since then the range has been extended to include True-mono models 2M MONO and 78. Also available are models with expanded mounting options, such as Verso for bottom mount headshells and PnP for direct mounting on arms with universal mount. |
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Steven (verified owner) –
I decided to upgrade my Ortofon 2M Red when I accidentally snapped the cantilever. Seemed like the perfect reason to upgrade to the Blue! Fortunately, to upgrade all you have to do is swap the needle out for the new one since the red and blue share the same cartridge. Upgrading to the 2M bronze or black would require purchasing the whole cartridge since they have an upgraded coil system over the red and blue.Out of the box sound is a noticeable improvement over the red. A lot of reviews of the blue say the same thing, it has all the qualities of the red, just better! More defined low end with better clarity on kick drums and bass. More open highs and channel separation allowing for a better stereo image and depth. Reverb tails that weren’t there before are now apparent in the mix. My one fear of having a better stylus was more surface noise. Nope, not with the blue. Even right out of the box without any break in, the nude elliptical stylus was more quiet than the red.My favorite quality of the blue was it’s even more precise tracking and handling of dynamics. My phono pre has a gain control with clip indicator which I love to use to find the sweet spot for each album. With the red I always found myself getting up to tweak the gain on louder tracks while the blue appears to give the pre a few dB of extra headroom.As with any good cartridge or needle, proper set up is key to get the most out of the blue. I had my original red cartridge and table properly calibrated and aligned by the Sound Smith corp. of White Plains, NY. Calibration is time consuming, but most people with a tech background can do it themselves. I just don’t trust myself, so I left it to the pros. If you are upgrading from a red and have aligned the cartridge and set the proper tracking weight, you should not have to re-calibrate the anything. The only adjustment I made was bringing up the VTA (vertical tracking angle) about 1-2mm from where I had set it with the red. I would set the anti-skate to 1.8 grams.I hope this review helped!I’m an A/V professional with a degree in Audio engineering.System set up:Turntable: 1983 Rega Planar 2 w/Linn Basik LVX tonearm and upgraded under slung counter weight and white reference drive belt.Phono Preamp: ART DJ Pre IIReceiver: Marantz SR-7001Bose Acoustimass 2.1 speaker system (I hate Bose but somehow they fit really well into this set up)8″ 100 watt Infinity sub
Dan Gassie (verified owner) –
Like most, I have a couple of records I use to test new equipment. My favorite is Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon. I’ve listened to that album most of my life, on every format and type of equipment you can imagine, from basement bargin to esoteric high end. It’s a record that will give any setup a nice workout. The one I used to test the Blue is the remastered 180 gram version.I was running an Ortofon Red cartridge on my restored vintage Dual 1019 and although I think the Red is a wonderful cartridge, I wanted to splurge a bit on an upgrade. Ortofon specifies that the only difference between its Red and Blue cartridges is the type of needle so with a $200 leap of faith, I ordered the Blue.Initial impressions;The soundstage got huge, with much improved channel separation. Not brighter but with a clarity and definition the Red couldn’t manage. At first, I thought the Blue might have just a tad less bass than the Red but no, the Blue has very good bass, just more controlled and defined than the Red. Overall I’d say the Blue needle is more “exact” than the Red. I expect the needle will improve as it breaks in and I’ll probably appreciate nuances I didn’t pick up durring this initial listening session.Several other reviewers mentioned they experienced significantly reduced “clicks and pops” but I didn’t notice that…same clicks and pops the Red reproduced.Next I put on Diana Krall’s New Turn Up the Quiet” album. I’m not as familiar with this one as the Dark side Side of the Moon but it’s a wonderful recording with a luscious mix. Some cartridges have a hard time with piano notes but the Blue needle did a great job. Close your eyes and this very talented woman will sound like she’s playing right there in your room.On “No Moon at All”, the Blue reproduced the strong, deep cello notes perfectly and was spot on with the upright bass lines…very impressive! On other songs you can hear the guitar player’s squeaking fingers sliding up and down on the wound strings clearly, as well as the soft brush playing on the snare drum.I’ll probably try playing this needle a bit lighter than the 1.80 gram weight I had on the Red, although Ortofon recommends the same weight, I think it’ll track well just a bit lighter. Maybe that’s why I haven’t noticed the reduction in clicks and pops others have mentioned here?So yes, I think the Blue needle is a significant sound improvement over the Red and worth the price. After playing only five albums so far, I can already hear it smoothing out very nicely, because at first it sounded a bit harsh and strident but after about fifteen minutes it settled down. The Red did the same exact thing when I first installed it.
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My aging BIC 1000 turntable, using a Shure V-15 type iii cartridge, finally gave out on me after many years of great satisfactory use. So I updated to a Pro-Ject Debut Carbon DC Turntable with Ortofon 2M Red Cartridge about one year ago. I have been using it for a year now and have been pretty satisfied with its performance, but found it falling slightly short of the Shure cartridge I was used to. After reading the many very positive reviews on amazon, I decided to splurge and make the purchase. Replacing the Red with the Blue could not have been easier. My equipment consists of a Technics SA-DX1050 Receiver, Polk Signature S60 tower speakers, and a Velodyne CHT-12 Subwoofer. The first record I decided to audition was The Grateful Dead’s “American Beauty”. I immediately noticed an increase in separation and a wider sound stage. The vocals were definitely cleaner and the harmonies seemed to blend seamlessly. I was also aware of a more powerful bass response that appears to be more well defined and deeper than the Red stylus. The high end also appeared to be smoother and not quite as harsh. Another improvement was a slight decrease in record surface noise, although my over 350 record collection has been maintained meticulously over the years, so it was easy to discern any differences in surface noise. I next played Dave Brubeck’s “Time Out” classic. That album revealed subtleties that really shined through with the piano really sounding very full-bodied, sounding as if it was being played right there in front of me! I have since been playing many, many albums and discovering just how wonderful the upgrade to the Ortofon 2M blue was. I also own a Sony 300 CD mega-changer, which is completely full. And I now find that I prefer the clean analog sound over the CD digital sound. If you own the Red version, do not hesitate to move up to the Blue stylus. I guarantee that you will not be disappointed. It is the smallest amount of money I have spent on my audio system to experience the greatest improvement ever! All I can say, if you can afford the $179 price tag that amazon is currently charging, go for it! You will definitely not be disappointed!
JR (verified owner) –
Its decent for the price but will leave you still wanting more dynamic sonics. I’d suggest to just save up and buy a japanese nagaoka mp-150 or 200, both are better than ortofons bronze or black.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Vinyl is literally my only hobby. I love music and I want to hear it in it’s purest form. I’ve been using the Ortofon 2M Red for about 2 years and I do like it. It sounds great….it really does. However, the IGD just killed me. I tried everything, except replacing the cartridge. Finally I sprung for the 2M Blue upgrade. Let me tell you….from somebody who (almost never) leaves reviews, just do it. Seriously, save yourself from wanting more out of your TT. The Blue is amazing! The highs are much more pronounced, the bass is tighter and most importantly the IGD is no more. Seriously, from the first record I played, the difference was instant and substantial. I can no longer tell when a side of the record is 2/3 of the way played through; it sounds no different than the first track. I cannot even express how delighted I am to have finally pulled the trigger for this upgrade! I only wish I’d have started off with the Blue instead of the Red.
Rick (verified owner) –
This replaced my 2M red. What a difference, everything is more dynamic and separation. It breaks in around 30-50 hours, and still keeps sounding better. It removed almost all the pops and hisses after playing my albums 2 or 3 times. You can buy better but for this price point my vinyl records sound amazing on an Cambridge Audio integrated amp.
Siriuslight (verified owner) –
Definitely like improved clarity.
Jim M (verified owner) –
Easy swap out for the 2M Red stylus, and a world of improvement! The sound really opens up and blows away the 2M Red stylus. Worth every penny. Highly recommend this stylus as an upgrade for your 2M Red. You really have to hear the difference, it’s wonderful!
Karl E. Mischler Jr. (verified owner) –
It is a big upgrade from the Red. The Blue will really bring out the sound on your records.
Carlos E. Carrasquillo (verified owner) –
Excellent product, my speakers came alive with this stylus.