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MM phono cartridge for turntables

Beautiful design and superior sound!

The Pro-Ject Pick it S2 MM is manufactured by the cartridge experts at Ortofon and voiced by the design team at Pro-Ject. It is equipped with a special elliptical stylus tip. It provides detailed sound reproduction and expansive imaging. It is a no-nonsense performer with fascinating musical resources. Attached to a strong cantilever, used in DJ cartridges, this cartridge will not just sound great, it is also very strong.
The cartridge is made from a unique combination of technologies. Among others Ortofon‘s well known split pole pins. This enables it to have a flat frequency response, which compares with MC cartridges. The superior treble output provides a dynamic and warm sound.
Inspired by the diamond found on the stylus, the Pick it S2 MM is a beautiful design featuring a new and unique semi-transparent grey color. It goes perfectly with most Pro-Ject record players.

Features:
• Moving Magnet principle
• Split pole pins enables frequency responses that compares very well to MC cartridges
• Strong cantilever based in high-end DJ cantilevers
• Suitable for low to medium tonearm masses
• 1/2 inch mounting standard
• High trackability
• Pick it S2 MM should be connected to phono MM inputs
• As with most MM cartridges, stylus may be exchanged

Technical Specifications:
• Weight: 7.2 g
• Stylus type: elliptical
• Frequency response: 20 - 20.000 Hz
• Output voltage: 7 mV
• Recommended tracking force: 1,8 g (mN)
• Trackability (315 Hz, lateral): 70 µm
• Recommended load capacitance: 150 - 300 pF
• Recommended load resistance: 47 kΩ

In ViNyL we trust
Even before the launch of the Concorde MkII, we have always studied the feedback of our customers and how they utilize our products.

Skilled DJs demand specialized tools that can help them push their creativity to the edge – consistently testing the boundaries in the realm of performance.

Understanding this and reflecting our extensive experience in industrial design and technological know-how, we present the new Ortofon VNL cartridge – a model tailored uniquely to the unrelenting demands of modern turntablists and portablists.

Contains 1x Stylus VNL II!

The new VNL features and improvements
• Extra resistance to hardcore scratching and back spinning
• High tracking performance for both DVS usage and real vinyl
• Optimal balance of output and of sound quality

Technological improvements have been applied for the benefits of all users:
- Ultrasonic welding of the components ensures high rigidity and freedom from resonances.
- Robotic assembly of stylus assembly offers high precision and uniformity of industrial production.

DJs can easily identify which stylus type best suits their individual DJ style and enables their absolute best performance capability.

VNL technical data

Stylus Type: Sperical
Tracking Force: 4,0 g
Output Voltage: 6mV
Frequency Range: 20-20.000 Hz

Output voltage at 1000Hz, 5cm/sec. - 6 mV
Channel separation at 1kHz - 20 dB
Frequency response 20 Hz - 20 kHz -2/+4 dB
Tracking ability at 315 Hz at recommmended tracking force:

VNL I 100 μm
VNL II 90 μm
VNL III 90 μm
Compliance, dynamic lateral:

VNL I 16 μm/m N
VNL II 15 μm/m N
VNL III 14 μm/m N

Tracking force range - 3 - 5 g
Tracking force recommended - 4 g
Antiskating - for best backcueing performance use “0”
Internal impedance, DC resistance - 750 Ohm
Internal inductance - 450 mH
Recommended load resistance - 47 kOhm
Recommended load capacitance - 200-600 pF
Cartridge weight - 6,5 g
Replacement stylus units: VNL I, VNL II, VNL III

Exclusive features
The VNL features a spherical stylus which is perfect for tough groove handling. Furthermore, it reduces record wear when scratching and back-cueing to an absolute minimum.

The broad stance of the VNL features solid and robust design elements characteristic to Ortofon, with colors meticulously selected to emphasize sturdiness and DJ aesthetics: the cartridge body has been designed to provide easy mounting and alignment on a variety of headshells.

The VNL provides excellent compatibility when used in an assortment of playback systems, ensuring it stays in the groove under the most demanding conditions.

VNL Userguide: https://www.ortofon.com/media/151234/5-800161-12_vnl_userguide_08_20_web.pdf

Enter the Exclusive world of Ortofon’s famous moving coil sound!
The Quintet Red is a perfect introduction to the world of Ortofon moving coils.
It features an Elliptical diamond which is cut and polished to Ortofon’s standards.

This entry-level MC cartridge has very high price-to-performance ratio and is a perfect all-rounder for the newcomers to the world of Moving Coil cartridges.

MC Quintet Red is an all-purpose cartridge that delivers open, dynamic sound with a slight touch of warmth.

The ST-7 transformer is a perfect match for the MC Quintet Red cartridge.

LH-4000 headshell is specially recommended for MC Quintet cartridges series.

MC Quintet Red Technical data:
• Output voltage at 1 kHz 5 cm/sec - 0.5 mV
• Channel balance - < 1.5 dB
• Channel separation at 1 kHz - > 21 dB
• Channel separation at 15 kHz - > 14 dB
• Frequency response 20-20.000 Hz - +/-2.5 dB
• Tracking ability at 315 Hz at recommended tracking force *) - 65 μm
• Compliance, dynamic, lateral - 15 μm/mN
• Stylus type - Elliptical
• Stylus tip radius - r/R 8/18 μm
• Tracking force range - 2.1-2.5 g (21-25 mN)
• Tracking force recommended - 2.3 g (23 mN)
• Tracking angle - 20º
• Internal impedance, DC resistance - 7 Ohm
• Recommended load impedance - >20 Ohm
• Cartridge body material - ABS/Aluminium
• Coil wire material - Copper
• Cartridge colour - Red
• Cartridge weight - 9 g
*) Typical value

Compatibility with Rega brand TT/TA:
REGA brand cartridges’ height from stylus tip to the top cartridge mounting surface is lower than standard. Therefore you would need spacers to ensure the correct set-up of the Ortofon cartridge.
Adjusting the height of your Rega tonearm is easy with Acoustic Signature's Spacer Set. It allows you to adjust the height from 0.5 mm to 3.5 mm in precise steps of 0.5 mm - without removing the tone arm. Simply loosen the screws, insert the AS-spacer, then lock the screws back down, and you're tonearm is ready to play.
3.2 - 4 mm spacers should be enough for Quintet cartridge.

Ease of use
Top-mounting of the Quintet cartridges is easy and secure using the screws supplied. The aluminuim frame has threaded mounting holes and is fitted easily with the 5mm or 7mm screws depending on the thickness of the headshell.

The Quintet series’ right angles, straight lines, stylus visibility and ample distance between the record surface and the cartridge’s bottom will make it easy to mount and align the cartridge and tonearm correctly. The Quintet Series gives excellent results with most common tonearms.

Introducing Concorde Music
Developed by music lovers, for music lovers, the Concorde Music cartridges blend premium performance with an iconic design.
Concorde Music, not just a cartridge, but a dedication to the profound impact music has on our lives, turning every listening session
into a captivating journey.

Possibly the world’s most iconic cartridge design
Building upon a rich legacy which began when we launched the original Concorde, the Concorde Music holds a storied history as
one of the most famous cartridges in the world of audio. Originally developed as a solution to the challenge of easy mounting on a
tonearm without screws or wires, the Concorde's unique design earned the Danish Industrial Design Award and became an icon in
the audio industry.

Features:
• Diamond: Each Concorde Music stylus features a diamond polished to the highest standards of the industry. Ranging from
a bonded Elliptical diamond on Concorde Music Red, to a Nude Shibata diamond on Concorde Music Black LVB 250.
• Cantilever: All Concorde Music models have a premium or high-end cantilever. The cantilever material is either aluminium
or boron for the best possible transmission of the vinyl record groove modulations picked up by the diamonds.
• Suspension: Exclusive Ortofon rubber compounds are used for the stylus suspensions, all carefully produced at the in_x0002_house own rubber production, and developed by the research and engineering team at Ortofon for brilliant performance.
• Coil system: Silver-pated oxygen free copper is chosen for the quad-coil system together with four Ortofon split pole pins
delivering a 6 mV output of dynamic, lifelike sound with an exceptional clarity and fidelity, capturing every detail.
• Upgradeability: All Concorde Music styli are compatible with all Concorde Music cartridges. An upgrade path is possible
through the entire series of Concorde Music cartridges, enabling upgrades from Concorde Music Red to Black LVB 250.
• Tool-free installation: Installing a Concorde Music cartridge on a turntable is easy and straightforward, no tools required
making it hassle free and convenient for all users.

It is all about the music
Concorde Music stands as an icon of design and musical dedication, inviting everyone to elevate their journey with the level of
accuracy in sound which has become characteristic for every Ortofon cartridge. Tailored for music lovers, incorporating a
straightforward installation, premium sound, and a timeless design. Concorde Music stands for a commitment to musicality.

Unique in-house rubber production a crucially important and vital part of a phono cartridge overall performance is the stylus
rubber suspension. Ortofon develops exclusive rubber compounds and produce the rubber suspensions and dampers in-house.

Ortofon quad-coil generating system with split pole pins in Concorde Music results in an exceptional channel balance and channel
separation, delivering a precise and dynamic sound image.

Ortofon, we love music!

Introducing Concorde Music
Developed by music lovers, for music lovers, the Concorde Music cartridges blend premium performance with an iconic design.
Concorde Music, not just a cartridge, but a dedication to the profound impact music has on our lives, turning every listening session
into a captivating journey.

Possibly the world’s most iconic cartridge design
Building upon a rich legacy which began when we launched the original Concorde, the Concorde Music holds a storied history as
one of the most famous cartridges in the world of audio. Originally developed as a solution to the challenge of easy mounting on a
tonearm without screws or wires, the Concorde's unique design earned the Danish Industrial Design Award and became an icon in
the audio industry.

Features:
• Diamond: Each Concorde Music stylus features a diamond polished to the highest standards of the industry. Ranging from
a bonded Elliptical diamond on Concorde Music Red, to a Nude Shibata diamond on Concorde Music Black LVB 250.
• Cantilever: All Concorde Music models have a premium or high-end cantilever. The cantilever material is either aluminium
or boron for the best possible transmission of the vinyl record groove modulations picked up by the diamonds.
• Suspension: Exclusive Ortofon rubber compounds are used for the stylus suspensions, all carefully produced at the in_x0002_house own rubber production, and developed by the research and engineering team at Ortofon for brilliant performance.
• Coil system: Silver-pated oxygen free copper is chosen for the quad-coil system together with four Ortofon split pole pins
delivering a 6 mV output of dynamic, lifelike sound with an exceptional clarity and fidelity, capturing every detail.
• Upgradeability: All Concorde Music styli are compatible with all Concorde Music cartridges. An upgrade path is possible
through the entire series of Concorde Music cartridges, enabling upgrades from Concorde Music Red to Black LVB 250.
• Tool-free installation: Installing a Concorde Music cartridge on a turntable is easy and straightforward, no tools required
making it hassle free and convenient for all users.

It is all about the music
Concorde Music stands as an icon of design and musical dedication, inviting everyone to elevate their journey with the level of
accuracy in sound which has become characteristic for every Ortofon cartridge. Tailored for music lovers, incorporating a
straightforward installation, premium sound, and a timeless design. Concorde Music stands for a commitment to musicality.

Unique in-house rubber production a crucially important and vital part of a phono cartridge overall performance is the stylus
rubber suspension. Ortofon develops exclusive rubber compounds and produce the rubber suspensions and dampers in-house.

Ortofon quad-coil generating system with split pole pins in Concorde Music results in an exceptional channel balance and channel
separation, delivering a precise and dynamic sound image.

Ortofon, we love music!

Introducing Concorde Music
Developed by music lovers, for music lovers, the Concorde Music cartridges blend premium performance with an iconic design.
Concorde Music, not just a cartridge, but a dedication to the profound impact music has on our lives, turning every listening session
into a captivating journey.

Possibly the world’s most iconic cartridge design
Building upon a rich legacy which began when we launched the original Concorde, the Concorde Music holds a storied history as
one of the most famous cartridges in the world of audio. Originally developed as a solution to the challenge of easy mounting on a
tonearm without screws or wires, the Concorde's unique design earned the Danish Industrial Design Award and became an icon in
the audio industry.

Features:
• Diamond: Each Concorde Music stylus features a diamond polished to the highest standards of the industry. Ranging from
a bonded Elliptical diamond on Concorde Music Red, to a Nude Shibata diamond on Concorde Music Black LVB 250.
• Cantilever: All Concorde Music models have a premium or high-end cantilever. The cantilever material is either aluminium
or boron for the best possible transmission of the vinyl record groove modulations picked up by the diamonds.
• Suspension: Exclusive Ortofon rubber compounds are used for the stylus suspensions, all carefully produced at the in_x0002_house own rubber production, and developed by the research and engineering team at Ortofon for brilliant performance.
• Coil system: Silver-pated oxygen free copper is chosen for the quad-coil system together with four Ortofon split pole pins
delivering a 6 mV output of dynamic, lifelike sound with an exceptional clarity and fidelity, capturing every detail.
• Upgradeability: All Concorde Music styli are compatible with all Concorde Music cartridges. An upgrade path is possible
through the entire series of Concorde Music cartridges, enabling upgrades from Concorde Music Red to Black LVB 250.
• Tool-free installation: Installing a Concorde Music cartridge on a turntable is easy and straightforward, no tools required
making it hassle free and convenient for all users.

It is all about the music
Concorde Music stands as an icon of design and musical dedication, inviting everyone to elevate their journey with the level of
accuracy in sound which has become characteristic for every Ortofon cartridge. Tailored for music lovers, incorporating a
straightforward installation, premium sound, and a timeless design. Concorde Music stands for a commitment to musicality.

Unique in-house rubber production a crucially important and vital part of a phono cartridge overall performance is the stylus
rubber suspension. Ortofon develops exclusive rubber compounds and produce the rubber suspensions and dampers in-house.

Ortofon quad-coil generating system with split pole pins in Concorde Music results in an exceptional channel balance and channel
separation, delivering a precise and dynamic sound image.

Ortofon, we love music!

New levels of performance
The Concorde Scratch allows turntablist and scratching DJs to achieve new levels of performance with an unprecedented tracking ability and extra high output.
• The SCRATCH is intended especially for scratching and back-cueing. The SCRATCH uses spherical styli, as they preserve more of the groove over backcueing and scratching.
• For DJs that require increased tracking ability, the SCRATCH is up to the task. The Scratch has a supreme ability to trace the grooves of the records and it is tailored specifically for scratch.
• Due to its very high output 10 mV, it is perfect for scratch of all music with deep bass frequences. With solid bass reproduction and extended highs, the SCRATCH is great for any style, providing energetic sound. Maximum scratch performance guaranteed!

Output voltage at 1000Hz, 5cm/sec. - 10 mV
Channel balance at 1kHz - 1 dB
Channel separation at 1kHz - 22 dB
Channel separation at 15 kHz - 15 dB
Frequency range at -3dB - 20-18.000 Hz
Tracking ability at 315 Hz at recommmended tracking force - 120 μm
Compliance, dynamic lateral - 14 μm/m N
Stylus type - Spherical R 18 μm
Tracking force range - 3 - 5 g
Tracking force recommended - 4 g

Cartridge weight - 18,5 g
Replacement stylus unit - SCRATCH

Video: https://youtu.be/hPQNkhzZuBQ

supplied in Flight case

New levels of performance
The Concorde Scratch allows turntablist and scratching DJs to achieve new levels of performance with an unprecedented tracking ability and extra high output.
• The SCRATCH is intended especially for scratching and back-cueing. The SCRATCH uses spherical styli, as they preserve more of the groove over backcueing and scratching.
• For DJs that require increased tracking ability, the SCRATCH is up to the task. The Scratch has a supreme ability to trace the grooves of the records and it is tailored specifically for scratch.
• Due to its very high output 10 mV, it is perfect for scratch of all music with deep bass frequences. With solid bass reproduction and extended highs, the SCRATCH is great for any style, providing energetic sound. Maximum scratch performance guaranteed!

Output voltage at 1000Hz, 5cm/sec. - 10 mV
Channel balance at 1kHz - 1 dB
Channel separation at 1kHz - 22 dB
Channel separation at 15 kHz - 15 dB
Frequency range at -3dB - 20-18.000 Hz
Tracking ability at 315 Hz at recommmended tracking force - 120 μm
Compliance, dynamic lateral - 14 μm/m N
Stylus type - Spherical R 18 μm
Tracking force range - 3 - 5 g
Tracking force recommended - 4 g

Cartridge weight - 18,5 g
Replacement stylus unit - SCRATCH

Video: https://youtu.be/hPQNkhzZuBQ

Excellent groove handling
The Concorde DJ is considered the jack-of-all-trades, boasting accurate sound reproduction and excellent groove handling.

• The DJ is great for any style of music.
• It has a spherical stylus and an extremely balanced cantilever that provides outstanding rigidity.
• Not only does the cartridge have a most sufficient tracking ability, it also provides the DJs with the most needed stringency and very low record wear.

All in all: improved tracking, alongside of accurate sound reproduction and an excellent groove handling.

Output voltage at 1000Hz, 5cm/sec. - 6 mV
Channel balance at 1kHz - 1 dB
Channel separation at 1kHz - 22 dB
Channel separation at 15 kHz - 15 dB
Frequency range at -3dB - 20-20.000 Hz
Tracking ability at 315 Hz at recommmended tracking force - 100 μm
Compliance, dynamic lateral - 14 μm/m N
Stylus type - Spherical R 18 μm
Tracking force range - 3 - 5 g
Tracking force recommended - 4 g

Cartridge weight - 18,5 g
Replacement stylus unit - DJ

supplied in Flight case

Excellent groove handling
The Concorde DJ is considered the jack-of-all-trades, boasting accurate sound reproduction and excellent groove handling.

• The DJ is great for any style of music.
• It has a spherical stylus and an extremely balanced cantilever that provides outstanding rigidity.
• Not only does the cartridge have a most sufficient tracking ability, it also provides the DJs with the most needed stringency and very low record wear.

All in all: improved tracking, alongside of accurate sound reproduction and an excellent groove handling.

Output voltage at 1000Hz, 5cm/sec. - 6 mV
Channel balance at 1kHz - 1 dB
Channel separation at 1kHz - 22 dB
Channel separation at 15 kHz - 15 dB
Frequency range at -3dB - 20-20.000 Hz
Tracking ability at 315 Hz at recommmended tracking force - 100 μm
Compliance, dynamic lateral - 14 μm/m N
Stylus type - Spherical R 18 μm
Tracking force range - 3 - 5 g
Tracking force recommended - 4 g

Cartridge weight - 18,5 g
Replacement stylus unit - DJ

The best sound quality achievable for traditional vinyl playback
The CLUB boasts the best specifications and best sound, making it an ideal choice for Club DJs in any environment: studio, broadcast or club.
• The CLUB features a Special-Elliptic stylus that allows for detailed sound quality: Special-Elliptic stylus fits better in the groove and therefore has more contact area with the groove itself, extracting more intricate details, than is possible with a spherical diamond.
• The CLUB’s 8 mV output voltage requires less gain from the preamps, providing cleaner sound reproduction and less susceptibility to feedback in live environments.

The CLUB offers an outstanding platform for archival and sampling.

Output voltage at 1000Hz, 5cm/sec. - 8 mV
Channel balance at 1kHz - 1 dB
Channel separation at 1kHz - 25 dB
Channel separation at 15 kHz - 15 dB
Frequency range at -3dB - 20-20.000 Hz
Tracking ability at 315 Hz at recommmended tracking force - 100 μm
Compliance, dynamic lateral - 14 μm/m N
Stylus type - Spherical Elliptical r/R 13/25 μm
Tracking force range - 2 - 4 g
Tracking force recommended - 3 g

Cartridge weight - 18,5 g
Replacement stylus unit - CLUB

• incl. Brush
• incl. Flight Case

Video: https://youtu.be/WZnFkEwAnCo

supplied in Flight case

The best sound quality achievable for traditional vinyl playback
The CLUB boasts the best specifications and best sound, making it an ideal choice for Club DJs in any environment: studio, broadcast or club.
• The CLUB features a Special-Elliptic stylus that allows for detailed sound quality: Special-Elliptic stylus fits better in the groove and therefore has more contact area with the groove itself, extracting more intricate details, than is possible with a spherical diamond.
• The CLUB’s 8 mV output voltage requires less gain from the preamps, providing cleaner sound reproduction and less susceptibility to feedback in live environments.

The CLUB offers an outstanding platform for archival and sampling.

Output voltage at 1000Hz, 5cm/sec. - 8 mV
Channel balance at 1kHz - 1 dB
Channel separation at 1kHz - 25 dB
Channel separation at 15 kHz - 15 dB
Frequency range at -3dB - 20-20.000 Hz
Tracking ability at 315 Hz at recommmended tracking force - 100 μm
Compliance, dynamic lateral - 14 μm/m N
Stylus type - Spherical Elliptical r/R 13/25 μm
Tracking force range - 2 - 4 g
Tracking force recommended - 3 g

Cartridge weight - 18,5 g
Replacement stylus unit - CLUB

Video: https://youtu.be/WZnFkEwAnCo

The 2M Series is developed in conjunction with the Danish Industrial designer Møller Jensen Design – the same designer who designed the award winning MC Jubilee and Kontrapunkt series. 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.

The name 2M was selected from among several ideas. We wanted a modern name that would be easy to pronounce and remember, and therefore an alphanumerical name was chosen. 2M means MM, which is the abbreviation for moving magnet.

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 2M series of cartridges features Ortofon’s trademark split pole pins, an invention that enables moving magnet cartridges to have a flat frequency response, as with a moving coil cartridge. Split pole pins were invented by Ortofon, and were originally presented in the 500 series and Super OM series.

We have optimized the design for ease of mounting the cartridge, and the weight and size to fit the most common turntables on the market today. The 2M Series provides excellent compatibility when used in an assortment of playback systems and with a wide variety of phono preamps.

2M Red features:

• an improved engine, which provides an increased output of 5.5mV and an optimized sound reproduction and a high level of sonic accuracy

• Nude Elliptical diamond and split pole pins with a copper wire

• The cartridge body is manufactured from Hopelex, which ensures high rigidity while eliminating unwanted resonances.

2M Red is an all-purpose cartridge that delivers open, dynamic sound with a slight touch of warmth.

Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec. - 5.5 mV
Channel balance at 1 kHz - 1.5 dB
Channel separation at 1 kHz - 22 dB
Channel separation at 15 kHz - 15 dB
Frequency response - 20-20.000 Hz + 3 / - 1 dB
Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force - 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
Internal inductance - 700 mH
Recommended load resistance - 47 kOhm
Recommended load capacitance - 150-300 pF
Cartridge colour, body/stylus - Black/Red
2M standard and 2M Verso cartridges weight - 7.2 g
Replacement stylus unit - 2M Red (interchangeable with 2M Blue and 2M Silver)

Each of the 2M Series cartridges has its own individual sonic expression, and all five models together represent the ensemble of five classic variations:

• 2M Mono SE, 2M Mono and 2M 78 are a true mono cartridges for playing mono vinyl records
• 2M Red is an all-purpose cartridge that delivers open, dynamic sound with a slight touch of warmth
• 2M Blue adds more dynamics and resolution, sounds more open and reproduces more details
• 2M Bronze adds even more details and resolution but in a very evenhanded way that pays respect to all elements
• 2M Black is the best of everything, true to the groove with resolution and accurate insight into each recording

The 2M Series is developed in conjunction with the Danish Industrial designer Møller Jensen Design – the same designer who designed the award winning MC Jubilee and Kontrapunkt series. 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.

The name 2M was selected from among several ideas. We wanted a modern name that would be easy to pronounce and remember, and therefore an alphanumerical name was chosen. 2M means MM, which is the abbreviation for moving magnet.

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 2M series of cartridges features Ortofon’s trademark split pole pins, an invention that enables moving magnet cartridges to have a flat frequency response, as with a moving coil cartridge. Split pole pins were invented by Ortofon, and were originally presented in the 500 series and Super OM series.

We have optimized the design for ease of mounting the cartridge, and the weight and size to fit the most common turntables on the market today. The 2M Series provides excellent compatibility when used in an assortment of playback systems and with a wide variety of phono preamps.

2M Red features:

• an improved engine, which provides an increased output of 5.5mV and an optimized sound reproduction and a high level of sonic accuracy

• Nude Elliptical diamond and split pole pins with a copper wire

• The cartridge body is manufactured from Hopelex, which ensures high rigidity while eliminating unwanted resonances.

2M Red is an all-purpose cartridge that delivers open, dynamic sound with a slight touch of warmth.

Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec. - 5.5 mV
Channel balance at 1 kHz - 1.5 dB
Channel separation at 1 kHz - 22 dB
Channel separation at 15 kHz - 15 dB
Frequency response - 20-20.000 Hz + 3 / - 1 dB
Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force - 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
Internal inductance - 700 mH
Recommended load resistance - 47 kOhm
Recommended load capacitance - 150-300 pF
Cartridge colour, body/stylus - Black/Red
2M standard and 2M Verso cartridges weight - 7.2 g
Replacement stylus unit - 2M Red (interchangeable with 2M Blue and 2M Silver)

Each of the 2M Series cartridges has its own individual sonic expression, and all five models together represent the ensemble of five classic variations:

• 2M Mono SE, 2M Mono and 2M 78 are a true mono cartridges for playing mono vinyl records
• 2M Red is an all-purpose cartridge that delivers open, dynamic sound with a slight touch of warmth
• 2M Blue adds more dynamics and resolution, sounds more open and reproduces more details
• 2M Bronze adds even more details and resolution but in a very evenhanded way that pays respect to all elements
• 2M Black is the best of everything, true to the groove with resolution and accurate insight into each recording

The 2M Series is developed in conjunction with the Danish Industrial designer Møller Jensen Design – the same designer who designed the award winning MC Jubilee and Kontrapunkt series. 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.

The name 2M was selected from among several ideas. We wanted a modern name that would be easy to pronounce and remember, and therefore an alphanumerical name was chosen. 2M means MM, which is the abbreviation for moving magnet.

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 2M series of cartridges features Ortofon’s trademark split pole pins, an invention that enables moving magnet cartridges to have a flat frequency response, as with a moving coil cartridge. Split pole pins were invented by Ortofon, and were originally presented in the 500 series and Super OM series.

We have optimized the design for ease of mounting the cartridge, and the weight and size to fit the most common turntables on the market today. The 2M Series provides excellent compatibility when used in an assortment of playback systems and with a wide variety of phono preamps.

2M Bronze features:

The 2M Bronze features a Nude Fine Line diamond, which is particularly suited for demanding applications. The slim profile of the Fine Line stylus will track even the highest frequency information, making it a must for discerning listeners. Additionally, its larger footprint ensures reduced distortion and record wear.

The cartridge body is manufactured from Hopelex, a material which ensures high rigidity while eliminating unwanted resonances. The 2M Bronze uses a special upgraded engine, featuring split pole pins with a silver plated copper wire.

Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec. - 5 mV
Channel balance at 1 kHz - 1 dB
Channel separation at 1 kHz - 26 dB
Channel separation at 15 kHz - 15 dB
Frequency response - 20-20.000 + 2 / - 0 dB
Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force - 80 µm
Compliance, dynamic, lateral - 22 µm/mN
Stylus type - Nude Fine Line
Stylus tip radius - r/R 8/40 µm
Tracking force range - 1.4-1.7 g (14-17 mN)
Tracking force, recommended - 1.5 g (15 mN)
Tracking angle - 20°
Internal impedance, DC resistance - 1.2 kOhm
Internal inductance - 630 mH
Recommended load resistance - 47 kOhm
Recommended load capacitance - 150-300 pF
Cartridge colour, body/stylus - Black/Bronze
Cartridge weight - 7.2 g
Replacement stylus unit - 2M Bronze (interchangeable with 2M Black and 2M Black LVB 250)

Each of the 2M Series cartridges has its own individual sonic expression, and all five models together represent the ensemble of five classic variations:

• 2M Mono SE, 2M Mono and 2M 78 are a true mono cartridges for playing mono vinyl records
• 2M Red is an all-purpose cartridge that delivers open, dynamic sound with a slight touch of warmth
• 2M Blue adds more dynamics and resolution, sounds more open and reproduces more details
• 2M Bronze adds even more details and resolution but in a very evenhanded way that pays respect to all elements
• 2M Black is the best of everything, true to the groove with resolution and accurate insight into each recording

The 2M Series is developed in conjunction with the Danish Industrial designer Møller Jensen Design – the same designer who designed the award winning MC Jubilee and Kontrapunkt series. 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.

The name 2M was selected from among several ideas. We wanted a modern name that would be easy to pronounce and remember, and therefore an alphanumerical name was chosen. 2M means MM, which is the abbreviation for moving magnet.

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 2M series of cartridges features Ortofon’s trademark split pole pins, an invention that enables moving magnet cartridges to have a flat frequency response, as with a moving coil cartridge. Split pole pins were invented by Ortofon, and were originally presented in the 500 series and Super OM series.

We have optimized the design for ease of mounting the cartridge, and the weight and size to fit the most common turntables on the market today. The 2M Series provides excellent compatibility when used in an assortment of playback systems and with a wide variety of phono preamps.

2M Bronze features:

The 2M Bronze features a Nude Fine Line diamond, which is particularly suited for demanding applications. The slim profile of the Fine Line stylus will track even the highest frequency information, making it a must for discerning listeners. Additionally, its larger footprint ensures reduced distortion and record wear.

The cartridge body is manufactured from Hopelex, a material which ensures high rigidity while eliminating unwanted resonances. The 2M Bronze uses a special upgraded engine, featuring split pole pins with a silver plated copper wire.

Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec. - 5 mV
Channel balance at 1 kHz - 1 dB
Channel separation at 1 kHz - 26 dB
Channel separation at 15 kHz - 15 dB
Frequency response - 20-20.000 + 2 / - 0 dB
Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force - 80 µm
Compliance, dynamic, lateral - 22 µm/mN
Stylus type - Nude Fine Line
Stylus tip radius - r/R 8/40 µm
Tracking force range - 1.4-1.7 g (14-17 mN)
Tracking force, recommended - 1.5 g (15 mN)
Tracking angle - 20°
Internal impedance, DC resistance - 1.2 kOhm
Internal inductance - 630 mH
Recommended load resistance - 47 kOhm
Recommended load capacitance - 150-300 pF
Cartridge colour, body/stylus - Black/Bronze
Cartridge weight - 7.2 g
Replacement stylus unit - 2M Bronze (interchangeable with 2M Black and 2M Black LVB 250)

Each of the 2M Series cartridges has its own individual sonic expression, and all five models together represent the ensemble of five classic variations:

• 2M Mono SE, 2M Mono and 2M 78 are a true mono cartridges for playing mono vinyl records
• 2M Red is an all-purpose cartridge that delivers open, dynamic sound with a slight touch of warmth
• 2M Blue adds more dynamics and resolution, sounds more open and reproduces more details
• 2M Bronze adds even more details and resolution but in a very evenhanded way that pays respect to all elements
• 2M Black is the best of everything, true to the groove with resolution and accurate insight into each recording

The 2M Series is developed in conjunction with the Danish Industrial designer Møller Jensen Design – the same designer who designed the award winning MC Jubilee and Kontrapunkt series. 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.

The name 2M was selected from among several ideas. We wanted a modern name that would be easy to pronounce and remember, and therefore an alphanumerical name was chosen. 2M means MM, which is the abbreviation for moving magnet.

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 2M series of cartridges features Ortofon’s trademark split pole pins, an invention that enables moving magnet cartridges to have a flat frequency response, as with a moving coil cartridge. Split pole pins were invented by Ortofon, and were originally presented in the 500 series and Super OM series.

We have optimized the design for ease of mounting the cartridge, and the weight and size to fit the most common turntables on the market today. The 2M Series provides excellent compatibility when used in an assortment of playback systems and with a wide variety of phono preamps.

2M Blue features:

• an improved engine, which provides an increased output of 5.5mV and an optimized sound reproduction and a high level of sonic accuracy

• Nude Elliptical diamond and split pole pins with a copper wire

• The cartridge body is manufactured from Hopelex, an environment-friendly material which ensures high rigidity while eliminating unwanted resonances

2M Blue adds more dynamics and resolution, sounds more open and reproduces more details than 2M Red

Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec. - 5,5 mV
Channel balance at 1 kHz - 1,5 dB
Channel separation at 1 kHz - 25 dB
Channel separation at 15 kHz - 15 dB
Frequency range at - 3dB - 20-25.000 Hz
Frequency response - 20-20.000 Hz + 2 / - 1 dB
Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force - 80 µm
Compliance, dynamic, lateral - 20 µm/mN
Stylus type - Nude Elliptical
Stylus tip radius - r/R 8/18 µm
Tracking force range - 1,6-2,0g (16-20 mN)
Tracking force, recommended - 1,8 g (18 mN)
Tracking angle - 20°
Internal impedance, DC resistance - 1,3 kOhm
Internal inductance - 700 mH
Recommended load resistance - 47 kOhm
Recommended load capacitance - 150-300 pF
Cartridge colour, body/stylus - Black/Blue
Cartridge weight - 7,2 g
Replacement stylus unit - 2M Blue (interchangeable with 2M Red and 2M Silver)

Each of the 2M Series cartridges has its own individual sonic expression, and all five models together represent the ensemble of five classic variations:

• 2M Mono SE, 2M Mono and 2M 78 are a true mono cartridges for playing mono vinyl records
• 2M Red is an all-purpose cartridge that delivers open, dynamic sound with a slight touch of warmth
• 2M Blue adds more dynamics and resolution, sounds more open and reproduces more details
• 2M Bronze adds even more details and resolution but in a very evenhanded way that pays respect to all elements
• 2M Black is the best of everything, true to the groove with resolution and accurate insight into each recording

The Goldring 1006 is designed for owners who want to get the very best from their systems at a budget price. This cartridge has an elliptical tip for improved high frequency clarity and a powerful magnet to ensure high sensitivity.

This hand-built cartridge features an elliptical stylus; its shape enables it to more accurately trace the highest frequency record grooves giving it the advantage over ordinary spherical types. The lightweight shank also gives the stylus a lower tip mass than cheaper metal bonded types lending the cartridge an improved transient response.

Low Mass Pocan® Body
The 1000 series uses a strong one piece body which holds the fixed parts securely in place. Made from a special type of ultra-rigid, glass reinforced polyester called Pocan, the body can be tightly bolted to the head shell for maximum efficiency and optimum sound quality. The user replaceable stylus carrier slots tightly into the body with a locating pin preventing unwanted vibrations which would otherwise colour the sound. An integral mu-metal can keeps the generator parts shielded from hum-inducing stray magnetic fields. Because Pocan has a high strength-to-mass ratio, the overall mass of the G1000 series cartridges is kept below 6.5 g. Low mass and moderate compliance keep the natural arm/cartridge resonance within safe limits for easy matching to a wide range of tonearms.

High Efficiency Magnetic Circuit
Finely etched mu-metal is laminated to form the pole pieces around which are fitted two formerless coils of four thousand turns each. This unique design reduces mass and also makes for a very efficient magnetic circuit producing a higher than average output. This construction also reduces the loss at high frequencies inherent in conventional designs, making for a smooth and extended frequency response.

Reduced Moving Mass
The 1000 series uses a unique ultra-low-mass, micro-miniature Alnico V magnet made to a tolerance that can be achieved by no other manufacturer worldwide. Welded to the magnet is a gold plated nickel tie-bar which provides an earth path for vinyl static charge build up and stabilses the cantilever in unwanted vibrational modes. The whole ultra-low-mass assembly is then mounted in a special butyl rubber polymer with optimised damping characteristics.

Expert Adjustment
The correct setting of stylus azimuth (or horizontal tracking angle) is essential for the maintenance of a proper stereo sound stage. Azimuth is the term used to describe the angle that the vertical centre-line of the stylus makes with the record surface and this must be exactly perpendicular to the record groove. This is not usually a user adjustable parameter on most budget decks and so it is vital that the cartridge leaves the factory with the azimuth precisely set. Badly adjusted azimuth can cause uneven channel balance and increased crosstalk between channels which would severely degrade the stereo image.

Specifications:
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz -20 kHz ±3 dB
• Channel Balance: within 2 dB @ 1 kHz
• Channel Separation: better than 25 dB @ 1 kHz
• Sensitivity: 6.5 mV ±1.5 dB, 1 kHz @ 5 cm/sec
• Static Compliance: 24 mm/N (lat); 16 mm/N (vert)
• Equivalent tip mass: 0.45 mg
• Vertical Tracking Angle: 24°
• Stylus Radius: Elliptical
• Stylus Type: Replaceable
• Load Resistance: 47 kΩ
• Load Capacitance: 150-200 pF
• Internal Inductance: 570 mH
• Internal Resistance: 660 Ω
• Cartridge Mass: 6.3 g
• Cartridge Mass (inc. fixings): 7.6 g
• Fixing Centre: 0.5" (12.7 mm)
• Playing Weight: 1.5 - 2.0 g (1.7 g nom.)
• Replacement Stylus: 1006 - D0

Clearaudio’s V2 MM technology uses ebony as a resonanceresistant body. Other ingredients of the recipe for success are the most effective reduction of moving mass, an optimised polishing technique for the stylus and highly effective cartridge damping. This is precision engineering in the pursuit of the best sound.

The Clearaudio V2 moving magnet cartridges are meticulously measured, analysed, and hand-selected into four Performance levels. In this way Clearaudio achieves the best stereo channel
matching, minimum phase error and distortion, flattest frequency response and highest dynamic range at each price point. The cartridges produce an audiophile sound of superlative quality – spatially detailed and vividly textured, with bass that does not wallow and treble that is not harsh.

The models of the Clearaudio MM V2 series provide outstanding sound quality on all current tonearms. With the exception of the MM V2 Concept, which is made of aluminium, all the cartridges in this series are made with housings of hand-polished ebony – the key to record-breaking weight values. The Performer V2 weighs just 7.4 grams, the Artist V2 8.4 grams. This is what Clearaudio calls ‘effective reduction of the moving mass’.

FEATURES
Technical Specifications:
• TOTAL MASS 8.6g (± 0.2g)
• FREQUENCY RESPONSE 20Hz - 20kHz
• OUTPUT VOLTAGE (1KHZ, 5CM/S) ~ 3.3mV
• CHANNEL SEPARATION (1KHZ) 20dB
• CHANNEL BALANCE (1KHZ) 2dB
• TRACKING ABILITY 80μm
• RECOMMENDED TRACKING FORCE 2.2g ± 0.3g
• COIL IMPEDANCE (1KHZ) 0.66kΩ
• COIL INDUCTANCE 400mH
• LOAD RESISTANCE 47kΩ
• LOAD CAPACITANCE 100pF
• CANTILEVER / STYLUS SHAPE Aluminium / elliptical
• COMPLIANCE 15μ/mN
• CARTRIDGE BODY Aluminium
• MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY 2 years

Manual: https://clearaudio.de/_assets/_pdf/manuals/cartridges/CA_MM%20V2_E+D.pdf?d=1653493472