Step Into the MusicThe 2M Premounted is for customers who wish direct and easy mounting and replacement on their S-shaped tonearm. With the 2M Red you will hear the music come to life on its own terms. It is like taking a step into the music itself. This is Ortofon’s entry-level cartridge in the series but what an entry.FeaturesOpen Dynamic SoundSplit Pole Pin TechnologyOptimized Sound ReproductionAccuracy levelWith the 2M Red you will hear the music come to life on its own terms. It is like taking a step into the music itself. This is Ortofon’s entry-level cartridge in the series but what an entry. The 2M Red delivers an open dynamic sound with a slight touch of warmth.CompatibilityThe 2M Premounted is for customers who wish direct and easy mounting and replacement on their S-shaped tonearm. The SH-4 headshell's resilience and stability are enhanced by its slender and refined design. A robust yet lightweight construction coupled with an ergonomic extended finger lift ensures easy handling and pickup.Split Pole Pin TechnologyThe 2M Red features Ortofon’s very own invention: the split pole pins with a copper wire that gives you a sound reproduction so precise only your heart dares skip a beat.SH-4 HeadshellThe 2M is mounted on a classic Ortofon SH-4 headsheel and is for customers who wish direct and easy mounting and replacement on their S-shaped tonearm.OutputThe engine provides an increased output of 5.5 mV optimized sound reproduction and a high level of sonic accuracy. What's in the Box2M Red Premounted MM Phono CartridgeSpecificationsChannel balance at 1 kHz: 1.5 dBOutput voltage at 1 kHz 5cm/sec: 5.5 mVChannel seperation at 1 kHz: 2
Q: Will this work with a vintage Pioneer PL-120? Thanks! -Chris
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Step Into the MusicThe 2M Premounted is for customers who wish direct and easy mounting and replacement on their S-shaped tonearm. With the 2M Red you will hear the music come to life on its own terms. It is like taking a step into the music itself. This is Ortofon’s entry-level cartridge in the series but what an entry.FeaturesOpen Dynamic SoundSplit Pole Pin TechnologyOptimized Sound ReproductionAccuracy levelWith the 2M Red you will hear the music come to life on its own terms. It is like taking a step into the music itself. This is Ortofon’s entry-level cartridge in the series but what an entry. The 2M Red delivers an open dynamic sound with a slight touch of warmth.CompatibilityThe 2M Premounted is for customers who wish direct and easy mounting and replacement on their S-shaped tonearm. The SH-4 headshell's resilience and stability are enhanced by its slender and refined design. A robust yet lightweight construction coupled with an ergonomic extended finger lift ensures easy handling and pickup.Split Pole Pin TechnologyThe 2M Red features Ortofon’s very own invention: the split pole pins with a copper wire that gives you a sound reproduction so precise only your heart dares skip a beat.SH-4 HeadshellThe 2M is mounted on a classic Ortofon SH-4 headsheel and is for customers who wish direct and easy mounting and replacement on their S-shaped tonearm.OutputThe engine provides an increased output of 5.5 mV optimized sound reproduction and a high level of sonic accuracy. What's in the Box2M Red Premounted MM Phono CartridgeSpecificationsChannel balance at 1 kHz: 1.5 dBOutput voltage at 1 kHz 5cm/sec: 5.5 mVChannel seperation at 1 kHz: 2

Rainier introduces our latest range of Oysters, which raise the bar for what can be expected from reasonably-priced MM cartridges. Our resonance-optimized housing was developed & selected for the voicing that it lends. The resonance properties create a well-represented soundstage with fantastic clarity with an overlaying warmth. Impressively quiet while delivering impact, Rainier skillfully places instruments & vocals right where they belong. You can expect a broader, rounder soundstage than you previously thought attainable at this price.

Experience balanced and dynamic sound with a premium moving magnet cartridge designed for effortless installation and refined listening. An elliptical diamond stylus on a lightweight aluminum cantilever traces grooves with precision to reveal detail clarity and natural warmth. A carefully tuned rubber suspension enhances tracking and reduces resonance for clean musical flow. The advanced quad coil generator with split pole pins and silver plated oxygen free copper delivers strong output impressive channel balance and wide separation for lifelike imaging. The iconic integrated form allows tool free mounting on S shaped tonearms. Easy stylus replacement enables a clear upgrade path within the series making this cartridge a lasting choice for vinyl lovers seeking performance style and convenience.

Borrowing the smooth character of its sibling Oyster, Black Pearl implements an improved housing that allows for wider frequency response. This makes way for more nuance and greater stereo imaging in a more cohesive soundstage. Enjoyable for hours on end, Black Pearl is famously high in value, pairs perfectly with any MM phonostage and is physically compatible with a wide array of tonearms.