Next Level AuthenticityThe goal for any cartridge should be to reproduce the sound as close to the artist's vision as possible and the 2M blue takes you further on this journey of authenticity. With the 2M Blue you get serious about listening to vinyl.FeaturesOpen Dynamic SoundSplit Pole Pin TechnologyOptimized Sound ReproductionAccuracy LevelThe goal for any cartridge should be to reproduce the sound as close to the artist's vision as possible and the 2M Blue takes you further on this journey of authenticity. With the 2M Blue you get serious about listening to vinyl.StylusThe Nude diamond is cut in an Elliptical shape and when it hits the groove it is like travelling through both space and time to the very moment the music was recorded.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 Blue 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. The 2M Blue adds more dynamics and resolution sounds more open and reproduces more details compared to the 2M Red model.What's in the Box2M Blue Premounted MM Phono CartridgeSpecificationsChannel balance at 1 kHz: 1.5 dBOutput voltage at 1 kHz 5cm/sec: 5.5 mVChannel seperation at 1 kHz: 25 dBChannel seperation at 15 kHz: 15 dBFrequency response 20 Hz - 20 kHz: + 2 / - 1 dBTracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracki

The 2M Series of cartridges is designed for precise and accurate retrieval of the information in the record groove. Ortofon's philosophy is to play the record sound as accurate as possible without coloring the sound.The name 2M was selected from several ideas. Ortofon 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. 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 Series Features:an improved engine which provides an increased output of 5.5mVNude Elliptical diamond and split pole pins with a copper wire2M Blue Series Specifications:Output voltage at 1000 Hz 5cm/sec: 5mVChannel balance at 1kHz: 15 dBChannel separation at 1 kHz: 25 dBChannel separation at 15 kHz: 15 dBFrequency range at - 3 dB: 20-25.000 HzFrequency response: 20-20.000 + 2 / - 1 dBTracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force: 80 micrometersCompliance dynamic lateral: 20 micrometers/mNStylus type: Nude EllipticalStylus tip radius: r/R 8/18 micrometersTracking force range: 16-20g (16-20 mN)Tracking force recommended: 18 g (18 mN)Tracking angle: 20 degreesInternal impedance DC resistance: 13 kOhmInternal inductance: 700 mHRecommended load resistance: 47 kOhmRecommended load capacitance: 150-300 pFCartridge colour body/stylus: Black/BlueCartridge weight: 72gReplacement stylus unit: 2M Blue (interchangeable with 2M

Microlinear (2.2 x 0.12 mil) replacement stylus with tapered aluminum cantilever for the Audio-Technica AT-VM740xML cartridge.What's in the BoxAT-VMN40xML VMx Microlinear Replacement Stylus for AT-VM740xML*Please Note: Replacement stylus shown with cartridge. Cartridge sold separately.SpecificationsTracking force: 1.8 to 2.2 g (2.0 g standard)Stylus: Nude MicrolinearCartridge (sold separately): AT-VM740xML