2M Blue

About the 2M Blue

The Ortofon 2M Blue is a high-performance moving magnet cartridge designed for serious vinyl enthusiasts seeking accurate sound reproduction. It features Ortofon's proprietary split pole pin technology, which enables moving magnet cartridges to achieve flat frequency response comparable to moving coil designs. The cartridge utilizes a nude elliptical diamond stylus mounted on an aluminum cantilever, delivering superior detail retrieval and reduced distortion compared to lower-tier models. The 2M Blue offers noticeably better sound quality than the 2M Red, with crisper high frequencies, more open soundstage, and improved instrument separation. The cartridge body is constructed from Hopelex, an environmentally-friendly material that provides high rigidity while eliminating unwanted resonances. Installation is straightforward with pre-threaded holes for easy mounting on standard turntables, and the stylus is user-replaceable without requiring cartridge replacement. The 2M Blue is available in multiple configurations including standard top-mount, Verso for bottom-mount headshells, Premounted for S-shaped tonearms, and 2MR for Rega-compatible turntables.