Ortofon
Ortofon 2M Blue
Ortofon 2M Blue
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Ortofon 2M Blue
The 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.
Ortofon's 2M series sits at the heart of serious vinyl playback — the Blue is the moving magnet cartridge that demands to be heard. It combines a nude elliptical diamond stylus with quad-coils and split pole pins wrapped in OFC copper wire, delivering the resolution and dynamics that separate casual listening from real engagement with your records. The aluminium cantilever supports a tracking force of just 1.8 g recommended, letting the stylus settle into the groove with minimal wear and maximum fidelity.
What you hear is the difference between hearing your records and hearing into them. The 2M Blue opens up detail that cheaper cartridges obscure — the space between instruments, the decay of a vocal, the texture of the recording itself. It's the cartridge that makes you want to reach for another album the moment one finishes, because suddenly you can hear why these records matter.
If you're upgrading from an entry-level cartridge — say a Rega Elys 2 or Audio-Technica AT95E — the jump to the 2M Blue will be immediate and undeniable. It pairs beautifully with turntables across the range, from a Rega Planar 3 upwards, and rewards a good phono stage with layers of performance that cheaper designs simply cannot extract.
Technical Specifications
| Output voltage at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec | 5.5 mV |
| Channel balance at 1 kHz | 1.5 dB |
| Channel separation at 1 kHz | 25 dB |
| Frequency response | 20–20,000 Hz +2/−1 dB |
| Tracking ability at 315 Hz | 80 µm |
| Compliance, dynamic, lateral | 20 µm/mN |
| Cantilever material | Aluminium |
| Stylus type | Nude elliptical diamond |
| Stylus tip radius | r/R 8/18 µm |
| Coil system | Quad-coils with split pole pins and OFC coil wire |
| 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 |
| Coil wire material | OFC wire |
| Cartridge body material | Polymer and aluminium |
| Cartridge colour | Black/blue |
| Cartridge weight | 7.2 g |
| Premounted cartridge weight | 16.7 g |
| Recommended load resistance | 47 kOhm |
| Internal inductance | 700 mH |
Who Is It For?
The 2M Blue suits anyone who has moved beyond casual listening and wants to hear the full potential of their vinyl collection. If you've upgraded your turntable and phono stage, this is the cartridge that makes those investments audible. It's also the natural step up if you're coming from a budget or mid-range design and want serious resolution without spending significantly more.
Buying from Martins Hi-Fi
Martins Hi-Fi has been in Norwich since 1968. Elizabeth Gould runs the business today, and we stock only brands we have heard properly and stand behind. You can hear the 2M Blue mounted and playing at our showroom, and we'll help you match it to your turntable and phono stage for the best possible result. When you get in touch, you'll be speaking with Dave, Chris, and our Product Links team — experienced specialists who can advise on this cartridge and your whole system.
Contact us at info@martinshifi.co.uk, call 01603 627010, or WhatsApp on 07554 687137. You can read more about how we work on our Why Martins Hi-Fi page. We are at 85–91 Ber Street, Norwich, NR1 3EY.
Also from Ortofon: Ortofon Windfeld Ti.
