Ortofon 2M Blue Cartridge Denmark Made for Turntables

Ortofon 2M Blue 

A refined moving-magnet cartridge positioned as a clear upgrade from the 2M Red, the Ortofon 2M Blue emphasizes clarity, precision, and musical balance. Its nude elliptical stylus extracts finer detail from grooves, delivering a wider soundstage, cleaner treble, more transparent mids, and tighter, better-controlled bass. Tonality is neutral and smooth, making it suitable for a wide range of music while revealing greater nuance in complex recordings.

With a healthy 5.5 mV output, easy MM loading (47 kΩ), and a recommended tracking force of 1.8 g, the 2M Blue integrates well with most tonearms and phono stages. It offers a strong balance between performance and value, appealing to listeners seeking a meaningful sonic upgrade without moving into high-cost cartridges.