2M
A series of moving-magnet phono cartridges from Ortofon, introduced in 2007, from the 2M Red to the 2M Black.
- Designed by
- Moeller Jensen
- Made by
- Ortofon
Pictures © Ortofon, from ortofon.com.
Why it is renowned
The 2M series is Ortofon's range of moving-magnet cartridges, made in four variants to fit different turntables; the maker says it has become the cartridge of choice for many, from first-time vinyl listeners to those returning to old records.1 One of its models, the 2M Black LVB 250, won the EISA award for phono cartridge in 2021-2022.2
The story
Ortofon introduced the 2M series in 2007, with a body inspired by a cut diamond.3 The faceted design was created in collaboration with Moeller Jensen.4 The range runs in colours from the 2M Red through Blue and Bronze to the 2M Black, with the 2M Black LVB 250, a 2M Mono and a 2M 78.1
Each model comes in four bodies: the standard 2M, the low 2MR for Rega-type tonearms, a premounted version and the 2M Verso for bottom-mounted headshells.1 Owners can upgrade or replace the stylus and keep the cartridge body.1
Sources
- Ortofon 2M cartridges, Ortofon. ortofon.com, read 1 October 2026.
- 2021-2022, EISA. eisa-awards.org, read 1 October 2026.
- Ortofon History Timeline, Ortofon. ortofon.com, read 2 October 2026.
- Ortofon, Wikipedia. en.wikipedia.org, read 1 October 2026.
Last checked 2 October 2026, against the maker's own pages.