2018 Is Ortofon’s Centenary Year

January 22, 2018

In October 2018 Ortofon will celebrate 100 years of business in audio industry. Through the year they are releasing several Century products to celebrate.

The first release from the Ortofon Century range is the Stylus 2M Blue Anniversary Special Edition, which bears the Ortofon Anniversary logo and retails from 140€

Technical specifications

Frequency range – 20-25.000 Hz
Frequency response – 20-20.000 Hz + 2 / – 1 dB
Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force *) – 80 µm
Compliance, dynamic, lateral – 20 µm/mN
Stylus type – Nude Elliptical
Stylus tip radius – r/R 8/18 µm
*) Typical value

Equivalent stylus tip mass – 0,5 mg
Tracking force range – 1,6-2,0 g (16-20 mN)
Tracking force, recommended – 1,8 g (18 mN)
Tracking angle – 20°
Stylus colour – Blue
Recommended for following cartridges – 2M Blue, interchangeable with 2M Red