ORTOFON 2MR CARTRIDGES OFFER GREATER TONEARM COMPATIBILITY

Ortofon the cartridge manufacturer, have announced the Ortofon 2MR Moving Magnet range which takes the existing 2M cartridge and re-shapes it into a new “Reduced” housing that makes it compatible with a wider range of tonearms.

Ortofon 2MR features a specially designed cartridge housing tailored for turntables and tonearms that have a requirement for low form factor cartridges. With its narrow cartridge housing, it seamlessly integrates without a need for modifications to, or spacers under, the tonearm, enabling quick and easy mounting with just two screws.

ORTOFON 2MR CARTRIDGES

The Ortofon 2MR benefits from all the existing 2M Series’ commitments to authentic sound reproduction. A high-performance motor system featuring quad coils and split pole pin technology minimises eddy current losses, enhancing channel balance and accuracy.

REDUCED CARTRIDGE HEIGHT

There are many tonearms from popular turntable makers, such as Linn, Rega, Pro-Ject and others, where the VTA is not adjustable and the regular 2M cartridge height is too high. Similarly, there are instances where you may wish to modify your turntable with a thicker mat or platter upgrade, and you need to compensate with reduced cartridge height.

2MR reduces the overall cartridge body height to 14mm, saving you 3mm over the standard version. This reduction makes a difference to the achievable sound quality of your turntable where VTA is an issue with a standard 2M cartridge. It’s also easier to accommodate than many tonearm modifications or upgrades you may otherwise need to make.

ORTOFON 2MR CARTRIDGES PRICING

2MR Red £95

2MR Blue £189

2MR Bronze £365

2MR Black £525

2MR LVB250 £829

2MR 78 £129

2MR Mono £349

Available in the UK through Henley Audio’s dealer network this month.

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