Ortofon Hifi 2M BRONZE
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Essential Information About the Ortofon 2M Bronze Phono Cartridge
Essential Information About the Ortofon 2M Bronze Phono Cartridge
- Precise and detailed playback thanks to a nude diamond with a Line Contact profile, ideal for revealing micro-details in the groove.
- Comfortable output level (5 mV) for easy pairing with most MM phono preamps and built-in phono inputs.
- Stable stereo image with good channel balance and optimized separation for a clearer soundstage.
- Upgradeable : replacement diamond 2M Bronze and announced interchangeability compatibility with 2M Black and 2M Black LVB 250.
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A Reference in the 2M Range to Enhance Vinyl Listening
The 2M Bronze is part of a range designed to get the best out of your records, focusing on fine tracking and detail reproduction. Its Line Contact profile, renowned for extended groove reading, aims for more nuanced timbre reproduction and better instrument separation. It is a coherent choice for stepping up listening quality while remaining on an easy-to-integrate MM (moving magnet) architecture.
Who Is It For, and In What Uses?
This cartridge is aimed at demanding vinyl turntable enthusiasts, audiophiles seeking definition, and users who want a significant improvement in playback without switching to an MC cartridge. It is particularly suitable for hi-fi listening at home (living room, dedicated room) and vinyl digitization, where tracking precision and stereo stability make a difference. Its output level and recommended load facilitate pairing with many systems, from carefully crafted hi-fi setups to more versatile installations.
Features and Innovations
As a MM (moving magnet) type, the 2M Bronze offers an output voltage of 5 mV (at 1000 Hz, 5 cm/sec), convenient for maintaining a good level without pushing gain. The Line Contact nude diamond favors a finer and longer contact with the groove to improve high-frequency reading and transient reproduction. The specified frequency response of 20 to 20,000 Hz (+2 / -0 dB) and channel separation values (26 dB at 1 kHz) aim for a more open soundstage and better focus.
Implementation remains simple: recommended load of 47 kOhm and load capacitance of 150-300 pF, common standards for MM cartridges. Regarding adjustments, the recommended tracking force (1.5 g) and range of 1.4 to 1.7 g allow precise setup according to your tonearm and turntable. Finally, the mentioned interchangeability compatibility with certain diamonds from the 2M series (Black and Black LVB 250) opens an upgrade path without changing the entire cartridge body.
Technical specifications
| DJing type | Monitoring |
| Category | cell |
| Type | Moving magnet |
| Destination | hifi, DJ |
| Diamond tip | Fine line |
| Color | Bronze |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Diamond | Nude / Line Contact |
| Stylus tip radius | r/R 8/40 µm |
| Replacement diamond | 2M Bronze (interchangeable with 2M Black and 2M Black LVB 250) |
| Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5 cm/sec | 5 mV |
| Channel balance at 1 kHz | 1 dB |
| Channel separation at 1 kHz | 26 dB |
| Channel separation at 15 kHz | 15 dB |
| Frequency response | 20-20,000 Hz (+2 / -0 dB) |
| Tracking ability (315 Hz with recommended tracking force) | 80 µm |
| Lateral compliance, dynamics | 22 µm/mN |
| Tracking force range | 1.4-1.7 g (14-17 mN) |
| Recommended tracking force | 1.5 g (15 mN) |
| Tracking angle | 20 degrees |
| Internal impedance | 1.2 ohms |
| Internal inductance | 630 mH |
| Recommended load resistance | 47 kOhm |
| Recommended load capacitance | 150-300 pF |
| Cartridge and stylus color | Black/Bronze |
| Weight of 2MR cartridge | 6 g |
| Weight of Verso 2M and 2M cartridges | 7.2 g |
| Weight of pre-mounted 2M cartridge | 16.7 g |
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Ortofon 2M Bronze cartridge compatible with a MM phono input?
Its moving magnet (MM) design and output voltage of 5 mV are intended for a MM phono input. The recommended load is 47 kOhm, with a capacitance between 150 and 300 pF.
What is the advantage of the Line Contact stylus on this cartridge?
The nude elliptical stylus features a Line Contact profile with an 8/40 µm radius. This geometry aims for extended groove scanning, providing a more nuanced reproduction of timbres and transients.
What tracking force should be set for the 2M Bronze?
The recommended tracking force is 1.5 g (15 mN). The setting can be adjusted within a range of 1.4 to 1.7 g depending on the tonearm and turntable.
Is the 2M Bronze suitable for vinyl digitization?
Its claimed tracking capability reaches 80 µm at 315 Hz with the recommended tracking force. A channel separation of 26 dB at 1 kHz contributes to a more stable stereo image during digitization.
Can a 2M Black stylus be mounted on the cartridge body?
The body is stated to be compatible with the interchangeable 2M Black and 2M Black LVB 250 styli. This compatibility allows upgrading the stylus without replacing the cartridge body.
