Ortofon 2M Red Stylus
Ortofon 2M Red Stylus
Ortofon 2M Red Stylus
Ortofon 2M Red Stylus
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Ortofon 2M Red Stylus

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A replacement stylus for the Ortofon 2M Red cartridge, with an Elliptical tip of r/R 8/18 µm. Ortofon describes the 2M Red as the entry-level cartridge in its 2M series.

Ortofon says the Stylus 2M Red is a replacement stylus for the Ortofon 2M Red. It is recommended for the 2M Red, 2MR Red and 2M Red Premounted.

This listing is a replacement stylus only. It is not a complete cartridge.

Type
Replacement stylus
Stylus tip
Elliptical
Tip radius
r/R 8/18 µm
Tracking force
1.6 to 2.0 g (1.8 g recommended)
Recommended for
2M, 2MR and 2M Premounted Red
Stylus life
Up to 1000 hours with proper care

Why you will love it

Elliptical tip, 2M Red

The tip is Elliptical with a tip radius of r/R 8/18 µm and an equivalent tip mass of 0.5 mg.

Ortofon says that with the Stylus 2M Red you will hear the music come to life on its own terms.

Ortofon Stylus 2M Red replacement stylus
Underside of the Ortofon Stylus 2M Red showing the stylus tip

Which cartridges it fits

Ortofon lists the Stylus 2M Red as recommended for the 2M Red, 2MR Red and 2M Red Premounted cartridges.

Stylus life

Ortofon says the stylus lifetime is up to 1000 hours with proper care, without degradation of performance. Ortofon points to its FAQ for stylus care.

Is it right for you?

A great fit if you…

  • Own a 2M, 2MR or 2M Premounted Red cartridge
  • Need a replacement stylus, not a whole cartridge
  • Want to refit a worn 2M Red with the same stylus

Worth knowing

  • It is a stylus only, so it needs a matching Ortofon cartridge body to play
  • Ortofon recommends it for the 2M, 2MR and 2M Premounted Red cartridges

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Specifications

Stylus

Type Replacement stylus
Stylus Elliptical
Tip radius r/R 8/18 µm
Equivalent tip mass 0.5 mg
Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 3 / -1 dB (as published)
Tracking ability 70 µm at 315 Hz
Compliance 20 µm/mN (dynamic, lateral)
Tracking force 1.6 to 2.0 g (16 to 20 mN), 1.8 g recommended
Tracking angle 20°
Stylus colour Red
Stylus life Up to 1000 hours with proper care

Specifications from Ortofon's Stylus 2M Red product page (ortofon.com), checked November 2026.

What is in the box

  • Ortofon Stylus 2M Red

Questions people ask

Is this a cartridge?

No. It is a replacement stylus. Ortofon recommends the Stylus 2M Red for the 2M Red, 2MR Red and 2M Red Premounted cartridges.

Can I fit it to a 2M Blue or 2M Bronze?

Ortofon's list for this stylus covers the 2M, 2MR and 2M Premounted Red only.

What tracking force should I use?

Ortofon gives a range and a recommended figure, shown in the specifications.

How long does the stylus last?

Ortofon says up to 1000 hours is possible with proper care, without degradation of performance.

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