Ortofon 2M Bronze Verso MM Cartridge (Under-Mount)

The Ortofon 2M Bronze Verso is an MM cartridge with a nude Fine Line stylus that's screwed from below – with interchangeable threaded studs (2 and 2.5 mm) instead of screws from above. Designed for tonearms and headshells that require this mounting from below, such as many Thorens and Revox models.

Why the 2M Bronze Verso?

Because your tonearm requires mounting from below – and the Bronze still delivers the audiophile level right below the Black. The Fine Line diamond and silver-plated OFC winding bring fine treble resolution and calm; the Verso form makes this possible on the matching tonearms in the first place.

What you get

Noticeably more fine detail and space than the Blue, combined with under-mounting. Overtones and fine structures that would otherwise be lost become audible – strings with shimmer, cymbals with a shell of sound, clean complex passages.

Who is the 2M Bronze Verso for – and who isn't it for?

Ideal if your tonearm needs under-mounting and you want to get close to the series maximum. Bottom line: With a normal tonearm using top screws, the Verso version is unnecessary – then the standard Bronze suffices. And on a weak turntable the Fine Line stylus's benefit evaporates, regardless of the mounting form.

Our verdict

The Fine Line tier for tonearms with under-mounting – the same refined Bronze sound, different mechanics. If your Thorens or Revox requires it, the Verso is the right choice.

Technical specifications

• Cartridge type: MM (Moving Magnet)
• Mounting: from below, interchangeable threaded studs (2 / 2.5 mm) – e.g. Thorens, Revox
• Stylus tip: Fine Line, nude
• Tip radius: r/R 8/40 µm
• Output voltage: 5 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/s)
• Frequency response: 20–20,000 Hz (+2/−0 dB)
• Channel separation: 26 dB (1 kHz)
• Stylus compliance: 22 µm/mN
• Recommended tracking force: 1.5 g (1.4–1.7 g)
• Recommended load: 47 kOhm · 150–300 pF
• Recommended tonearm mass: light to medium
• Winding: silver-plated OFC copper wire
• Weight: 7.2 g
• Replacement stylus: Stylus 2M Bronze
• Included: cartridge, stylus brush, screwdriver, mounting screws including threaded studs (2× M2.5×5, 2× M2.5×7) for under-mounting, alignment gauge

Frequently asked questions

How do I know whether my tonearm needs under-mounting?

Look at the headshell from below: if the cartridge is screwed with threaded studs from below instead of screws from above, you need the Verso version. This is typical for many Thorens and Revox tonearms. If in doubt, the tonearm manual helps – or just ask us briefly.

Does the Bronze offer enough over the Blue?

On a good setup, yes. The Fine Line stylus has more contact with the groove than the elliptical cut, tracks more finely and reduces distortion with demanding material. You hear more resolution and overtones. On simpler turntables the difference is smaller.

Why buy the Ortofon 2M Bronze Verso at HD Zürisee?

Because the Verso version only makes sense if your tonearm actually needs it – and a wrong purchase at this price is annoying. We'll clarify the mounting question with you and align it on request. HD Zürisee in Wädenswil is an authorised Ortofon partner; call us or message us on WhatsApp.

Goes well with

Goes well with: a high-quality phono preamp, a good turntable as a foundation, and other cartridges to compare.