Ortofon 2MR red MM Cartridge for Rega

The Ortofon 2MR red is a moving magnet cartridge with an elliptical stylus, whose housing is built specifically for the three-point mounting of Rega tonearms. It uses the same technology as the well-known 2M Red, but comes in a narrower, lighter body weighing just 6 grams.

If you have a Rega turntable, you know the hassle with spacers and weight. The 2MR red makes that hassle unnecessary: it fits a Rega arm's fixed geometry from the start.

Why the 2MR red?

Rega tonearms have a fixed height and screw the cartridge in via three points instead of the usual two screws. The 2MR red is built exactly for that – narrow body, low weight, correct mounting height with no spacer. Sonically, you get the 2M Red's clean, versatile elliptical tracking: honest, unfussy, and exactly right for an ambitious entry level.

What you get

A cartridge that fits your Rega directly with no fiddling and plays cleanly right away. The elliptical stylus draws a balanced picture with no harshness – a reliable all-rounder for your record collection.

Who is the 2MR red for – and who isn't it for?

For owners of a Rega turntable or Rega tonearm who want a matching entry-level cartridge with no alignment hassle. Straight talk: if you don't have a Rega turntable, you don't need the 2MR variant – then the standard 2M Red with half-inch mounting is the right choice. The only difference is the mounting, not the sound.

Our verdict

The 2MR red takes the mounting worries off Rega owners' hands and delivers the proven 2M Red sound. An honest entry level that simply fits.

Technical specifications

• Type: MM cartridge (moving magnet), for Rega tonearms
• Series: 2MR red
• Stylus profile: elliptical
• Tip radius r/R: 8/18 µm
• Output voltage: 5.5 mV
• Channel separation: 22 dB (1 kHz)
• Stylus compliance: 20 µm/mN
• Recommended tracking force: 1.8 g (1.6–2.0 g)
• Load resistance: 47 kOhm
• Load capacitance: 150–300 pF
• Mounting: Rega three-point mounting, no spacer
• Weight: 6 g
• What's included: cartridge, stylus brush, screwdriver, mounting screws (Rega three-point mounting)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2MR red fit every Rega turntable?

Yes – it's built for the Rega-typical three-point mounting and sits at the correct height with no spacer. With other brands it depends on the tonearm: if it requires half-inch mounting, you'll need the standard 2M Red instead. If you're unsure, tell us your turntable and we'll check compatibility.

What's the difference between the 2MR red and the standard 2M Red?

Only in the mounting, not the sound. The 2MR red sits in the narrow 6-gram Rega body with three-point mounting, the 2M Red uses the usual half-inch mounting with two screws. Generator, elliptical stylus and tracking behaviour are identical – you simply choose the body your tonearm requires.

Why buy the 2MR red at HD Zürisee?

Because our experienced team knows Rega turntables inside out and tells you which cartridge really fits. We fit and align it directly on request, check compatibility with your tonearm, and as an authorised Ortofon dealer in Wädenswil handle the warranty correctly – advice included, not just goods.

Goes well with

Goes well with: a phono preamp, a matching turntable or a look at the stronger cartridges in the 2MR range.