{"product_id":"ortofon-2m-red-verso-tonabnehmer","title":"Ortofon 2M Red Verso MM Cartridge (Bottom-Mount)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Ortofon 2M Red Verso is an MM cartridge that's screwed in from below – with interchangeable threaded pins instead of the usual screws from above. That makes it fit tonearms and headshells that require bottom mounting, as many Thorens and Revox tonearms do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the 2M Red Verso?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause not every tonearm accepts a cartridge from above. Where a standard 2M won't sit properly, the Verso variant solves it elegantly: insert the threaded pins, secure from below, done. Sonically you get exactly the 2M Red – elliptical diamond, honest all-rounder – just in the mounting form that fits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe proven entry-level classic with a balanced, neutral sound across every genre, combined with bottom mounting. The elliptical grind reads the groove more precisely than simple conical styli: cleaner treble, clearer voices, calmer loud passages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the 2M Red Verso for – and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal if your tonearm or headshell needs bottom mounting (Thorens, Revox and similar). \u003cstrong\u003eStraight talk:\u003c\/strong\u003e if your turntable has a normal tonearm with screws from above, you don't need the Verso version – then the cheaper standard 2M Red is the right choice. If in doubt, ask us briefly before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2M Red for tonearms that are screwed in from below – the same honest sound, different mechanics. If your Thorens or Revox demands it, the Verso is exactly right; otherwise the standard version does the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCartridge type: MM (moving magnet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting: from below, interchangeable threaded pins – e.g. Thorens, Revox\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracking diamond: elliptical (bonded)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTip radius: r\/R 8\/18 µm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput voltage: 5.5 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm\/s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 20–20,000 Hz (+3\/−1 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChannel separation: 22 dB (1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus compliance: 20 µm\/mN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended tracking force: 1.8 g (1.6–2.0 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended load: 47 kOhm · 150–300 pF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended tonearm: light to medium mass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 7.2 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement stylus: Stylus 2M Red (upgrade: Stylus 2M Blue)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat's included: cartridge, stylus brush, screwdriver, threaded pins (2× M2.5×5, 2× M2.5×7) for bottom mounting, alignment gauge (the 2M packaging doubles as an alignment gauge)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I know if my tonearm needs the Verso version?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the cartridge is screwed in from below instead of from above. This applies to some tonearms and headshells, typically various Thorens and Revox designs. Check your tonearm documentation or ask us – we'll clarify before you buy so you don't order the wrong cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between the Verso and the standard 2M Red?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly in the mounting. The Verso is fitted from below with threaded pins, the standard from above with screws. Cartridge, diamond and sound are identical. So you choose not by sound but by what your tonearm mechanically requires – if in doubt, a quick look at the tonearm mounting or a question to us helps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Ortofon 2M Red Verso at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the mounting form quickly causes confusion – and an incorrectly ordered cartridge is annoying. We'll clarify beforehand whether your tonearm really needs the Verso variant. HD Zürisee in Wädenswil has cared for analogue technology for decades and will fit the cartridge for you on request. Get in touch, we'll help you choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e a matching \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ephono preamp\u003c\/a\u003e, a solid \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eturntable\u003c\/a\u003e as a base and more \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003ecartridges\u003c\/a\u003e to compare.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ortofon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989547708752,"sku":"303403","price":119.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/ortofon-2m-red-verso-tonabnehmer-perspektive-rechts.jpg?v=1786629368","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/ortofon-2m-red-verso-tonabnehmer","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}