{"product_id":"ortofon-stylus-2m-blue","title":"Ortofon Stylus 2M Blue Replacement Stylus","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Ortofon Stylus 2M Blue is the original replacement and upgrade stylus for the cartridges Ortofon 2M Blue and 2MR Blue (Rega) – a nude elliptical diamond as a plug-in unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Stylus 2M Blue?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's two things at once: a replacement, if your Blue stylus is worn – and an upgrade, if you want to move up from the Red (bonded elliptical diamond) to a nude elliptical diamond. \"Nude\" means less moving mass at the tip, faster response, more calm and detail. Plug on instead of installing: pull off the old stylus, attach the new one, done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you'll get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2M series' sweet-spot sound: more air and resolution than the Red, with an equally balanced tonal foundation. Voices gain texture, cymbals decay naturally, fine spatial information becomes audible – and a fresh stylus also protects your vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho's the Stylus 2M Blue for – and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFits any 2M Blue and 2MR Blue body – and as an upgrade also fits a 2M\/2MR Red, since Red and Blue use the same generator. \u003cstrong\u003eStraight talk:\u003c\/strong\u003e the Blue stylus doesn't belong on Bronze\/Black bodies; those play in the Bronze\/Black\/LVB 250 group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe series' nude elliptical stylus: noticeably finer than the Red, replacement and upgrade in one. The easiest way to make a 2M Red or Blue sound better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Replacement\/upgrade stylus (stylus unit) for Ortofon 2M Blue \u0026amp; 2MR Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus type: Nude Elliptical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTip radius: r\/R 8\/18 µm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 20–20,000 Hz (+2 \/ −1 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracing ability (315 Hz): 80 µm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus compliance: 20 µm\/mN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquivalent tip mass: 0.5 mg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended tracking force: 1.8 g (1.6–2.0 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracking angle: 20°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterchangeable within: 2M Red \/ 2M Blue (upgrade over Red)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Stylus 2M Blue also fit my 2M Red?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 2M Red and 2M Blue (and their 2MR versions) use the same generator, so the styli are interchangeable. Plugging a Blue stylus onto a Red body sonically gives you a 2M Blue – without a new cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the Blue bring compared with the Red?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe diamond is nude instead of bonded. That lowers the moving mass, so the stylus reads out the groove more finely and calmly: more detail, cleaner highs, more space – without becoming analytical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I care for the Stylus 2M Blue properly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrush the stylus dry with a soft stylus brush from back to front before playback – never touch the diamond with your finger. That keeps the tracking clean, and clean records protect it further. Ortofon states around 1,000 playing hours for the 2M series before a change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Stylus 2M Blue at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we'll tell you whether the step from Red to Blue is worthwhile for you – and what to watch for when swapping the stylus. Genuine Ortofon, advised by Andy and Mauri, at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e useful \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plattenspieler-zubehor\"\u003eTurntable Accessories\u003c\/a\u003e, the right \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/platten-reinigung\"\u003eRecord Cleaning\u003c\/a\u003e, and everything around \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/alles-vinyl\"\u003eVinyl\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ortofon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989549740368,"sku":"303458","price":149.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/ortofon-stylus-2m-blue-ersatznadel-frontansicht.png?v=1786631007","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/ortofon-stylus-2m-blue","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}