Ortofon 2MR Red

Ortofon 2MR Red: A low-profile pickup that brings your Rega turntable to life

With 2MR Red, you will hear the music come to life on its own terms. It's like taking a step into the music itself. The Ortofon 2MR version is designed to fit low-profile turntables and tonearms such as British Rega. This means that the 2MR can be mounted with just two screws for a quick and easy installation.

The 2MR Red is Ortofon's entry-level, and they set an impressive standard with this series of Moving Magnet pickups. 2MR Red takes you deep into the essence of music and brings it to life like never before. Every note, every stroke and every single musical moment is unfolded with the greatest naturalness, capturing both the ear and the heart.

"...a pleasing ambience...
...intimate, trembling quality...
...bass in proportion...
...good detail...
...realistic without going into hardness...
...sense of space even in the climaxes..." - Hi-Fi News.

Innovation behind every detail

2MR Red presents a precision stylus with a pointed Elliptical diamond that follows the fine grooves of your plates with ease. Split pole pins, made in high quality, together with the copper wire, ensure optimal signal transmission and an exact tracking precision. This results in a sonic clarity that reveals every subtlety in the music.

A clear and precise signal

2MR Red delivers a boosted output of 5.5 mV, making the music reproduced with extraordinary clarity. The sound reproduction has been carefully optimized, and its sonic precision is nothing short of impressive. This results in an engaging and musical listening experience.

Seamless Integration

Like its siblings, the 2MR Red is designed for easy mounting on your turntable. The weight and size are adjusted to fit the most common record player models on the market. The range's versatility comes into its own here too, harmonizing seamlessly with various playback systems and a wide range of RIAA amplifiers.

An open and dynamic soundscape

2MR Red delivers an open and dynamic sound with a subtle warmth that adds character and depth to your music experience. Every note and timbre is brought to life, and the soundscape opens up like a portal to the soul of the music. In short, the Ortofon 2MR Red stands out with its unique combination of technical finesse and musical empathy. It gives you access to a deeper understanding of your vinyl records and brings you closer to the heart of the music.