The Ortofon 2M Bronze and Ortofon 2M Black are two of the best moving magnet cartridges on the market. But their high quality comes at a premium price. The 2M Bronze costs about $450, while you can usually find the 2M Black for about $750. Is the 2M Black worth virtually … [Read more...]
Ortofon 2M Blue vs 2M Bronze: Best Value?
If you’re looking to purchase a new cartrdige for your turntable, then the Ortofon 2M Blue and Ortofon 2M Bronze should both be on your shortlist. And I should know, having owned both cartridges for over a year. In this article, I’m going to discuss everything … [Read more...]
Ortofon 2M Red vs 2M Blue: Best Budget Cartridge?
The Ortofon 2M Red and Ortofon 2M Blue are both very good cartridges. But they both sound quite different from one another, as you can notice subtle (and not-so-subtle) changes in the sound between the Red and Blue. There is also a difference in price. The Ortofon 2M … [Read more...]
Ortofon 2M Black review: A Cartridge for Audiophiles
The Ortofon 2M Black cartridge is the best sounding cartridge in the entire 2M line. It’s meant to give you true audiophile sound. But the 2M Black costs over a little over $700. And so in this review, I’m going to not only cover the 2M Black’s features and setup process, … [Read more...]
Ortofon 2M Bronze review: A Major Upgrade
The Ortofon 2M Bronze is the next step up in the 2M line, but the question is this: is this $400 to $450 cartridge worth the high price tag? Well, I’ve spent a lot of time with the Ortofon 2M line, having first used the Orotfon 2M Red for a long time, then eventually … [Read more...]