Thank you so much for the helpful and informative video! The production is excellent and I love the camera work!

Excellent lesson! Thanks for doing this one.

@AudioAdvice

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Great video, lots of clear information thanks

Damn! So simple, precise and to the point. Thanks. Love from Bangladesh.

@AudioAdvice

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We are happy you liked our video

Very helpful video. Thank you!

hi thank you for this post i had a 2m blue that came with my turn table but moved to 2m bronze worth every penny thanx

@inko123

3 жыл бұрын

That's an excellent cartridge!

i have a Technics sl 1300 and recently upgraded to a 2Mblue from a Stanton 500 II. What a difference....I collect Rock 'n' roll esp Connie Francis. I hear her fantastic vocal much cleaner than before....I played the stereo Spanish & Latin American Favorites, and i was amazed.

@AudioAdvice

3 жыл бұрын

Great upgrade. Thanks for watching!

Very helpful video, thanks for posting it.

@AudioAdvice

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I love Ortofon cartridges! I have 2M Red, Blue, and Bronze.

@TemujinScott80

3 жыл бұрын

Are they good with tracking?

@Ididntaskforahandleyoutube

3 жыл бұрын

I don't have any of them. Take that.

@hi-fihaven2257

3 жыл бұрын

@@Ididntaskforahandleyoutube Awesome!

@joebloggs8636

3 жыл бұрын

@@Ididntaskforahandleyoutube watta A-hole

@Vidar.m

2 жыл бұрын

Bronze should be combined with 2m black

Have 2m blue pnp and found out that mounting any other 2m pickup on that headshell will work just fine, actually think it’s made to do. So if upgrading pickup use the same hadshell and save 50$

I have the Fluance RT 83 which comes with the Ortophon Red..sounds incredible!! But been contemplating getting the Ort Blue...probably will be asking the wife as a gift for Christmas...

@inko123

3 жыл бұрын

The Blue is definitely worth the upgrade! You'll love it.

@jackedkerouac4414

3 жыл бұрын

This hobby has already cost me $600 one week after buying my setup and it looks like I'm spending 200 more lol. I'm getting the Blue too!

Thank you so very much and much appreciated.

@AudioAdvice

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help

I am ordering the 2m bronze tomorrow cant wait.

@AudioAdvice

Жыл бұрын

Great choice, you will enjoy it! Thanks for watching

You guys always have the best reviews and comparisons. Would you consider the Red a big step up from the Rega Carbon that came with my Planar 2? Thanks!

@AudioAdvice

2 жыл бұрын

It would be, yes. Thanks for watching

Great information as always, Please can you cover the Cadenza range.

@fcamiola

2 жыл бұрын

Yes please - would love to see that!

I have a Shure M95ED. I do like the sound but worried I may need a new stylus soon. Should I buy the JICO stylus for $83 plus shipping or get a 2M red for $99 at Amazon? The JICO SAS is $195, would that be a better choice vs. a 2M Blue?

Really great video. I really appreciate the clear way you explain the differences in the carts. I have the Fluance RT 85 with Ortofon blue. I run this into an integrated Luxman and finally into Genelec 8351B speakers. My system sounds great but I’m contemplating moving up to either the Bronze or Black. Do you have a recommendation? Thanks again!!

@AudioAdvice

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. The Bronze is probably a better way to do. The Black is super critical of a very good set up and tonearm you can finely adjust and for us, only most records the Bronze sounds warmer. We have some in stock right now too www.audioadvice.com/ortofon-2m-bronze-phono-cartridge+cartridgemodel-2M~Bronze

@hemantishwaran5741

2 жыл бұрын

@@AudioAdvice thanks!!!!!!!

I'm very happy with 2M Bronze on my Technics SL-1210 MK2. However I couldn't resist. Last week I received my 2M Black needle. I haven't tried it yet... (can you imagine?)

@AudioAdvice

3 жыл бұрын

We will be curious to hear what you think!

@alexanderkowollik3681

3 жыл бұрын

@@AudioAdvice First impression with ‘We want Miles’ (Miles Davis). I started listening a few minutes with 2M Bronze. Then I switched over to 2M Black, for the first time. Immediately I noticed very nice detail but a tiny lack of bass. The output is about the same. I returned to 2M Bronze to compare: it sounds smooth, very balanced and detailed as well, it is a very good cartridge for sure. Then I played the remastered ‘White Album” (The Beatles) and the Black did a good job. Of course the brand new 2M Black needs some hours to run to give it’s best, let’s see what happens. ‘For the record’: I upgraded the 2M Bronze cartridge ‘only’ with the Black needle, for the body is the same (I assume). Turntable: Technics SL-1210 MK2. Amp: Akai AM-75 Reference Master. Speakers: Audiolab (model not sure, but excellent speakers)

@leonshaw3362

3 жыл бұрын

@@alexanderkowollik3681 Thanks for the feedback. You are correct, they have the same body, which makes comparing really easy.

@Jmn87661

3 жыл бұрын

I'm Jelly 😂😂😂😂

@alexanderkowollik3681

3 жыл бұрын

Meanwhile I'm very happy with the 2M Black. It combines excellently with my SL 1210 MK2, and outshines the 2M Bronze for sure.

Great information and video. Which cartridge do you suggest for my Revolver BR turntable from the eighties. Thanks in advance.

@AudioAdvice

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, if we remember right, that table had a Linn Basik tonearm, you could go up to the Bronze and it would work fine, that was a pretty nice table in its day. www.audioadvice.com/turntables/phono-cartridges/ortofon-2m-bronze-phono-cartridge+cartridgemodel-2M~Bronze If the Bronze is too much $$, get the Blue, it is much better than the Red

@hiddedejong5862

2 жыл бұрын

@@AudioAdvice Thank you so much for your quick response.

@AudioAdvice

2 жыл бұрын

@@hiddedejong5862 Happy to help, if you can, please support Audio Advice by purchasing it from us. Thanks

Great explanation. I have a clearaudio concept. Can I upgrade to any if these ortophon?

@AudioAdvice

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, we would suggest the 2M Bronze or 2M Black. The Concept is a very good table and would also support some of the Ortofon moving coils if you have an mc phono preamp www.audioadvice.com/ortofon-2m-bronze-phono-cartridge+cartridgemodel-2M~Bronze~+10500. Thanks for watching

@saugghos

3 жыл бұрын

@@AudioAdvice wow, Actually I use my inbuilt phono input of my sugden audio amplifier www.sugdenaudio.com/a21-integrated---line-amplifier. It can also switch to mc. So I might give it a try Thanks for the prompt response

@AudioAdvice

3 жыл бұрын

@@saugghos We think the Bronze level is the best performance price ratio. This is the Bronze MC www.audioadvice.com/ortofon-mc-quintet-bronze-turntable-cartridge. You have a very good amp! The only catch in looking at the amp specs is the MC load seems to be fixed at 470 ohms. The Bronze MC works best in the 50-100 ohm range. You might be better off with the MM version or a cartridge that works well at 470, like this one www.audioadvice.com/turntables/phono-cartridges/soundsmith-zephyr-mimc-star-phono-cartridge-blue, but it is a lot more $$$. Feel free to go to www.audioadvice.com to chat with one of our experts- or check your manual and see if you can adjust the MC load on your amp

@saugghos

3 жыл бұрын

@@AudioAdvice Hi, Yesterday I upgraded to an ortofon bronze and immediately the difference is noticed. Since I am in India, I had to purchase from my local Audiofile store. I am enjoying my LPs more then ever. Thanks again for the great advice. If I ever go to Charlotte again (I had been there once when I did not know about your store) will definitely visit your store.

Hi great review. I have a question. I have the project T1 phono SB. This has the Ortofon OM5E cartridge. Would there be any merit in terms of sound and performance to upgrade this to the 2M blue cartridge? They retail for about £180 in the U.K. so not sure how much extra performance you would get for the money. Cheers Nick

@AudioAdvice

2 жыл бұрын

If the rest of your system is decent, that is a 100% yes! Thanks for watching

@blackdawg7778

2 жыл бұрын

@@AudioAdvice It’s decent mate. Marantz streamer NA6006, Marantz cd and amp 6005 and B&W 607 S2 anniversary speakers. Keep up with excellent reviews

@AudioAdvice

2 жыл бұрын

@@blackdawg7778 Oh yea, go for it

@blackdawg7778

Жыл бұрын

Hey fellas, its only taken me 12 months but I finally upgraded to the 2M blue on my Project T1 (thanks to Cheshire Audio, Crewe). And boy does it make a difference. Play Live Drugs by The War on drugs…… sounds amazing. Keep up the good work. 👍

Is it possible to completely dial out IGD on the Red, or would I be better off going for the 2M Blue? I was thinking of getting a Red first and then upgrading it to a Blue, but if I'm going to have to fight with it to get rid of the IGD, I'll just save up and get the Blue outright.

@AudioAdvice

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry but what do you mean by IGD?

@bkkersey93

2 жыл бұрын

@@AudioAdvice Inner Groove Distortion

I have a project debut carbon, with an alu sub platter, and an acrilic platter. And I'm using the blue. I'm pondering on upgrading to the bronze. What do you think.

@AudioAdvice

Жыл бұрын

Go for it 😁

@PaulHoyle777

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. 😃

i have a music hall mm5 is the red and the blue easy to install and which one would you recommend? thanks

@maximus2038

3 жыл бұрын

Blue blue blue

Another great video. Here is the $$$million question: What is the better choice between the Quintet Blue, Quintet Bronze, or the 2M Black? The 0.3mV gain on the Bronze (and Quintet Black S) worries me, but I am currently running a Quintet Red at 0.5 mV with zero issues. Thanks for any insight on these choices....

@AudioAdvice

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. How much gain does your phono preamp have? That will be the big factor. If you can swing it, the Quintet Bronze would be a bigger jump up from your Red than the Blue. Thanks for watching

@fcamiola

2 жыл бұрын

@@AudioAdvice I have the Rogue Sphinx V3 (the newest model) and am running the internal phono preamp. It has adjustable gain settings for both mm (44dB) and mc (60dB). The load setting choices are also as follows: 30, 50, 75, 100, 300, 1k, and 47k. I get a boatload of power with the mc setting on my Q red. Thx

@AudioAdvice

2 жыл бұрын

@@fcamiola Thanks, thats a tough one. 60db is usually not enough, but in looking at the specs, your unit has a very high input sensitivity. It might work, but we would advise you to check with Rogue on how it would work with a cartridge with that gain level. You have the loading covered.

@fcamiola

2 жыл бұрын

@@AudioAdvice Good advice, thanks. So to answer my question - the Quintet Bronze is preferred over the 2M Black correct? What about the Quintet Blue vs the 2M Black? I am also interested in the Hana SL mc. Thanks!

@AudioAdvice

2 жыл бұрын

@@fcamiola The Quintets are all better. Please reach out to our team at www.audioadvice.com for more specifics.

Broke my red last night cleaning so im going to blue :/ im happy im upgrading but sad my red is rip. Im getting two blues so I can have a back up always.

@utub1473

3 жыл бұрын

How are you cleaning it?

@Gamer420life

Жыл бұрын

@@utub1473 haha well when i posted this i had no idea to clean and what happened was my hand slipped cause i was nervous and i bent the cantilever 😂😂😅 I have a lot more experience in turn tables now and cleaning with a Japanese product that you dip the stylus into a thick cleaning gel(not gel but like a silicone or some sort of soft gel material). Works well but i need a magnifying glass to see if im cleaning as well as I could be.

I have a silver on my pro-ject thinking about upgrading to blue

@AudioAdvice

11 ай бұрын

It's worth it!

I want to keep the blue theme on my brand new Pioneer plx 1000. Will it be a good choice for it?

@AudioAdvice

2 жыл бұрын

As long as you are not actually using it for a DJ application yes, it will work great with that tonearm. Thanks for watching

@buenavistaenvironmentalllc5307

2 жыл бұрын

@@AudioAdvice Thank You

Why didn't you say the Bronze is a line contact stylus that compares with many with the same design.

@AudioAdvice

2 жыл бұрын

We did say it is a nude fine line, which does fall into the category of line contact that also includes Shibata, Micro Line or Ridge, Optimized Contour Contact Line and more. It is interesting how many different shapes there are out there. Thanks for watching

Can you just change the stylus and keep the cartridge in place, like with the equivalent Audio-Technica range? This avoids the need to adjust the alignment and tracking weight each time you want to change the stylus.

@AudioAdvice

Жыл бұрын

Yes if it is in the same range. A Red can take a Red or Blue stylus. A Bronze can take a Bronze or Black stylus. Thanks for watching

What cartridge do you recommend for the pro-ject debut carbon ?

@AudioAdvice

Жыл бұрын

The Red or Blue would be a good choice, or if your Carbon came with a Red, simply upgrade to the Blue stylus. They have the same body, but the Blue is a much better stylus assembly www.audioadvice.com/ortofon-stylus-2m-blue

I have a Denon DP 29F turtable. Please suggest if I can use These 2m cartridges or suggest an upgrade cartridges for my turtable

@AudioAdvice

Жыл бұрын

No, that table needs the specific one that came with it as it is built into the end of the tonearm

@DeepakSahu-qg5yf

Жыл бұрын

@@AudioAdvice Thanks for your quick response...much help 🙏

Hi, can you explain why Sumiko's new MM cartridges like Wellfleet would have a low output of only 2.5mv vs the Ortofon MM series like the Red, blue, bronze and black all have outputs of 5mv or higher? I'd like to try the Sumiko but worry that my phono stage will have a hard time boosting such a low signal without turning up the amp to the point where noise is introduced?

@AudioAdvice

Жыл бұрын

Its a design philosophy. The low output means there is a bit less mass. How much gain does your phono preamp have? If you are over 44 dB you should be fine. Thanks for watching

@guitjammin4710

Жыл бұрын

I have the Lounge Audio MKiii which states a range of 40-60 db. Thanks for your reply and really find your videos helpful.

@JasonTremblay

Жыл бұрын

I tried a Sumiko Amethyst for a couple of months through a Technics SL-1210GR and a decent Onkyo receiver's onboard phono stage. I thought the sound was lovely, but the 2.5 mV output was too low, as my amp doesn't seem to have an adjustable phono level. Consequently, I had to crank the amp about 20% higher than normal to get my desired volume, which resulted in the dreaded hum during quiet bits. Since I didn't feel like buying an external preamp, I returned the $600 Amethyst and installed a $100 Ortofon with 6 mV output, and it seems to have been a good switch. Now, I'm considering trying the 2M Bronze at 5 mV to see if that gives me the best of both worlds. Seems like a good bet.

I bought an audio technica 120X Bronze to replace my Dual 606 that has seen better days. On the dual, I had an Ortofon LM 15. Would it be worth it to keep the stock cartrige on the 120x, move the LM 15 to the 120x, or buy a BLUE stylus? I'm not looking for a bronze or black, that would be out of my price range. I listen to a lot of Pink Floyd FWIW.

@AudioAdvice

8 ай бұрын

It sounds like your AT120X came with an Ortofon Red. If that is true, getting a Blue stylus would be the way to go.

@frankbizzoco1954

8 ай бұрын

@@AudioAdvice no, I suppose that could be easily confused sorry. The 120x player itself is the bronze colored version. The cartridge on the player is the standard stock version that all 120x players come with. But I suppose the answer is the same lol

I have 2M blue on my RT84 is 2M black a good upgrade?

@jrockofages5413

3 жыл бұрын

You need pristine vinyl...it picks up everything.. warts and all. Upgrades your sound... downgrades your wallet.

@ajmoore2201

3 жыл бұрын

If I were you I'd buy a Nagaoka MP-150

@georgedoughly8682

3 жыл бұрын

@@ajmoore2201 A Great Cartridge!

So I can’t upgrade from red to bronze I can only go from red to blue ?

@AudioAdvice

Жыл бұрын

It is Red to Blue and Bronze to Black. Thanks for watching

@FriendlyProd

Жыл бұрын

@@AudioAdvice got it , thanks for the reply.

I love that this guy looks like if Trey Anastasio had an older brother who grew up in Nashville or NC (I've lost my ear for accents.) RE: The Ortofon 2M Mono SE *six-hundred bucks*?! Well, I guess I'm glad I'm not super into mono... The Danes invented Legos. The Danes invented one of the best Christmas presents ever (Royal Dansk Cookies.) The Danes invented the best value MM vinyl cartridges. The Danes invented the Danish (not to state the obvious.) Caroline Wozniacki (a Dame Dane) is one of the greatest female tennis players ever. I'm starting to see a pattern here...

@AudioAdvice

2 жыл бұрын

Its NC :) Yes, the Danes have invented some great stuff. Thanks for watching.

Sounds more like an advertisement for Ortofon. Hmmmm makes me wonder.

@AudioAdvice

2 жыл бұрын

We are an Ortofon dealer and love their cartridges. We like to share our thoughts on them. Thanks for watching

Moving the bar forward? Surely "raising the bar"?

Dang, this guy Ortofons

"Modestly prices".....sure.....that's the ticket.

I have a Shure V15 Type 3 Cartridge. I want to upgrade. My query is, is the 2M Red an upgrade or must I go to the Blue or perhaps even the Bronze to have a true upgrade?

@FelixtheMetalcat

3 жыл бұрын

Claude, is this Shure cartridge relatively old (20 yrs?). I looked it up and based on what I found you would be upgrading if you bought the Ortofon Blue based on my limited knowledge of your cart. The Bronze would be a fantastic upgrade as it is a nude fine line stylus, which I don't believe the Shure is. Hope this helps.

@_Lukasz_Baczynski_

3 жыл бұрын

Just buy a Jico SAS stylus for your V15-III, and you'll have better sounding cartridge than Ortofon 2m Bronze.

@claudec2588

3 жыл бұрын

@@FelixtheMetalcat Thanks for the reply. My Shure cartridge is 45 yrs old. (New stylus replaced 18 months ago, $30.00CAN) It was a high end cartridge at the time.

@claudec2588

3 жыл бұрын

@@_Lukasz_Baczynski_ Thanks for the reply. Interesting advice. What do you base this opinion on? The VN-35HE SAS/B is $195.00USD !! Not cheap. That' seems like a lot of money for just a stylus. I could buy a lot of records for $195.00.

@_Lukasz_Baczynski_

3 жыл бұрын

@@claudec2588 I own Shure V15-III with SAS stylus - to my ears this combination of cartridge and stylus is simply excellent:) The V15 models from type 3 to type 5 are real hi-end generators - and SAS is perfect match for them. 195USD is small price for what you can get in return imo.

Expensive overpriced for what these carts are... there's way better options out there at this price range do yourself a favor look around a bit more. Don't settle for an ortofon...

@AudioAdvice

2 жыл бұрын

What do you consider to be better for the $$, for $100 the Red is very popular. Thanks for watching

@Tonyplat98

2 жыл бұрын

@@AudioAdvice well for starters there's the nagaoka carts they're way better and clearer I'm not here to start trouble just my opinion. Oh and BTW I do have your red cart it's okay for what it is.

@andmoreagain

2 жыл бұрын

@@Tonyplat98 nagaoka carts are objectively not clearer than these they just have a bit more of a warmer vintage vibe. really depends on personal preference and the rest of someone's setup. best advice is dont take advice from all the internet hifi "gurus" that spend more time parroting each other in their online echo chambers than listening to and enjoying records.

2M Red.... Goodness what a terrible scratchy sounding cartridge. The 2M range lack soul, warmth and involvement. Talk all you want about Ortofons history and technology but the sound quality is easily bettered by the likes of the Nagoaka. Very basic review tells potential buyers nothing

@AudioAdvice

2 жыл бұрын

Everyone can have an opinion, but Ortofon 2M cartridges are highly respected all over the world and supplied as the premounted cartridge by many brands of turntables including EAT, Pro-Ject, U-Turn, Fluance, Music Hall, Technics and many more. It seems odd that all those great brands would choose something that sounded bad to put on their turntables.

@fuckinellitsraymo

2 жыл бұрын

@@AudioAdvice Its the first thing people change as its only fitted to get people started. The turntable manufactures must get them for pennies.