Stock on Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO (EU), Technics SL-1500C, Dual CS 518, NAD C 588, VPI Player, Victrola Hi-Res Carbon/Stream Carbon, Reloop Turn 5, EAT Prelude. Ortofon cites up to 1,000 h without performance degradation. Stylus 2M Blue is a direct drop-in upgrade (Red and Blue share the body); Bronze/Black styli physically fit but Ortofon pairs them with the Bronze/Black body.
Ortofon cites approximately 1,000 hours of stylus life. Actual service life varies with tracking force, record condition, cleaning and use.
| Type | MM |
|---|---|
| Mount | half-inch |
| Stylus shape | elliptical |
| Output | 5.5 mV |
| Tracking force | 1.6–2.0 g |
| Cartridge reference price | $99 |
| Cited stylus life | ~1,000 hours |
Exact manufacturer product
Stylus 2M RedDated reference price: $97.00 checked July 17, 2026
Normalized from the exact replacement product identity in the cartridge research dataset.
Same drop-in mount within Ortofon's own cartridge family — a tier structure the manufacturer defines, not a claim about how each one sounds.
Next step up in the family: