Ortofon 2M Silver — cartridge and replacement stylus
OEM-only 2M (silver-plated coil wire) bundled with some Pro-Ject decks — not sold separately in the US. Standard 2M body: Stylus 2M Silver, or a 2M Blue stylus as an upgrade.
Ortofon cites approximately 1,000 hours of stylus life. Actual service life varies with tracking force, record condition, cleaning and use.
Specifications
| Type | MM |
|---|---|
| Mount | half-inch |
| Stylus shape | elliptical |
| Output | 5.5 mV |
| Tracking force | 1.6–2.0 g |
| Replacement stylus | Stylus 2M Silver |
| Cited stylus life | ~1,000 hours |
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