[Vedder323]

Hey Folks,

New Record Day just published the review of the 2M Red!

Links:

http://newrecordday.com/ortofon-2m-red/

YouTube: http://youtu.be/T1Qq8AnTTYw

Conclusion:

Strong Performance, Great Sound, Low, Low Price

Think you need to spend hundreds of dollars to get good sound out your turntable? Think Again. The 2M Red will stun you with just how affordable good sound can be. This solid performer is the perfect place to start for any music lover or audio enthusiast that wants to get into vinyl. Toss in the fact that you can easily upgrade the stylus unit as you desire, and you have a perfect platform for future upgrades that takes the guess work out of which cartridge to purchase next. The 2M Red is punchy, musical, and still retains a good amount of detail throughout the entire audio spectrum. It does so many things well at the bargain price of $99, it’s difficult to find any flaws, making this one of the easiest cartridges to recommend to just about anyone.

Highly Recommended.

[jsm71]

I agree it is a great cartridge.  When I sent my Clearaudio Virtuoso in for a Soundsmith retipping I didn't have a backup so I bought the Red to hold me over.  I was shocked at how satisfying it was.  It outperformed my expectations.  I would have no trouble recommending it as a starter cart.