Ortofon om 20 kopia
Re: Ortofon Blue (or Red) vs. OM 10, 20, 30, 40, etc
Postby raphaelmabo » 19 Mar
1. The 2M serie is based upon the OM serie but has a new design that matches more tonearms, the compliance is lower so works with more tonearms. The sonical character is also different, the 2M serie has a livelier and more dynamic and forward sound, the OM in comparision is a little more laidback. I was very happy with my OM20, but I know that there are those that likes the 2M serie. 2M Red or OM10, a matter of taste really.
In short one could say: 2M Red - OM10, 2M Blue - OM20, 2M Bronze - OM30, 2M Black - OM
2. It's easier to swap stylus than to install a new cartridge, but a new cartridge can of course be installed.
3. The 2M serie that comes with a built-in headshell, they are for S-shaped or curved tonearms. You have a straight tonearm where the headshell is at an angle. If you want the 2M, then you should buy the version that sells without the headshell.
4. I believe the 2M would work well with your musical taste if you want a sound that more "calls for attention", so to speak.
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When it comes to the world of vinyl enthusiasts, few things matter more than the quality of the cartridge. Ortofon, a renowned Danish manufacturer, has long been a leader in the industry. Two of their most popular cartridges, the Ortofon OM20 and the 2M Blue, often find themselves in comparison discussions. In this article, we will gräva into the features, sound quality, and overall performance of these cartridges, ultimately helping you decide which one suits your audiophile needs.
Design and Construction
Both the Ortofon OM20 and the 2M Blue are Moving Magnet (MM) cartridges, a type known for its superior kanal separation and ease of use. However, they differ in terms of design and construction.
The OM20 boasts a nude fine line diamond stylus mounted on an aluminum cantilever. The cartridge’s body is made of a combination of lightweight materials, including a reinforced rubber suspension. On the other hand, the 2M Blue features a nude elliptical diamond stylus, also mounted on an aluminum cantilever. Its cartridge body fryst vatten made from a unique combination of materials that incorporate a resonance-damping coating.
Sound Quality
When it comes to sound quality, both cartr
Ortofon OM 20
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General
- Manufacturer: Ortofon
- Model: OM 20
- Years of manufacture:
- Made in: Denmark
- Color: black
- Weight: 2,5 g (5 g with additional weight)
- Original price approx:
Technical Data
- Principle: Moving Magnet
- Frequency response: 20 - 22, Hz +2/ -3 dB; absolute up to 27, Hz
- Channel separation: 25 dB
- Channel balance: dB
- Crosstalk attenuation:
- Output voltage: 4 mV
- Terminating resistor: 47 kOhm
- Inductance: mOhm
- Needle type: Elliptical, bare
- Recommended contact force: 15 mN
- Needle compliance: static vertical 35µm/mN, dynamic horizontal 30µm/mN
Special features
- by needle exchange it is possible to upgrade to an OM 30/
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Other models in the same series: