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The installation/alignment setup took less than half the time it normally does with other 1/2 inch standard mount carts (using nuts & bolts). The elliptcal stylus fits perfectly into the cartridge body, is very well made and produces audio better than my other new cartridge (another manufacturer) which has a Microline stylus! A+++ product!
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Anyone reading this who is currently listening to LPs on a Pro-Ject Carbon TT with the Ortofon RED cartridge will want to upgrade to the Ortofon BLUE 2M cartridge. Immediately. No Delay. The difference between the two cartridges is great enough so that there should be no hesitation in making the upgrade. The most noticeable benefit (to me, anyway) is the fact that the BLUE cartridge has a much lower "noise floor" - i.e., the "surface noise" and pops and clicks that the RED cartridge reproduces are greatly decreased with this upgraded cartridge. Just do it. Your ears will thank you.
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I was recommend to purchase the Blue instead of the red, I am glad I did! The low end is amazing on this, very clear and refined lows and high, not frizzy or thumps. Get it you won't be sorry! My only complaint is the stupid needle protector, if you are not careful you'll damage your needle. No need for screws, the cart is threaded which is a great thing, no messing around with screws!
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Superior sound quality to the 2M Red. Much more depth of soundfield and a more "refined" dynamic output. It also seems to have an extended range in the bottom over the red. Well worth the extra cost!
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I have gone the usual route with ortofon needles. Basic needles and cartridges, moving to the 2m red and now the blue. All the talk in my listening opinion is correct so far. The separation and overall better listening experience is here. I swapped out the cartridge and went straight to my faves, Pink Floyd, ELO and Metallica. It is an improved soundstage. Worth the money.
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