rm Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 So I got the 2m red after seeing the reviews. I have been using a ortofon dj s on the concord cartridge (sorry I couldn't exactly find the stylus but its blue with an s on the side and a bright orange dj on top). I have been tracking this at 2.0. Now compared to the 2m, the volume level of the ortofon dj is easily higher. Perhaps because it's a bit better? ( I know I paid more). So maybe the red wasn't the right buy Anyone have the same experience or insight into this? I was looking for a definite upgrade without getting too ridiculous on price as the dj cart is pretty old and I'm just simply looking to explore for a better sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jase Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 You seem to be equating loudness to quality. They aren't the same thing. Use the 2m for about 10 hours to wear it in, and have a solid listen to its sound quality and it's own properties. Then pop your old cart back on, and see what the difference is. Loudness doesn't matter when it comes to carts. That's why you have an amplifier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jase Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Oh and use what one sounds best to you. It's all about personal preference. One may lack a little bass, but out a wider sound stage, the other might crank the bass but not quite so good on the top end etc... Your table, your ears!!! But definitely give the 2m a chance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rm Posted September 27, 2013 Author Share Posted September 27, 2013 Any suggestions for another one that may take it to the next level over the "dj". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rm Posted September 27, 2013 Author Share Posted September 27, 2013 Your right. I am switching back and forth right now with the 2m currently at the helm... I want to give it a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillhole Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 I run the 2m Blue on my 1200 and love it. Give the Red some time to break in, you should be pleased with it over the DJ cart. You might be so used to the DJ cart too that the new one sounds so different your mind is playing a trick on ya. Like above run it for a while then switch back. And the loudness thing is a non issue, if I want it louder I'll turn the dial. I'd rather have the amp make the music louder than the cart anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForSunday Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Every moving magnet cart has a rated mV output, the 2M Red has a rating of 5.5mV which is quite high. Those Ortofon DJ carts you were running were probably quite crude and high output. Just turn your volume up higher man. The DJ S is rated at 6mV with a spherical stylus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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