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Ortofon 2M Red vs 2M Bronze

Entry MM vs endgame MM

Contender A

Ortofon 2M Red

Elliptical stylus, the standard first upgrade.

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Contender B

Ortofon 2M Bronze

Nude fine-line stylus, the endgame of the 2M line.

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Verdict

The Bronze resolves far more detail and air than the Red — but only on a deck and phono stage good enough to hear it. On an entry-level deck, the Red is the smarter spend.

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