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Used 10 - 15 times at most and then upgraded. Excellent condition, I look after my equipment meticulously.
At US$200, this sits below the US$212 25th percentile of your recent comps and well under the US$253 median, so it reads as a strong deal rather than merely fair. For an Ortofon 2M Bronze, that’s a notably buyer-friendly ask in the current used market.
The Bronze is a well-liked moving-magnet cartridge for a reason: it’s known for fine detail, clean tracking, and a balanced, revealing presentation that can lift a good deck without getting overly fussy. At this price, the upside is clear if the stylus is genuinely healthy and the body hasn’t been abused; I’d mainly want confirmation of hours, original stylus condition, and that the cantilever is straight.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Ortofon: A Century of Precision Sound
Ortofon traces its lineage to October 9, 1918, when Danish engineers Axel Petersen and Arnold Poulsen founded the Electrical Phono Film Company in Copenhagen. The name itself derives from Greek, meaning "correct sound"—a philosophy that has guided the company's trajectory for over a century. Initially focused on synchronized sound film technology, Ortofon pivoted to audio reproduction after 1945, when the superior recording quality of new cutting equipment revealed the inadequacy of existing playback systems. This gap sparked the development of the pioneering Ortofon mono pickup in 1948, establishing the foundation for the company's future dominance.
Today, Ortofon is the world's largest manufacturer of magnetic cartridges for phonograph turntables, producing approximately 500,000 units annually. The company's product portfolio centers exclusively on phono cartridges—both moving magnet and moving coil designs—with over 300 distinct models developed since 1948. This singular focus reflects deep specialization rather than diversification, positioning Ortofon as a micro-mechanical specialist rather than a broad-based audio manufacturer.
Ortofon occupies the high-end segment of the audio market, commanding respect among vinyl enthusiasts and professional studios alike. The brand benefits from Denmark's established reputation for acoustic engineering and industrial design, supported by in-house research and development. For discerning turntable owners, Ortofon cartridges represent the gold standard—a heritage brand whose century-long commitment to cartridge excellence remains unmatched in the industry.
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