Ortofon Concorde Music Black

Ortofon Concorde Music Black Cartridge with Shibata Stylus

The Concorde Music Black follows in the footsteps of the famous Concorde cartridges, whose first version marked audio history. Originally developed to facilitate mounting on a tonearm without screws or wires, the Concorde won the prestigious Danish Industrial Design Award. Since then, it has become a true icon in the industry.

A Unique Style with the Shibata Stylus

Equipped with a Nude Shibata stylus mounted on an aluminum cantilever, the Concorde Music Black offers a true upgrade from the Bronze model. The particular shape of the Shibata diamond, with its narrow and elongated contact surface, guarantees the most precise sound reproduction. You thus benefit from minimal distortion and an extended frequency range, as close as possible to the original sound.

Rubber Suspension

The rubber suspension of the stylus is a crucial and vital element of the overall performance of a phono cartridge. Exclusive Ortofon rubber compounds are used for the Concorde Music Blue stylus suspensions, carefully produced in-house and developed by Ortofon’s research and engineering team for brilliant performance.

A High-Performance Rubber Suspension

Ortofon has paid particular attention to the stylus suspension, a crucial element for the overall performance of a cartridge. The research and engineering teams have developed exclusive rubber compounds, specially designed for the Concorde Music Black. The result? A suspension offering simply brilliant acoustic performance.

A Coil System

To go even further in sound quality, Ortofon has equipped the Concorde Music Black with a four-coil generation system, with four split pole pins. The oxygen-free silver-plated copper used, combined with this system, offers exceptional channel balance and separation. With an output voltage of 6 mV, the cartridge delivers a realistic sound, with remarkable clarity and fidelity, capturing the smallest details.

Universal Compatibility: Ease of Installation

Thanks to its bayonet connector, installing the Concorde Music Black is a breeze. No tools are needed, simply attach it to your S-shaped tonearm. Its wide compatibility makes it an ideal choice, regardless of your turntable.

Upgradable to Suit Your Desires

With the Concorde Music Black, you invest with peace of mind. Indeed, you can upgrade your cartridge at any time by simply changing the stylus. All styluses in the Concorde Music range are compatible, up to the reference LVB 250 model. A simple gesture for renewed pleasure.

The Main Advantages of the Ortofon Concorde Music Black

• Dynamic, detailed, and versatile sound
• Excellent tracking stability, even on worn records
• High output voltage limiting feedback risks
• Practical and robust Concorde design
• Great longevity for intensive professional use

Technical Specifications

Construction

• Diamond: Nude tip, Shibata linear contact
• Cantilever: Aluminum
• Suspension: Rubber designed and manufactured by Ortofon
• Coils: 4 coils on split pole pins (2+ and 2-)
• Conductor: Silver-plated oxygen-free copper wire

Electrical Performance

• Output voltage: 6 mV
• Internal impedance, DC resistance: 1.27 kΩ
• Internal inductance: 815 mH
• Recommended load resistance: 47 kΩ
• Recommended load capacitance: 150-300 pF

Audio Performance

• Frequency response: +2/- 0 dB
• Channel balance at 1 kHz: 1 dB
• Channel separation at 1 kHz: 26 dB
• Tracking ability (315 Hz at recommended tracking force): 80 μm
• Dynamic lateral compliance: 15 μm / mN

Physical Characteristics

• Diamond tip radius: r / R 6/50 μm
• Recommended tracking force: 1.8 g
• Cartridge weight: 1.8 g