Ortofon
Ortofon Concorde Music Blue
The Ortofon Concorde Music Blue Moving Magnet Phono Cartridge offers unveiled and clear sound reproduction, energizing your listening sessions. It features a Nude Elliptical stylus on an Aluminum cantilever, providing enhanced responsiveness and detail with reduced distortion. This cartridge represents a significant upgrade at an affordable price, bringing you closer to the music. Its iconic design, developed for music lovers, ensures easy mounting on S-shaped tonearms without screws or wires. The advanced quad-coil generating system and silver-plated oxygen-free copper coils deliver exceptional channel balance and separation for precise, dynamic sound.
$269.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
1464
/ 1637
#1464 in Turntable Accessories
Price vs Category Average
-79%
Below average
Channel balance at 1 kHz
1
/ dB
Who it's for
- Effortless Setup
- Engaging Sound Profile
- Robust and Reliable Build
Who should skip it
- Limited Alignment Adjustments
- Integrated Design Constraints
- Aesthetic Preference
Key Specs
Channel balance at 1 kHz
1 dB
Output voltage at 1 kHz, 5cm/sec
6mV
Channel separation at 1 kHz
25 dB
Channel separation at 15 kHz
15 dB
Frequency response 20 Hz - 20 kHz
+2 / 0 dB
Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force
80 µm
Compliance, dynamic, lateral
15 µm/mN
Stylus tip radius
r/R 8/18 µm
Features
- Nude Elliptical stylus for enhanced responsiveness and detail
- Aluminum cantilever for improved performance
- Quad-coil generating system for exceptional channel balance and separation
- Silver-plated oxygen-free copper coils for precise and dynamic sound
- Easy, tool-free mounting on S-shaped tonearms
- Direct upgrade path to higher-level Concorde Music styli
- Iconic design with a storied history in the audio industry
- Exclusive Ortofon rubber compound for stylus suspension
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Ortofon Concorde Music Blue for its exceptional sound quality and remarkable ease of use. Many highlight a significant improvement in clarity, detail, and dynamic range, making listening a more immersive experience. The integrated Concorde design receives high marks for simplifying setup and alignment, appealing to both new users and seasoned audiophiles seeking convenience without compromising audio fidelity. This cartridge is often seen as a worthwhile upgrade, delivering impressive performance that justifies its position in the market.
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