Ortofon Concorde Music
Best high-fidelity cartridge for audiophiles seeking effortless setup and premium sound.
This cartridge brings high-end, Shibata-level detail to your turntable without the headache of traditional mounting. You trade the granular alignment adjustments of a standard headshell for a plug-and-play design that prioritizes sonic clarity and effortless setup.
$549.37
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Who it's for
- Vinyl listeners wanting a quick, hassle-free cartridge installation
- Audiophiles seeking maximum detail and clarity from their record collection
- Collectors prioritizing long-term record preservation and high-fidelity playback
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious buyers looking for an entry-level cartridge solution
- Owners concerned about high recurring maintenance and replacement expenses
- Casual users or households needing a more durable, forgiving stylus
Performance breakdown
Sonic Transparency
The Nude Shibata stylus captures intricate details with remarkable, lifelike clarity.
Installation Simplicity
The iconic bayonet mount eliminates the need for tedious wires or screws.
Channel Separation
Quad-coil engineering delivers a wide, immersive soundstage with precise instrument placement.
Upgrade Potential
Modular stylus replacement makes future performance enhancements quick and effortless.
Tracking Precision
Advanced suspension ensures stable playback even on complex, high-energy vinyl passages.
Signal Fidelity
Silver-plated copper wiring maintains a clean, uncolored path for your music.
Key Specs
Type
Moving Magnet (MM)
Stylus Shape
Nude Shibata
Cantilever Material
Aluminum
Coil Wire
Silver-plated oxygen-free copper
Output Voltage at 1 kHz, 5cm/sec
6mV
Channel balance at 1 kHz
1 dB
Channel separation at 1 kHz
26 dB
Channel separation at 15 kHz
18 dB
Frequency response 20 Hz - 20 kHz
+2 / 0 dB
Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force
80 µm
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