Developed for vinyl enthusiasts, audiophiles, and DJs, the Concorde Music Blue Phono MM Cartridge delivers excellent detail and clarity to your favorite turntable. With an easy installation process that requires no tools, Ortofon phono cartridges bring back the joy of vinyl listening no matter the style of music. A step up from the Concorde Music Red, the Concorde Music Blue phono cartridge features a nude elliptical diamond stylus that can be upgraded through the entire series to Concorde Music Black LVB 250, simply by replacing the stylus. The result? A faster, more responsive high-performance cartridge.
The Ortofon Concorde Music Blue Moving Magnet Phono Cartridge delivers a more refined and detailed listening experience, making it an excellent choice for those seeking to take their vinyl record's sound quality to the next level. Ortofon phono cartridges are compatible with Technics Grand Class Turntables, like the SL-1210GR Direct Drive Turntable System II and the SL-1210G-K Direct Drive Turntable System. With its incredibly detailed and articulate sound, the Ortofon Concorde Music Blue Phono Cartridge complements the Technics SL-1210GR Turntable well. You can expect a next level hi-fi listening experience with excellent sound reproduction, performance, and durability.
Features:
- Quick, easy installation and upgrades
- Nude Elliptical Stylus
- Upgradable Path
- Unique quad-coil generating system
Easy Installation, Endless Upgrades
The Concorde Music Blue Phono Cartridge offers a quick and easy installation process with no tools required. Compatible with all s-shaped tonearms, Concorde Music cartridges easily mount without any screws or wires, unlike most turntable cartridges. With the protective stylus guard on the stylus, plug the cartridge into the end of the tonearm, gently tighten the finger screw, and set the tracking force to 1.8g for optimal tracking and sound quality—It's that simple! The unique design of these cartridges has earned Ortofon a spot as an industry leader. You can now enjoy different tonalities on your turntable without all the extra equipment needed to mount, align, and weigh typical phono cartridges. Users can easily upgrade the Concorde Music Blue Phono Cartridge by removing the stylus tip and replacing it with the Concorde Music styli. This enables an upgrade path throughout the entire Concorde Music series up to the Concorde Music Black LVB 250 Phono Cartridge. Start with the Concorde Blue cartridge and work your way through the entire Concorde series with a simple upgrade.
Premium Performance, Precise Playback
At the core of your music experience lies the stylus. Compared to the Concorde Music Red, the Concorde Music Blue Phono Cartridge has an upgraded stylus for an unveiled and clear sound reproduction. A Nude Elliptical Stylus on an aluminum cantilever enhances responsiveness and detail while reducing distortion for a profound vinyl listening experience. Slightly more advanced than spherical diamonds, elliptical diamonds follow the groove oscillations more accurately thus reducing distortion. The aluminum cantilever ensures the best possible transmission of the vinyl record groove modulations picked up by the diamond. Exclusive Ortofon rubber compounds are used for the stylus' rubber suspensions. This suspension plays a vital role in contributing to the overall performance and functionality of the phono cartridge.
Detailed, Articulate Sound Image
With more channel separation and a slightly better high-frequency response, the Concorde Music Blue offers a faster, more articulate, detailed sound than its entry-level sibling the Concorde Music Red moving magnet cartridge. The Concorde Music Blue phono cartridges feature a quad-coil generating system with silver-plated copper wire and four split pole pins. First introduced in the 500 series and Super OM series, Ortofon's proprietary Split Pole Pins Technology reduces energy loss and preserves the music signal. These pins enable moving magnet cartridges to achieve a flat frequency response like moving coil cartridges. The silver-plated copper wire combined with the split pole pins delivers exceptional channel balance and separation for a precise and dynamic sound. With a 6mV output, it offers a lifelike sound with a high level of sonic accuracy so you can enjoy the emotion behind your favorite recordings in the comfort of your home audio or home theater setup. This cartridge is compatible with a wide array of DJ mixers and phono preamps, ensuring seamless integration into your existing audio system.
What's In The Box?
- Ortofon Concorde Music Blue Cartridge
- Product Pamphlet
FAQ
Is there a difference between the Ortofon OM and Concorde series of cartridges?
The main difference between the Ortofon OM and Concorde series cartridges is the housing and contacts found on the cartridge. The OM cartridge requires mounting onto an appropriate headshell, whereas the Concorde cartridges attach directly to the tonearm. There is no difference in fidelity between the two ranges.
What is the optimum tracking weight setting for the Ortofon cartridge?
The tracking weight is dependent on the specific Ortofon cartridge. Checkout the product manual included with the cartridge for spec information on the tracking force range and recommended tracking force.
How long does it take for the cartridge to break-in?
A break-in period of up to 20 hours of normal playback is recommended in order to get the best performance from your cartridge.
What tonearms is the Ortofon Concorde Music Blue compatible with?
The Ortofon Concorde Music Blue Phono Cartridge is compatible with all s-shaped tonearms and SME/bayonet-style connections. Turntable brand compatibility includes Audio-Technica, Bryston, Denon, TEAC, and Technics. See Ortofon's website for an entire list of compatible turntable systems.
Is the stylus on the Ortofon Concorde Music Blue replaceable?
Yes, the stylus on the Ortofon Concorde Music Blue Phono Cartridge is user-replaceable, allowing you to pair other Ortofon styli. It has compatibility with several replacement stylus units.
What are the sound characteristics of the Ortofon Concorde Music Blue?
The Ortofon Concorde Music Blue Phono Cartridge is known for its expansive, articulate sound reproduction with great detail retrieval and clarity, making it a great dj cartridge. It offers a lifelike sound with a high level of sonic accuracy so you can enjoy the emotion behind your favorite recordings.
Specifications
- Channel Balance at 1 kHz
- 1.5 dB
- Output Voltage at 1 kHz, 5cm/sec
- 6mV
- Channel Separation
- 25 dB (at 1 kHz)
- 15 dB (at 15 kHz)
- Frequency Response (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
- +2 / -1 dB
- Tracking Ability at 315Hz at Recommended Tracking Force
- 80 µm
- Compliance, Dynamic, Lateral
- 15 µm/mN
- Stylus Type
- Nude Elliptical diamond on Aluminium cantilever
- Stylus Tip Radius
- r/R 8/18 µm
- Tracking Force, Recommended
- 1.8 g
- Tracking Angle
- 20°
- Internal Impedance, DC Resistance
- 1.27 kΩ
- Cartridge Color
- Black/Blue
- Cartridge Weight
- 18 g
- Recommended Load Resistance
- 47 kΩ
- Internal Inductance
- 815 mH
- Recommended Load Capacitance
- 150-300 pF