Ortofon Concorde Music Blue Cartridge

The Ortofon Concorde Music Blue is a high-output Moving Magnet (MM) cartridge designed for listeners who want more energy, better detail, and superior tracking. By utilizing a Nude Elliptical diamond, the Blue reduces the mass of the stylus tip, allowing it to respond faster to the complex transients in your record grooves for a more "alive" and punchy sound.

The Concorde Music Blue is defined by its speed and musicality. It offers a noticeable improvement in "air" and soundstage over the Red model. It is the perfect balance for those who want a cartridge that is fun to listen to but still reveals the subtle nuances of a high-quality recording.

KEY FEATURES

• Nude Elliptical Stylus: Unlike "tipped" or bonded diamonds, the Nude diamond is a single solid piece. This lower-mass construction allows the stylus to track higher frequencies more accurately and reduces distortion during loud musical passages.
• Punchy Dynamics: The Blue is tuned for a rhythmic and engaging sound. It delivers a solid, well-defined bass and a clear midrange, making it an excellent choice for Rock, Electronic, and Jazz.
• High Output (6 mV): The powerful quad-coil generator ensures a strong signal, making it compatible with almost any phono preamp and providing a clean, noise-free listening experience.
• Instant SME Mounting: The iconic Concorde body plugs directly into any SME-style tonearm. There is no need for a headshell, mounting screws, or tedious alignment—simply plug, play, and enjoy.
• The Upgrade Path: The Concorde Music series is designed for growth. You can easily upgrade your sound later by simply swapping the Blue stylus for a Bronze, Black, or LVB 250 stylus.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Channel balance at 1 kHz: 1.5 dB
  
• Output voltage at 1 kHz, 5cm/sec: 6mV
  
• Channel separation at 1 kHz: 25 dB
  
• Frequency response 20 Hz - 20 kHz: +2/-1 dB
  
• Tracking ability at 315 Hz: 80 μm
  
• Compliance, dynamic, lateral: 15 µm/mN
  
• Cantilever material: Aluminium
  
• Stylus type: Nude Elliptical diamond
  
• Stylus tip radius: r/R 8/18 μm
  
• Coil system: Quad-coils with split pole pins
  
• Tracking force, recommended: 1.8 g
  
• Tracking angle: 20°
  
• Recommended load resistance: 47 kΩ
  
• Recommended load capacitance: 150-300 pF
  
• Cartridge colour: Black/Blue
  
• Cartridge weight: 18 g