Ortofon Concorde Music Bronze

The Concorde Music series

Developed by music lovers, for music lovers, the Concorde Music HiFi cartridges blend premium performance with an iconic design. Concorde Music, not just a cartridge, but a dedication to the profound impact music has on our lives, turning every listening session into a captivating journey.

Installing a Concorde Music cartridge on a turntable is easy and straightforward, no tools required making it hassle free and convenient.

Iconic design

Building upon a rich legacy which began when we launched the original Concorde, the Concorde Music holds a storied history as one of the most famous cartridges in the world of audio.

Originally developed as a solution to the challenge of easy mounting on a tonearm without screws or wires, the Concorde's unique design earned the Danish Industrial Design Award and became an icon in
the audio industry.

Stylus

The Concorde Music Bronze, featuring a Nude Fine Line stylus on an Aluminum cantilever, offers an upgrade from the Concorde Music Blue.

The shape of the Nude Fine Line diamond provides more faithful tracking of the groove. Unlike the Elliptical shape, the Fine Line has a narrower profile, yet its prolonged shape ensures sufficient contact with a wide area of the groove. Experience your music with a whole new dimension of precision.

Rubber suspension

A crucially important and vital part of a phono cartridge overall performance is the stylus rubber suspension.

Exclusive Ortofon rubber compounds are used for the stylus suspensions in the Concorde Music Blue, carefully produced at the inhouse rubber production, and developed by the research and engineering team at Ortofon for brilliant performance.

Specifications

Phono Cartridge Specifications

• Channel Balance at 1 kHz:
  1 dB
  Indicates the difference in output between the left and right channels at 1 kHz. A 1 dB difference suggests excellent balance.

• Output Voltage at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec:
  6 mV
  The voltage produced by the cartridge under standard conditions (1 kHz and 5 cm/sec), which is sufficient for achieving a strong signal-to-noise ratio.

• Channel Separation at 1 kHz:
  26 dB
  Represents the separation between the left and right audio channels at 1 kHz, with 26 dB indicating very good stereo separation.

• Channel Separation at 15 kHz:
  17 dB
  Indicates the stereo separation at higher frequencies (15 kHz), contributing to the clarity of high-frequency sounds.

• Frequency Response (20 Hz - 20 kHz):
  +2 / 0 dB
  Describes the accuracy of the cartridge's frequency response across the audible spectrum, with minimal deviation from the flat response.

• Tracking Ability at 315 Hz at Recommended Tracking Force:
  80 m
  Indicates how well the cartridge can track the grooves of a record at 315 Hz when applying the recommended tracking force. A value of 80 m reflects excellent tracking performance.

• Compliance, Dynamic, Lateral:
  15 m/mN
  This measures the flexibility of the stylus assembly in response to lateral forces, important for accurate groove tracking.

• Stylus Type:
  Nude Fine Line Diamond on Aluminium Cantilever
  A Nude Fine Line diamond stylus provides high precision and improved tracking, especially in high-frequency details, and the aluminium cantilever adds rigidity.

• Stylus Tip Radius:
  r/R 8/40 m
  Describes the shape and size of the stylus tip, affecting how it contacts the record grooves and impacting sound fidelity.

• Tracking Force, Recommended:
  1.8 g
  The optimal downward force exerted by the tonearm on the stylus, ensuring accurate tracking without damaging the record.

• Tracking Angle:
  20
  This angle ensures the stylus aligns correctly with the groove, reducing distortion and enhancing sound quality.

• Internal Impedance, DC Resistance:
  1.27 k
  This electrical resistance affects how the cartridge interacts with the phono stage, influencing the overall sound signature.

• Cartridge Colour:
  Black/Bronze
  The color scheme of the cartridge, which can help identify the model and brand.

• Cartridge Weight:
  18 g
  The total mass of the cartridge, which is crucial for setting the correct tracking force and balancing the tonearm.

• Recommended Load Resistance:
  47 k
  The suggested resistance for the phono preamp to achieve the best performance from the cartridge.

• Internal Inductance:
  815 mH
  This influences the interaction with the phono preamp, particularly in terms of frequency response and tonal balance.

• Recommended Load Capacitance:
  150-300 pF
  The ideal capacitance range for the phono stage to achieve the best sound quality and frequency response.