Ortofon Concorde Music Black Moving Magnet Phono Cartridge

What You Need to Know

The Best Concorde Music Cartridge

The Ortofon Concorde Music Black is the top model in the Concorde Music Series. It combines Ortofon’s best moving magnet technology with a Nude Shibata diamond stylus to deliver outstanding detail, clarity, and accuracy.

If you want the convenience of the Concorde design without giving up high-end sound quality, this is the cartridge to own.

Shibata Stylus Reveals More Music

The Nude Shibata stylus has a long, narrow contact shape that follows the record groove with exceptional precision.

You’ll hear more of the small details that make music feel real—from the texture of a singer’s voice to the decay of cymbals and the natural ambience of the recording space. The larger contact area also helps reduce distortion and record wear.

Advanced Moving Magnet Technology

Inside the Concorde Music Black is Ortofon’s quad-coil moving magnet engine with silver-plated oxygen-free copper coils and split pole pin technology.

This combination delivers a smooth, balanced sound with outstanding stereo imaging and excellent dynamic range. The healthy output works with virtually any moving magnet phono preamp.

Easy Installation. Serious Performance.

Like every Concorde Music cartridge, the Black combines the cartridge and headshell into one unit. It slides directly onto any SME-style bayonet tonearm and locks into place in seconds.

You get reference-level moving magnet performance without the time and hassle of mounting and aligning a conventional cartridge.

Building Your System

• Turntables – Fits tonearms with an SME-style bayonet connector.
• Record Care – Clean records allow the Shibata stylus to perform at its best.
• Upgrade Path – The stylus can be replaced when it eventually wears, extending the life of the cartridge body.

Features & Specifications

Nude Shibata Diamond Stylus

Tracks the groove with exceptional precision to reveal more detail while reducing distortion.

Quad-Coil Moving Magnet Engine

Produces a powerful, balanced sound with excellent stereo imaging.

Split Pole Technology

Helps deliver smooth, extended high frequencies and natural midrange performance.

Integrated Concorde Design

Installs in seconds without mounting screws or cartridge alignment.

Specifications

• Type: Moving Magnet (MM)
• Stylus: Nude Shibata Diamond
• Cantilever: Aluminum
• Internal Wiring: Silver-Plated OFC
• Mounting: Integrated Concorde for SME-style tonearms

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the Black different from the Bronze?

The Black replaces the Bronze’s Fine Line stylus with a Shibata stylus, which retrieves even more detail and offers the highest level of performance in the Concorde Music Series.

Will it fit my turntable?

It fits turntables with an SME-style bayonet tonearm. It is not designed for fixed-headshell tonearms.

Is setup difficult?

No. Simply slide the cartridge onto the tonearm, tighten the locking collar, set the tracking force, and you’re ready to enjoy your records.

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