Ortofon Concorde Music Red Moving Magnet Phono Cartridge

What You Need to Know

A Great First Step into Better Vinyl Sound

The Ortofon Concorde Music Red proves that an affordable cartridge can still sound great. It is the starting point in Ortofon's new Concorde Music Series and is made for music lovers who want better sound without a complicated setup.

The Concorde Music Red delivers clear vocals, solid bass, and a smooth, balanced sound. Best of all, it installs in seconds with no screws, tiny wires, or cartridge alignment.

Easy to Install

The Concorde Music Red uses Ortofon's famous one-piece Concorde design. If your turntable has an SME-style S-shaped tonearm, simply plug the cartridge into the end of the tonearm, tighten the collar, set the tracking force, and you're ready to play records.

Because the cartridge is already perfectly aligned, you can spend less time setting up and more time listening.

Better Sound Starts with a Better Stylus

The Red uses a polished elliptical diamond stylus mounted on a lightweight aluminum cantilever. Compared with a basic conical stylus, it follows the record groove more accurately and picks up more musical detail.

You'll hear cleaner vocals, tighter bass, smoother highs, and a wider stereo image. It also tracks difficult passages with greater confidence.

Advanced Moving Magnet Design

Inside the cartridge is Ortofon's latest quad-coil moving magnet engine. It uses split pole pins and silver-plated oxygen-free copper wire to help produce a clean, natural sound with excellent channel separation.

Its healthy 6.0mV output means it works with virtually any moving magnet phono preamp.

Ready to Grow with Your System

One of the best things about the Concorde Music Series is that you don't have to replace the entire cartridge when you're ready for better performance.

Simply replace the stylus with a Concorde Music Blue, Bronze, Black, or Black LVB 250 stylus. The upgrade takes only a few seconds and lets your cartridge grow along with the rest of your system.

A Modern Version of an Audio Classic

The Concorde shape has been recognized around the world for decades because it combines excellent sound with incredibly easy installation. The new Concorde Music Series keeps that classic design while adding Ortofon's latest cartridge technology.

Building Your System

• Phono Preamp – Works with any standard moving magnet (MM) phono input.

• Turntables – Fits tonearms with a standard SME-style bayonet connector.

• Record Care – Clean records help your stylus last longer and sound its best.

• Easy Upgrades – Replace only the stylus as your system improves.

Features & Specifications

Elliptical Diamond Stylus

Tracks the groove more accurately than a basic conical stylus for better detail and lower distortion.

Quad-Coil Generator

Ortofon's newest moving magnet engine delivers clean sound, strong channel separation, and a wide stereo image.

One-Piece Concorde Design

No screws. No wires. No cartridge alignment. Installation takes only a few seconds.

Strong 6.0mV Output

Works with virtually every moving magnet phono preamp.

Upgradeable Platform

Compatible with every stylus in the Concorde Music family, from Red through the flagship Black LVB 250.

Specifications

• Type: Moving Magnet (MM)

• Stylus: Elliptical Diamond

• Cantilever: Aluminum

• Output: 6.0mV

• Generator: Quad-Coil with Split Pole Pins

• Internal Wiring: Silver-Plated Oxygen-Free Copper

• Mounting: Integrated SME-Style Bayonet

• Recommended Phono Input: Moving Magnet (MM)

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this fit my turntable?

The Concorde Music Red fits turntables with an SME-style S-shaped tonearm. It is not designed for fixed-headshell tonearms.

Can I upgrade later?

Yes. Every Concorde Music stylus fits the same cartridge body, so upgrading is quick and easy.

Do I need to align the cartridge?

No. The Concorde's one-piece design comes ready to install, so there is no cartridge alignment to worry about.

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