Bring exceptional clarity, emotion, and three-dimensionality to your favorite vinyl records with the Ortofon Concorde Music Bronze Phono Cartridge. As a part of the Concorde Music series, the Concorde Music Bronze was designed with functionality in mind. Effortlessly swap phono cartridges with an easy installation process that requires no tools. The Concorde Music Bronze MM Cartridge is equipped with a nude fine-line diamond stylus on an Aluminium cantilever and can be upgraded through the entire series to Concorde Music Black LVB 250, simply by replacing the stylus.
Perfect for the dedicated vinyl enthusiast and audiophile looking for elevated precision, the Ortofon Concorde Music Bronze Moving Magnet Phono Cartridge is a reliable, high-performing cartridge with wide compatibility. Ortofon 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 responsive and emotionally engaging sound, the Ortofon Concorde Music Bronze Phono Cartridge complements both the Technics SL-1210GR Turntable and Technics SL-1210G-K Turntable. You can expect a high-quality hi-fi listening experience with excellent sound reproduction, performance, and durability.
Features:
- Quick, easy installation and upgrades
- Nude Fine Line Diamond Stylus
- Upgradable Path
- Unique quad-coil generating system
Quick Installation & Unlimited Upgrades
Long gone are the days of mounting, aligning, and weighing typical turntable cartridges. With the Concorde Music Bronze Phono Cartridge, installation is quick and easy—no tools required. Compatible with all S-shaped tonearms and SME/bayonet-style connections, Concorde Music cartridges easily mount without any screws or wires. 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. Rediscover the joy of swapping tonalities without the frustration of screws and wires.
The Concorde Music Bronze Phono Cartridge can be upgraded with the Concorde Music Styli by removing the stylus tip, enabling an upgrade path throughout the entire Concorde Music series up to the Concorde Music Black LVB 250 Phono Cartridge. Start with the Concorde Bronze cartridge and work your way through the entire Concorde Music series with a simple upgrade.
Elevated Precision in Every Aspect
Designed for music lovers, by music lovers, the Concorde Music Bronze Phono Cartridge blends premium performance with an iconic design for a high-quality cartridge. The Concorde Music Bronze features a Nude Fine Line Stylus on an Aluminum cantilever, an upgrade from the Concorde Music Blue's Elliptical stylus. Unlike the Elliptical diamond shape, the shape of the Nude Fine Line Diamond provides more faithful tracking of the groove. Its prolonged shape ensures sufficient contact with a wide area of the groove so you can experience a whole new dimension of precision. Exclusive Ortofon rubber compounds are used for the stylus' rubber suspensions. This suspension plays a vital role in contributing to the overall playback performance and functionality of the phono cartridge.
Expansive, Emotive Sound
The Concorde Music Bronze showcases Ortofon's innovative 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 quality no matter the style of music. 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. This cartridge is compatible with a wide array of DJ mixers and phono preamps, ensuring seamless integration into your existing home audio or home theater setup. Experience inspirational, high-resolution sound reproduction with the Ortofon Concorde Music Bronze moving magnet cartridge.
What's In The Box?
- Ortofon Concorde Music Bronze 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.
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 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 information on the tracking force range and recommended tracking force.
What tonearms is the Ortofon Concorde Music Bronze compatible with?
The Ortofon Concorde Music Bronze 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 Bronze replaceable?
Yes, the stylus on the Ortofon Concorde Music Bronze Phono Cartridge is user-replaceable, allowing you to pair other Ortofon styli. It has compatiblity with several replacement stylus units.
What are the sound characteristics of the Ortofon Concorde Music Bronze?
The Ortofon Concorde Music Bronze Phono Cartridge is an expansive, emotionally engaging cartridge. The sound characteristics are open, precise, clear, responsive, and fun, making it a great DJ cartridge.
Specifications
- Channel Balance at 1 kHz
- 1 dB
- Output Voltage at 1 kHz, 5cm/sec
- 6 mV
- Channel Separation
- 26 dB (at 1 kHz)
- 17 dB (at 15 kHz)
- Frequency Response (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
- +2 / 0 dB
- Tracking Ability at 315 Hz at Recommended Tracking Force
- 80 µm
- Compliance, Dynamic, Lateral
- 15 µm/mN
- Stylus Type
- Nude Fine Line diamond on Aluminium cantilever
- Stylus Tip Radius
- r/R 8/40 µm
- Tracking Force, Recommended
- 1.8 g
- Tracking Angle
- 20°
- Internal Impedance, DC Resistance
- 1.27 kΩ
- Cartridge Color
- Black/Bronze
- Cartridge Weight
- 18 g
- Recommended Load Resistance
- 47 kΩ
- Internal Inductance
- 815 mH
- Recommended Load Capacitance
- 150-300 pF