Ortofon Concorde Music Black

MM cartridge with Nude Shibata diamond for maximum detail

Ortofon Concorde Music Black is a high-end MM cartridge developed for vinyl enthusiasts who want to get even more information out of their record collection. The model builds on the Concorde Music Bronze and is equipped with an advanced Nude Shibata diamond, which tracks the groove’s details with very high precision.

The combination of Ortofon’s quad-coil generator system, silver-plated copper coils, and the advanced stylus profile delivers an open, detailed, and natural sound reproduction with high resolution. The result is a more precise stereo image, better instrument separation, and greater insight into the recording.

Highlights

• MM cartridge with Nude Shibata diamond
• Aluminum cantilever
• Ortofon quad-coil generator system
• Silver-plated oxygen-free copper in the coil system
• Output voltage of 6 mV
• High channel separation and precise stereo imaging
• Compatible with SME bayonet mounting
• Tool-free installation
• Upgradeable to Concorde Music Black LVB 250

More information from the record groove

The Nude Shibata diamond used in the Concorde Music Black has a long, narrow contact surface that resembles the cutting stylus used in the production of vinyl records. This allows the cartridge to follow the groove more precisely and extract more detail from the recording.

At the same time, tracking errors and distortion are reduced, contributing to a more nuanced and natural reproduction of voices, instruments, and reverberation.

Developed for serious vinyl playback

Concorde Music Black ranks among the most advanced models in Ortofon’s Concorde Music series. The cartridge is developed for listeners who want maximum precision, high resolution, and a more realistic soundstage.

Music is reproduced with greater calm and airiness, while small details in the recording stand out more clearly. This makes it easier to follow complex arrangements and hear differences between recordings, records, and masterings.

Precise tracking with advanced suspension

The lightweight aluminum cantilever works together with Ortofon’s proprietary suspension system to ensure stable tracking of the record groove.

The rubber suspension is manufactured in-house by Ortofon and is specifically developed for the Concorde Music series. This provides better control over the stylus movements and contributes to more precise reproduction across the entire frequency range.

Quad-coil generator system for better stereo imaging

Ortofon’s quad-coil technology uses four split pole pins combined with silver-plated oxygen-free copper. The design is developed with a focus on high channel separation and precise signal reproduction.

The result is a more focused stereo image, where voices and instruments are placed clearly in the soundstage while depth and sense of space are preserved.

Easy mounting on SME tonearms

Concorde Music Black mounts directly on turntables with SME bayonet mounting. Installation requires neither screws, wires, nor tools, making it quick and easy to upgrade your turntable.

The cartridge can later be upgraded with the Stylus Concorde Music Black LVB 250 if even higher performance is desired.

Iconic Concorde design

The Concorde design has been part of Ortofon’s history for decades and has become one of the most recognizable cartridge designs in the hi-fi world.

With Concorde Music Black, the classic design is combined with modern cartridge technology, advanced materials, and precise engineering. The result is an MM cartridge that delivers a high level of detail, strong dynamics, and an engaging vinyl experience for the discerning music lover.