Ortofon Concorde Music Series – New MM cartridge systems from Denmark
Danish specialist Ortofon A/S describes the solutions of the new Ortofon Concorde Music Series, which was presented for the first time at High-end 2024 in Munich, as a new product line of pickup systems developed by music lovers for music lovers.
- It is a product line developed by music lovers for music lovers, says Ortofon A/S about the new Ortofon Concorde Music Series.
Ortofon A/S obviously had very high ambitions for the development of the new range of pickup systems, at least that’s what the description used by the Danes suggests. The solutions of the new Ortofon Concorde Music Series are more than just new cartridge systems, they are a tribute to the emotions that music can trigger in us, according to Ortofon A/S.
It is also said that the cartridge systems of the new Ortofon Concorde Music Series were developed by music lovers for music lovers, which is why the name was deliberately chosen. The cartridge systems celebrated their premiere at the High-end 2024 in Munich.
Ortofon Concorde Music Series – based on a long history
At first glance, it is clear that Ortofon A/S is relying on a product range with a long history, the Ortofon Concorde Series, which has been offered and continuously developed by Ortofon A/S for years. The company itself speaks of a cartridge system that is one of the most famous in the world and which it regards as an icon of the audio industry.
The new Ortofon Concorde Music Series aims to honour this tradition, while at the same time, of course, using the latest technologies to create particularly fine cartridge systems for HiFi enthusiasts.
Five models for a wide range of tasks
It is interesting to note that Ortofon A/S is offering five new models within the Ortofon Concorde Music Series, thus providing a very broad product range. This also applies to the price, as the new pickup systems start at € 149,- and go up to € 999,- – a price range that is very wide and therefore by no means usual in a product line.
What they all have in common is that they are all MM cartridge systems in the classic form that we have always been accustomed to from the Ortofon Concorde Series. This also includes the SME-compatible bayonet connection, which allows particularly simple, quick installation on the tonearm of the record player.
A new feature of all cartridge systems is a cartridge suspension developed by Ortofon A/S made from a special rubber compound, which is intended to significantly improve the overall performance of the cartridges. In addition, a so-called quad-coil system with silver-coated cables made of oxygen-free copper (OFC) is used.
Ortofon Concorde Music Red up to Ortofon Concorde Music Black LVB 250
The Ortofon Concorde Music Red is the entry point, featuring an elliptical cut with r/R 8/18 µm diamond fixed in an aluminium carrier. The Ortofon Concorde Music Blue is described by the manufacturer as a nude elliptical diamond with r/R 8/18 µm, which is also mounted in an aluminium carrier. The Ortofon Ortofon Concorde Music Bronze is equipped with a Nude Fine Line Stylus with r/R 8/40 µm in an aluminium carrier and the Ortofon Concorde Music Black has a Nude Shibata Stylus with r/R 6/50 µm in an aluminium carrier.
The flagship of the new Ortofon Concorde Music Series is the Ortofon Concorde Music Black LVB 250, this cartridge system uses a Nude Shibata Stylus with r/R 6/50 µm with a needle carrier made of boron.
Upgrades possible at any time
The manufacturer explicitly emphasises that users can upgrade the Ortofon Concorde Music Series solutions at any time. Even the entry-level Ortofon Concorde Music Red system can be upgraded all the way up to the flagship Ortofon Concorde Music Black LVB 250.
Prices and availability
The solutions of the new Ortofon Concorde Music Series will soon be available from specialist retailers. As already mentioned at the beginning, a product line with a very wide price range is available here. The Ortofon Concorde Music Red starts at € 149,-, followed by the Ortofon Concorde Music Blue at € 249,-. The Ortofon Concorde Music Bronze costs € 399,- and the Ortofon Concorde Music Black € 599,-. For the Ortofon Concorde Music Black LVB 250, the manufacturer ultimately calls for € 999,-.
Getting to the point
The new Ortofon Concorde Music Series, which the Danish specialist Ortofon A/S describes as solutions developed by music lovers for music lovers, presents itself as a very broad product line of MM cartridge systems. The cartridge systems are presented in the tradition of the Ortofon Concorde Series, but equipped with the latest technology.
| PRODUCT | ORTOFON Concord Music Series |
|---|---|
| Price | Ortofon Concorde Music Red € 149,- Ortofon Concorde Music Blue € 249,- Ortofon Concorde Music Bronze € 399,- Ortofon Concorde Music Black € 599,- Ortofon Concorde Music Black LVB 250 € 999,- |
| BRAND | ORTOFON A/S |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ortofon A/S |
| Distribution Austria | Audio Tuning Vertriebs GmbH |
| Distribution Germany | Ortofon A/S |
| More about this manufacturer at HIFI BLOG |
