I have been using this record brush for little over a year. Works like a charm. No static and removes dust in one or two swipes. Easy to clean the bristles across the red shield. Ergonomic to use. No rocket science, just good craftsmanship.
After several years with my Ortofon Cadenza Black I realized that the anti-skating was to weak. I added some weight and, voila, tracking was perfect! This record is a must.
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About a year ago I was listening to a Concorde type cartridge. It was was not very expensive cart, and didn't have any impressive sound, but I noticed how good was the separation and imaging. I'm using a Technics 1200 MK7.
When the Music Concordes came out I decided to purchase one. A few months ago a received the Music Blue.
The cart is a game changer. The installation was a breeze while the sound quality was great.
High end was detailed without being oppressive as the midrange was extremely well produced. The low end was fine. Most of all the cart had a lot of energy.
I'm all, a great cart...highly recommend
I recently purchased two replacement styli for the Ortofon Concorde Century and a stylus cleaning brush directly from Ortofon headquarters. Before placing my order, I reached out to their support team with a question regarding the long-term maintenance of the Century stylus. To my delight, they responded with exceptional kindness and professionalism, addressing all my concerns in detail.
Although the shipping was free, the products arrived via UPS—not a basic service like EMS, but a fast, reliable courier. I was truly impressed by Ortofon’s choice of such a trustworthy shipping method, which reflects their care for both their products and customers.
This experience made me realize once again that Ortofon is not just a brand that manufactures machines to play music. It is a company that strives to faithfully deliver the emotional impact of music—right down to the tip of the stylus—and ensures that this artistry reaches the customer in perfect condition.
A hundred years of history isn’t built by chance. I now understand, and truly feel, the legacy behind Ortofon.
Thank you.
Outstanding sound quality. bright sound with enough bass to make vinyl sound beautiful. Not just for DJ's. Ideal for home use, everyday music listening.
Easy to install. Better musical performance, than with the previous needle (2M Red).
Wonderful stylus for mono-microgroove 50's records.
It makes a big difference in clarity, less surface noise and bass reproduction, especially if combined with a mono switch or a Stereo to Mono Converter, RCA L/R Audio Adapter Stereo to Mono summing Cable Adapter. The stylus tip radius of 1mil is the recommended of the mono era:)
Very nice and very good function. Very satisfied!
Very good quality!
It turned out very well, the only problem was that my counterweight was too light as it was a little heavier than the original, but I solved that. I feel that the sound has improved so I am very satisfied. Thanks for that!
After a broken stylus (red), I decided to try and upgrade with a blue 2M. I felt a difference in the sound signal, with richer and deeper sounds. I am very satisfied. I don't know if I can upgrade to a new stylus after this one?
Bin hin und weg von diesem genialen Tonabnehmer. Er verzaubert mich immer wieder. Stimmen sind so deutlich und klar. Die Musik, sofern es eine gute Aufnahme ist, wunderbar anzuhören. Gänsehaut Garantie
Great sounding Concorde Music Blue, wonderfully easy and quick setup and an iconic design in an improved version with the possibility of upgrading. Can only recommend this product.
I got this stylus after experiencing issues with the pick it pro balanced stylus, turns out some small hands might have played with the weight of the tone arm, it was supposed to be set to 2 grams and was set to 0.5 grams, I should have checked this at first; sound was distorted. Anyway, received the Blue stylus, tried it and wow ! It just is better, better than the stylus originally with the pick-it pro balanced.. sound is clearer, tracking is better, the trebles are crisp, and that bass is impressive… Now I wonder if the cartridge would work with the bronze or black stylus, If I am correct the cartridge uses silver plated coils like the bronze/black cartridge with a silver stylus equipped with a stiffer suspension (2.0 Grams of TF instead of 1.8g on the normal silver stylus). I’m using the balanced connection so I don’t think I’ll change the cartridge itself but I’m really curious about bronze/black styli.
I had used this exact type before and unfortunately broke it during a move. I did not have to think to order it again, as the quality is very very good.
Superb performance in all respects. Utter sonic transparency allows the Verismo's dynamic character shine! Utterly amazing. Perfect match with my McIntosh C53.
Die Fa. Ortofon kann ich nur empfehlen!
I bought this ST-70 stepup in order to giovedì more energy to the Cadenza Black signal. Once connected to my sistem (Pro-ject Xtension 10 Evolution, Pathos In the Groove Pre phono, Pathos Heritage MKII Amp and Piega Coax 811 G2 speakers) the sound completely chaged. More power, details, bass definition, deepness and powerful. Strongly recomended!