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Ortofon Concorde Mix Mk2 Phono Cartridge (MC) A long shot, but for sale is an Ortofon Concorde Mix Mk2 twin pack of DJ phono cartridges. Standard SME mount As new condition - installed once and then removed. No issues with them whatsoever - I'm upgrading because of that audiophile itch that must be scratched, even with DJ cartridges. Pick-up from Harrington Park, outer south-western Sydney or shipping is also available at the buyer's expense. Condition: As new - fitted and played once Payment Method: Paypal, EFT, cash on pick-up Region/State: (NSW) New South Wales/Australia By pete_mac 0
At A$180, this Ortofon Concorde 2 bookshelf speaker listing is ambitious compared to the obvious alternative: a fresh Concorde MKII Club cartridge for A$429, but it still sits well above the used speaker market for this model. Based on four recent AUD comparable listings, the median used price is A$123, with the 75th percentile at A$163; this A$180 asking price exceeds that upper bound, making it a tough sell unless the condition is genuinely pristine and accessories are complete.
The Concorde series is well-regarded for its robust build and punchy, DJ-tuned sound that excels in urban and high-energy playback, but as a bookshelf speaker, it’s an odd naming fit—Ortofon primarily makes cartridges, not speakers. If this is actually a mislabeled cartridge (e.g., Concorde 2 or Concorde MKII), the A$180 price becomes more reasonable for a like-new unit, especially if it includes original wax, clips, and a fresh cable. Verify the exact product type before committing; if it’s truly a speaker, the price is stretched.
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Ortofon: A Century of Precision Sound
Ortofon traces its lineage to October 9, 1918, when Danish engineers Axel Petersen and Arnold Poulsen founded the Electrical Phono Film Company in Copenhagen. The name itself derives from Greek, meaning "correct sound"—a philosophy that has guided the company's trajectory for over a century. Initially focused on synchronized sound film technology, Ortofon pivoted to audio reproduction after 1945, when the superior recording quality of new cutting equipment revealed the inadequacy of existing playback systems. This gap sparked the development of the pioneering Ortofon mono pickup in 1948, establishing the foundation for the company's future dominance.
Today, Ortofon is the world's largest manufacturer of magnetic cartridges for phonograph turntables, producing approximately 500,000 units annually. The company's product portfolio centers exclusively on phono cartridges—both moving magnet and moving coil designs—with over 300 distinct models developed since 1948. This singular focus reflects deep specialization rather than diversification, positioning Ortofon as a micro-mechanical specialist rather than a broad-based audio manufacturer.
Ortofon occupies the high-end segment of the audio market, commanding respect among vinyl enthusiasts and professional studios alike. The brand benefits from Denmark's established reputation for acoustic engineering and industrial design, supported by in-house research and development. For discerning turntable owners, Ortofon cartridges represent the gold standard—a heritage brand whose century-long commitment to cartridge excellence remains unmatched in the industry.
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