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Ortofon Reloop Concorde 40 (KAB40) Phono Cartridge (MM) Up for sale is a Reloop Ortofon Concorde Black cartridge body fitted with an Ortofon Stylus 40 Nude Fritz Geiger 70 stylus. Previously available from KAB USA as a KAB40. An excellent choice for Technics turntables or any other table that suits this configuration, it's as close to plug-and-play as it gets. Used for around 5 hours only to test a Technics turntable which has since been sold. RRP for the Reloop Concorde Black cartridge body is $159 and the Stylus 40 retails at $899 on its own. Condition: As New / Mint Payment Method:
Should you pay A$475 for this Ortofon Concorde 2, or is it a rare bargain? Absolutely not; A$475 is an ambitious price that far exceeds the typical used market for this cartridge, where the median sits at A$123, the 25th percentile at A$117, and the 75th percentile at A$130. This listing is nearly four times the 75th percentile, making it a poor deal unless it includes the Elite stylus or other high-value accessories not mentioned.
Ortofon Concorde cartridges are well-regarded for their durability and precise tracking in DJ environments, offering excellent sound quality for both club and home use. However, given the inflated price of A$475, you should verify if the listing includes the Elite stylus, which alone costs around A$400, or if it is merely a standard model with a worn headshell. Without the Elite stylus, this price is unjustifiable for a standard Concorde 2, even in like-new condition.
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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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