Reloop Concorde Black - all-round DJ cartridge
The Concorde Black is Reloop's entry-level Concorde cartridge, made by the experts at Ortofon. A moving magnet design with a spherical diamond stylus, it plugs straight into SME-style tonearms and delivers dependable all-round performance with low vinyl wear - a great first cartridge for new DJs and a reliable spare for experienced ones.
Staff take: the expert verdict
The Concorde Black is the cartridge we hand to anyone setting up their first turntable. The all-in-one Concorde body means there's no fiddly alignment - it bolts straight onto an SME-style arm and you're playing. The spherical stylus and durable suspension handle basic scratching and back-cueing happily, and crucially it's kind to your records, so your collection lasts. If you later want more output for scratching or DVS, you can step up to the Blue or Green and keep the same body.
Why choose the Reloop Concorde Black?
● Made by Ortofon - built by the cartridge experts at Ortofon A/S for proven quality and consistency.
● All-round performance - a versatile moving magnet cartridge that suits a wide range of DJ styles.
● Spherical diamond stylus - a durable spherical stylus well suited to basic scratching and back-cueing.
● Low record wear - gentle tracking characteristics help your vinyl last longer than with inferior cartridges.
● Direct Concorde mounting - the integrated Concorde body mounts straight into SME-style tonearms with no alignment needed.
● Replaceable stylus - the stylus is removable and replaceable, so you can refresh it rather than replace the whole cartridge.
Who is the Reloop Concorde Black for?
The Concorde Black is built for beginners setting up a first turntable, and for working DJs who want an affordable, record-friendly all-rounder or a dependable spare. It suits general mixing and light scratching where simplicity and low vinyl wear matter most.
Technical specifications
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Specification
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Details
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Type
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Moving magnet (MM) Concorde cartridge
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Stylus
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Spherical diamond (removable)
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Output voltage
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5 mV
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Channel separation
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20 dB at 1 kHz; 15 dB at 15 kHz
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Frequency range (-3 dB)
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20 - 20,000 Hz
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Tracking ability
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70 micrometres at 315 Hz (at recommended force)
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Compliance (dynamic, lateral)
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7 micrometres
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Equivalent stylus tip mass
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0.6 mg
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Tracking force range
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3 - 5 g
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Recommended tracking force
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4 g
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Internal impedance
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750 ohm
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Internal inductance
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450 mH
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Recommended load
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47 kilohm, 200 - 600 pF
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Mount
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SME-style (direct Concorde fitting)
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Frequently asked questions
Who makes the Reloop Concorde cartridges? They are made by the cartridge experts at Ortofon A/S.
Is the Concorde Black good for scratching? Its spherical stylus and durable suspension handle basic scratching and back-cueing well; for heavier scratch use the Concorde Blue offers higher output.
Does it damage records? No - it is designed with low vinyl-wear characteristics, so records last longer than with inferior cartridges.
Can I replace just the stylus? Yes - the stylus is removable and replaceable, so you do not need to buy a whole new cartridge.
What's in the box?
● 1 x Reloop Concorde Black cartridge with fitted stylus
Note: also available as a replacement stylus only; contact our team if you need the stylus rather than the complete cartridge.
Why buy from DJKIT?
Not sure which Concorde suits your setup? Our team can match the right cartridge to your turntables and style, whether you mix, scratch or run DVS. UK stock, free delivery, and expert advice included.
