I cannot say enough about the KAB Concorde STY40 combo
Technics reference turntable SP1000R was first introduced with Audio-Technica reference ART-1000 cartridge on the show. Now there is an Ortofon on it. Probably because the AT ART-1000 is over $5k cartridge |
I have an older Concorde that's black, I got it when I purchased my SL-1210MKII, which was used to DJ. I had an OM40 stylus which I used with a used Ortofon OMP 10 (P-Mount) on a Technics SL-10. I mated the OM40 to the Concorde and currently use it with an SL-1800MKII. I use it mostly with new or very pristine used Lps, it seems to pick up a lot of surface noise. With the right recording the darn thing is magic. |
The Ortofon Expression was used for this marketing review from an audio store. https://www.criterionaudio.com/2019/05/22/technics-sl-1000r-vs-sl-1200g-turntable-shoot/ |
I have an older Concorde that’s black, I got it when I purchased my SL-1210MKII, which was used to DJ. Black one is Concorde PRO, it was also available in Silver. Both are old, original styli are conical (or elliptical). Using a better stylus from the hi-fi OM series is significant upgrade, but still far away from magic that other inexpensive vintage hi-fi MM cartridges can do. You should really try some (on conventional headshell). Stanton 881s or Pickering XSV/3000 killing it (at very low cost). Ortofon M20 FL Super is another killer. |
