Ortofon Concorde Elite MKII - Cartridge

Ortofon Concorde MKII Elite – Premium Moving Magnet cartridge for uncompromising sound

Concorde MKII Elite is Ortofon’s most refined DJ cartridge to date. A Premium Moving Magnet cartridge that builds on the legacy of the Concorde MKII series – but elevates sound quality to a level normally associated with high-end HiFi.

With Concorde ELITE, Ortofon bridges the worlds of DJ performance and audiophile listening, delivering a musical experience that stands out clearly in the DJ category.

An exceptional listening experience. 
Musically, Concorde MKII Elite sets new standards for what a Concorde cartridge can deliver. The sound is full-bodied, detailed and dynamic, with a natural reproduction that brings the music closer to the original performance.

Nude Elliptical stylus – precision and detail. 
At the heart of Concorde ELITE is a Nude Elliptical diamond, enclosed in an elegant, genuine gold-plated stylus housing. This type of diamond – normally reserved for HiFi cartridges – has a lower moving mass, resulting in improved resolution, faster response, and significantly more detailed sound.

The slim profile allows the stylus to follow groove oscillations extremely precisely and reproduce even the highest frequencies with clarity and finesse.

Note: The Nude Elliptical stylus is developed for listening and precise playback – not for heavy back-cueing and scratching.

High output voltage and optimised coil system

Inside Concorde ELITE you will find a specially developed coil system, designed to efficiently transfer the diamond’s movements and deliver a powerful, balanced output. The result is a rich, full-bodied sound combined with high output voltage, ensuring excellent performance in both DJ and listening setups.

Advanced cantilever and superior tracking ability

The exclusive Rigid 750 µm Aluminum-Magnesium cantilever is developed specifically for Concorde MKII Elite. The perfect balance between low weight and high strength ensures stable, precise tracking and optimal contact between the stylus and the groove.

New rubber suspension – musical control

A newly developed rubber suspension is tailor-made for Concorde ELITE. The specially developed rubber compound provides both improved tracking ability and a richer, more organic sound, while reducing unwanted harshness. The result is a lively, musical reproduction with high control and balance.

Specifications:

Output voltage at 1000Hz, 5cm/sec. - 8 mV
Channel balance at 1kHz - 1 dB
Channel separation at 1kHz - 25 dB
Channel separation at 15 kHz - 15 dB
Frequency range at -3dB - 20-20.000 Hz
Tracking ability at 315 Hz at recommmended tracking force - 100 μm
Compliance, dynamic lateral - 14 μm/m N
Stylus type - Spherical Elliptical r/R 13/25 μm
Tracking force range - 2 - 4 g
Tracking force recommended - 3 g

Cartridge weight - 18,5 g
Replacement stylus unit - CLUB