Ortofon Concorde Elite Single Cartridge

Experience Premium Sound – The Ortofon Concorde MKII Elite Moving Magnet Cartridge

The Concorde MKII Elite is a premium Moving Magnet cartridge, based on the legacy of the Ortofon Concorde MKII Series. With upgraded components and engineering precision, the Elite achieves a new level of sound quality not previously found in DJ-categorized cartridges.

• Nude Elliptical diamond stylus for detailed and accurate sound reproduction
• Rigid 750 μm aluminum-magnesium cantilever for optimal tracking
• Gold-plated stylus body for premium appearance and durability
• Specially developed Coil System for high output and full-bodied sound
• Custom rubber suspension compound for superior tracking and damping
• Designed for listening, not back-cueing or scratching
• Ideal for audiophiles who demand HiFi quality in a Concorde form factor

Encased in a real gold-plated stylus body, the Concorde Elite combines visual elegance with acoustic excellence. The Nude Elliptical diamond stylus, mounted on a custom aluminum-magnesium cantilever, provides stunning clarity and precision by reducing moving mass and enhancing frequency response. The newly developed rubber suspension and coil system ensure stable tracking, rich tonality, and lifelike playback, elevating this cartridge to true audiophile status.

SPECIFICATIONS

Performance

• Channel Balance at 1 kHz: 1 dB
• Output Voltage at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec: 8.5 mV
• Channel Separation at 1 kHz: 25 dB
• Tracking Ability at 315 Hz: 100 μm
• Compliance, Dynamic, Lateral: 13 μm/mN

Stylus and Cantilever

• Stylus Type: Nude Elliptical diamond
• Stylus Tip Radius: r/R 8/18 μm
• Cantilever Material: Aluminum-magnesium alloy

Tracking Parameters

• Tracking Force Range: 2.0–4.0 g
• Tracking Force, Recommended: 3.0 g
• Tracking Angle: 20°

Electrical

• Internal Impedance, DC Resistance: 1.2 kOhm
• Internal Inductance: 800 mH
• Recommended Load Impedance: 47 kOhm
• Recommended Load Capacitance: 150–400 pF

General

• Cartridge Weight: 18.5 g
• Cartridge Color: Black/Gold

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