Ortofon Concorde MKII Elite

It's not just that the Concorde MKII Elite looks classy – Ortofon has used the best of the best when it comes to materials. The cartridge is a real jewel, with its genuine gold plating and nude elliptical diamond: The diamond stylus is fixed to a 750-µm aluminium-magnesium cantilever that was specially designed for the Concorde MKII Elite. This combination makes sure the stylus tracks the groove with rock-solid precision; together, the needle and cantilever are the perfect link between the music and the rest of the cartridge. Inside, a newly designed coil system delivers a higher output than any previous Concorde model, giving it that perfect sound. And for outstanding tracking, Ortofon has developed a new high-performance rubber suspension.

The Danish company Ortofon has been synonymous with high-quality phono technology for more than a century. Founded in 1918 by engineers Axel Petersen and Arnold Poulsen, Ortofon developed its first magnetic pickup system, the M-15, in 1969. The company’s futuristic-looking Concorde pickup series was launched in 1982, and its stylish, streamlined design established itself on the DJ scene as the new standard for use in clubs and discotheques. Ortofon also produces high-quality moving magnet and moving coil systems for every application and price point, from quality-conscious beginners through to uncompromising high-end hi-fi aficionados.