Ortofon Concorde MKII TWIN CLUB

Name: Concorde MKII TWIN CLUB
Brand: Ortofon
SKU: 5705796013702
Price: 309.0 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)

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Overview

Heir to a lineage born in 1979, the Ortofon Concorde MKII Twin Club combines the iconic DNA of its predecessor with substantial technical improvements. This double pack offers professional DJs two identical cartridges housed in a protective flight case.

A Redesigned Architecture for Modern Performance

The Concorde MKII Club stands out with its special elliptical stylus (Special Elliptic), which fits the vinyl groove more precisely. This particular geometry increases the contact surface with the record, allowing for the extraction of more complex details than a conventional spherical stylus.

The MKII generation benefits from an entirely new rubber suspension formula, developed by Ortofon’s chemists. This innovation significantly improves tracking ability while positively impacting sound quality and tracking force. The new, now replaceable, handling grip offers a larger, textured, non-slip gripping area.

High Output for Demanding Environments

With its 8 mV output voltage, the Concorde Club delivers a significantly higher level than conventional cartridges. This high output greatly reduces the gain demand on preamplifiers, enabling cleaner sound reproduction and decreasing susceptibility to feedback in live environments.

The frequency response of 20 to 20,000 Hz ensures full reproduction of the audible spectrum, while the recommended tracking force of 3 grams represents a balanced compromise between stability and record preservation.

Versatile Use and Broad Compatibility

Beyond its primary use in clubs, the Concorde MKII Club is perfectly suited for archiving and sampling work. Direct mounting on SME/bayonet-type tonearms eliminates the complications associated with traditional headshells. The styli of the Concorde MkI and MkII series are not interchangeable and are not even physically compatible, as each series is designed with a specific synergistic combination between the stylus and the magnet and coil configuration.

Technical Specifications

General Overview

Ideal for club, studio, or broadcasting
New design
Colors: black and yellow
Removable and sturdy handling grip
Improved diamond visibility

Technical Specifications

Output level: 8 mV
Frequency response: 20 - 20,000 Hz
Diamond type: elliptical
Weight: 18.5 g

Tracking Force

Range: 2 - 4 g
Recommended: 3 g

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main difference between the Concorde MKII Club and other models in the range?

The Club stands out with its special elliptical stylus, which offers a greater contact surface with the groove. Unlike the Mix models (spherical stylus, 6 mV) or DJ (spherical stylus, 6 mV), the Club prioritizes sound quality with its 8 mV output. The Scratch and Digital models are optimized respectively for turntablism and use with DVS timecode vinyl.

Is this cartridge only suitable for professional DJs?

No, despite its club positioning, this cartridge is perfectly suitable for high-quality home listening. Its high output and elliptical stylus make it a relevant choice for music lovers seeking detailed playback without the installation constraints of traditional audiophile cartridges. Many users adopt it on turntables like the Technics SL-1200 for home use.

Can this cartridge be used with any mixer?

Yes, the 8 mV output is compatible with all standard phono inputs (47 kΩ). The high output can even improve the signal-to-noise ratio on entry-level mixers with less powerful preamps. The recommended capacitive load is between 200 and 600 pF.