Ortofon Concorde Elite Mk2

An Audiophile Cartridge

I purchased this cartridge with the idea of combining price with quality and the audio performance I was looking for. I spent some time researching user impressions related to this cartridge. It is clearly made to satisfy the most demanding ears. It has a clear, full, and detailed sound, and the high sensitivity of 8.5mV makes the presence of both high and low sounds abundant. The channel separation is very pronounced 1 KHZ=25dB and 15KHZ=15dB, unlike those generic cartridges where you can hardly distinguish them. The tracking ability is greater than other types of cartridges "Tracking Ability at 315 HZ." The stylus is of the Nude Elliptical type. The total weight is 18.5 grams. In terms of execution and design, it looks professional / impeccable. It is an exceptional high-class cartridge from a limited series, and anyone who intends or is looking for reasons to buy it, I advise that they will have no reasons for dissatisfaction. The manufacturer recommends a tracking force between 2-4g. I use it on a Reloop RD 7000 turntable at a weight of 1.8g. I also added an extra lead weight inside the end opposite the arm to compensate and balance the arm (the cartridge is heavy for my arm) and everything is fine. The only downside is its price and the price for purchasing replacement needles. Still, an exceptional product cannot be cheap. I give it the highest rating and recommend it as a high-class product.