Ortofon Concorde MKII Elite
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Model name
Concorde MKII Elite
Type
MM
Stylus
Nude Elliptical diamond
Body
N/A
Cantilever
Aluminium
Coils
N/A
Output voltage (mV@5cm/sec)
8.5
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
N/A
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
N/A
Internal impedance (Ohm)
1200
Channel separation (dB / 1,000 Hz)
25
Compliance (×10-6cm/dyne at 100Hz)
13 μm/mN
Recommended load (Ohm)
47 0000
Recommended tonearms
N/A
Weight (g)
18.5
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Ortofon SPU Royal N — MC-pickup with Replicant 100 diamond Needle, 0.2 mV Output, Gold and silver alloy coil.
The Ortofon MC X40 is the pinnacle of the MC X series. According to Ortofon, it is designed for the most demanding audiophiles. With a Shibata-sharpened diamond needle (r/R 6/50 microns) mounted on a durable and lightweight boron cantilever, this cartridge promises unsurpassed transparency, speed, and responsiveness.
The Ortofon MC X30 cartridge promises even higher sound quality thanks to a diamond needle with a nude fine-line sharpening (r/R 8/40 microns) with an aluminum cantilever. The manufacturer claims outstanding accuracy and resolution, allowing you to play music with spectacular detail and dynamic range.
The Ortofon MC X20 head is also equipped with an elliptical diamond needle (r/R 8/18 microns) mounted on an aluminum cantilever. Ortofon emphasizes its ability to convey more depth and clarity, revealing the full character of each track. The channel separation at 1 kHz is 25 dB.
The heart of the Ortofon MC X series is an advanced stainless steel frame with a honeycomb structure, manufactured using a technology called Metal Injection Molding (MIM).