Special Elliptical Diamond: The Special Elliptical diamond follows vinyl grooves with increased precision and provides a larger groove contact area. Consequently, it extracts more intricate musical details than a spherical diamond. This design helps the CLUB deliver detailed sound reproduction across compatible vinyl records.

Elevated 8 mV Output: The Concorde CLUB produces an 8 mV output for a powerful and energetic audio presentation. Its increased output reduces the need for preamplifier gain, supporting cleaner and more faithful sound reproduction. Additionally, the output design helps minimise susceptibility to feedback during dynamic live performances.

Aluminium Cantilever: The aluminium cantilever provides a rigid foundation for the Special Elliptical diamond. It supports controlled stylus movement while maintaining accurate contact with the record groove during playback.

Precise Groove Tracking: The CLUB achieves 100 μm tracking ability at 315 Hz for dependable groove following. Its recommended tracking force measures 3 g, while users can operate within a 2–4 g tracking force range.

Detailed Vinyl Playback: The cartridge combines its Special Elliptical diamond with a high-output design to reproduce detailed musical information. Therefore, it suits DJs who want strong output alongside refined vinyl reproduction in professional environments.

Live Performance Reliability: The elevated output reduces the required preamp gain and helps minimise susceptibility to feedback. As a result, the CLUB can support demanding live environments where strong and controlled audio performance remains important.

Vinyl Digitisation: The Concorde CLUB also suits vinyl digitisation because its stylus extracts detailed information from records. This capability helps users capture their vinyl collections when transferring analogue recordings to digital storage media.

Concorde Bayonet Mount: The Concorde CLUB uses Ortofon’s familiar Concorde-style bayonet mounting design. This format provides a practical cartridge solution for compatible turntables and DJ tonearm systems. Ortofon lists the cartridge as compatible with Bayonet/SME mounting types.

Specifications:

• Product: Ortofon Concorde MKII CLUB
• Cartridge type: Moving Magnet
• Channel balance at 1 kHz: 1 dB
• Output voltage at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec: 8 mV
• Channel separation at 1 kHz: 25 dB
• Tracking ability at 315 Hz: 100 μm
• Compliance, dynamic, lateral: 14 μm/mN
• Cantilever material: Aluminium
• Stylus type: Special Elliptical diamond
• Stylus tip radius: r/R 13/25 μm
• Tracking force range: 2–4 g
• Recommended tracking force: 3 g
• Internal impedance / DC resistance: 1000 Ohm
• Cartridge weight: 18.5 g
• Recommended load resistance: 47 kOhm
• Recommended load capacitance: 200–600 pF
• Internal inductance: 650 mH
• Replacement stylus: Stylus CC MKII Club
• Mounting type: Bayonet/SME
• Optimised for: Detailed and powerful sound