{"product_id":"ortofon-concorde-stylus-mkii-elite","title":"Ortofon Concorde Stylus MKII Elite (Replacement Stylus)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Ortofon Concorde Stylus MKII Elite is the original replacement stylus for the flagship of the MKII series, the Ortofon Concorde MKII Elite – the stylus unit with a bare elliptical diamond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust clip it on and your Elite is back to top form – without replacing the whole cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Stylus MKII Elite?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Elite bridges the gap between the DJ and HiFi worlds: a bare elliptical diamond (r\/r 8\/18 µm) on a rigid 750 µm aluminium-magnesium cantilever, set in a gold-plated stylus body. Bare diamond styli are otherwise found in high-end HiFi cartridges – they deliver powerful, detailed sound, here combined with a strong 8.5 mV output voltage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNoticeably more resolution and live character than the spherical MKII styli: the bare elliptical diamond digs deep into the groove and pulls out fine detail, space and dynamics that a standard stylus leaves behind. Punchy, yet clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Stylus MKII Elite for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor DJs who also listen seriously at home, and for anyone who wants to get the most out of their Concorde MKII Elite. Plain talk: for pure scratching, this fine, pricier stylus is overqualified – a spherical MKII is enough for that. It doesn't fit other models or the Music series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flagship stylus of the MKII series: bare elliptical diamond, aluminium-magnesium cantilever, gold look, 8.5 mV. The crossover for DJs with audiophile ambitions – and the upgrade that brings your Elite back to top form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: replacement stylus (stylus unit) for Ortofon Concorde MKII Elite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus profile: bare elliptical, r\/r 8\/18 µm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCantilever: aluminium-magnesium, 750 µm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput voltage: 8.5 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm\/s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended tracking force: 3 g (range 2–4 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 20–20,000 Hz (−3 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChannel separation: 25 dB at 1 kHz \/ 15 dB at 15 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChannel balance: 1 dB at 1 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracking ability at 315 Hz: 100 µm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompliance: 13 µm\/mN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal resistance (DC): 1.2 kΩ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal inductance: 800 mH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended load resistance: 47 kΩ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended load capacitance: 150–400 pF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSystem colour (body\/stylus): black\/gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Stylus MKII Elite fit my Concorde?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's made for the Concorde MKII Elite and clicks directly onto its body. It doesn't fit the spherical MKII models (DJ, Mix, Scratch, Club) or the Music series – those have their own stylus. Not sure? We'll check it for your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Stylus MKII Elite a complete stylus or just the diamond?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA complete stylus unit. Diamond, aluminium-magnesium cantilever and stylus body form one piece that sits at the front of the Concorde body and is replaced as a whole – no gluing in individual diamonds, no tools needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Elite stylus worth it over a cheaper MKII?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf sound quality matters to you, yes. The bare elliptical diamond resolves more finely than the spherical MKII styli and gets sonically close to a HiFi cartridge. If you only scratch or cue, you won't unlock that advantage – then a cheaper stylus will do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Stylus MKII Elite at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause a stylus in this class deserves an honest assessment: Andy and Mauri will tell you whether the Elite level pays off in your setup or a cheaper MKII is enough. You get the original from Ortofon and personal advice from Wädenswil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003eCartridges\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ePhono preamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e from our range.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ortofon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989548331344,"sku":"302190","price":299.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/ortofon-concorde-mkii-stylus-elite.jpg?v=1786630605","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/ortofon-concorde-stylus-mkii-elite","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}