Head to head
Concorde MKII Club vs. Concorde MKII Scratch
Both are Cartridges in the same price bracket (€100 to €200) — which is why you genuinely hesitate between them. Here is what our register says about both, side by side, including what speaks against them.
Ortofon
Concorde MKII Club
The club variant of the Concorde: elliptical stylus, high output, more precise than the Mix.
For
- Elliptical stylus: more detail, less wear
- Loud enough for any mixer
- One piece, no headshell alignment
Against
- Less stable in the groove when scratching than Scratch and Mix
- Replacement stylus costs more
Ortofon
Concorde MKII Scratch
Built for back-cueing and cuts: spherical stylus, very high tracking stability.
For
- Stays in the groove, even backwards
- Spherical stylus, robust
- One piece
Against
- Sounds less detailed than the Club
- Higher tracking force, more wear on the record
The key facts side by side
| Feature | Concorde MKII Club | Concorde MKII Scratch |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ortofon | Ortofon |
| Price bracket | €100 to €200 | €100 to €200 |
| Our classification | Step up | Step up |
| Meant for | Vinyl setup | Vinyl setup |
Where they differ
- They are built for different ways of playing: at home, in a club, or for scratching. That is the difference that matters most day to day.
We deliberately crown no winner here. What we can back up is above; anything else would be a claim, and there are plenty of those on this question already.