Head to head
Concorde MKII DJ vs. Concorde MKII Mix
Both are Cartridges in the same price bracket (up to €100) — 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 DJ
The entry to the Concorde range: spherical, robust, cheap — for everything except scratch battles.
For
- The cheapest Concorde
- Spherical, forgiving
- One piece, mounted in seconds
Against
- Less detail than Mix and Club
- You need two
Ortofon
Concorde MKII Mix
A DJ cartridge in the Concorde shape — mounts straight on the tonearm without a headshell.
For
- Mounts on the tonearm without alignment
- Made for mixing, not for hi-fi listening
Against
- You need one per turntable
- Styli wear out — replacements will come eventually
The key facts side by side
| Feature | Concorde MKII DJ | Concorde MKII Mix |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ortofon | Ortofon |
| Price bracket | up to €100 | up to €100 |
| Our classification | Entry level | Entry level |
| 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.