Concorde MKII Scratch

Maximum scratch performance

The Ortofon Concorde MKII Scratch is engineered specifically for turntablism, scratching and back-cueing. With a class-leading 120 μm tracking ability, it stays locked in the groove through the most aggressive routines – chirps, transforms, crabs and beyond.

Explosive output for deep bass

An extra-high 10 mV output makes the Scratch perfect for music with deep bass frequencies. Expect solid low-end reproduction, extended highs and an energetic sound that cuts through any battle or club set. It is the cartridge of choice for DMC-level turntablists worldwide.

Gentle where it counts

The spherical stylus preserves more of the groove during back-cueing and scratching than elliptical profiles, protecting your battle records through countless practice sessions. And with the integrated-headshell Concorde design, the cartridge clicks straight onto any bayonet (SME) tonearm – no alignment, no screws.

Who is the Concorde MKII Scratch for?

Battle DJs, turntablists and anyone whose style is aggressive and hands-on. Thanks to its outstanding tracking, it also handles worn or poorly pressed records with ease – making it a surprisingly capable everyday cartridge too.

About Ortofon

Ortofon is a Danish company founded in 1918, and for over a century it has been one of the world’s leading names in phono technology. Every Ortofon cartridge and stylus is developed and manufactured in Denmark, combining precision engineering with decades of experience in vinyl playback. The iconic Concorde design, launched in 1982, has become the industry standard in DJ booths and broadcast studios worldwide.

• Cartridge type: Moving Magnet (MM)
• Optimized for: Scratch, turntablism, back-cueing
• Output voltage: 10 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/sec)
• Stylus type: Spherical diamond, tip radius R 18 μm
• Cantilever: Aluminium
• Tracking ability: 120 μm (315 Hz) – best in series
• Channel separation: 22 dB @ 1 kHz
• Channel balance: 1 dB @ 1 kHz
• Dynamic lateral compliance: 14 μm/mN
• Recommended tracking force: 4 g
• Recommended load: 47 kOhm / 200-400 pF
• Internal impedance: 1200 Ohm, inductance 850 mH
• Mounting: Bayonet / SME (integrated headshell)
• Cartridge weight: 18.5 g
• Replacement stylus: Stylus CC MKII Scratch
• In the box: 1 x cartridge with pre-installed stylus, stylus guard, user guide

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Scratch different from the DJ model? Higher output (10 mV vs 6 mV) and superior 120 μm tracking ability – built specifically to survive aggressive scratching without skipping.

Why a spherical stylus for scratching? Spherical tips preserve more of the groove during back-cueing and scratching, protecting your records over thousands of passes.

Do I need to align or adjust it? No. The stylus is factory-fitted – twist the cartridge onto the tonearm and set 4 g tracking force.

Can I replace the stylus? Yes – swap it in seconds with a new Stylus CC MKII Scratch.