ORTOFON DJ Concorde 5E
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An Accessible Concorde, True to Ortofon's DNA
The Concorde 5E adopts the aesthetic codes and practical spirit of the Concorde format, appreciated for its "plug and play" approach and robustness. Positioned as an accessible hi-fi solution within the range, it stands out through serious design and technical choices focused on listening: clean playback, stable stereo imaging, and comfortable tracking across a wide variety of pressings.
Who Is It For, and In What Uses?
The Ortofon Concorde 5E cartridge is aimed at vinyl enthusiasts who want to step up their listening quality without getting lost in complex adjustments. It is perfectly suited for a turntable dedicated to home listening (hi-fi system, living room setup, listening corner), whether you are a curious audiophile or a demanding music lover. Its elliptical diamond favors finesse and detail, making it a relevant choice to enjoy vocals, instrumental textures, and recording dynamics, while maintaining a coherent and pleasant overall sound over time.
Features and Innovations
The Concorde 5E features a 4-coil architecture mounted on divided pole pieces (2+ and 2-), with OFC (oxygen-free copper) coil wire to ensure reliable signal transmission and good stereo separation. The aluminum cantilever offers a good balance between control, responsiveness, and durability, while the elliptical stylus tip improves groove contact to extract more information than a simpler profile. Regarding compatibility, its recommended load (47 kOhm and 200 to 500 pF) makes it easy to pair with most common MM phono preamps, allowing smooth integration into an existing system.
Technical specifications
| DJing type | Monitoring |
| Category | cell |
| Type | cell |
| Destination | hifi |
| Diamond tip | elliptical |
| Color | Black |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Cartridge and stylus color | Black/Black |
| Cartridge weight | 18 g |
| Stylus type | Elliptical |
| Cantilever | Aluminum |
| Stylus tip radius | r/R 8/18 µm |
| Lateral dynamic compliance | 20 µm/mN |
| Tracking angle | 20 degrees (typical value) |
| Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5 cm/sec | 4 mV |
| Coils | 4 coils on divided pole piece supports (2+ and 2-) |
| Coil wire | OFC (Oxygen-Free Copper) |
| Recommended load resistance | 47 kOhm |
| Recommended load capacitance | 200 to 500 pF |
| Channel balance at 1 kHz | 2 dB |
| Channel separation at 1 kHz | 22 dB |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz +/-3 dB |
| Recommended tracking force | 1.8 g |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Concorde 5E compatible with an MM phono preamplifier?
The output voltage of 4 mV at 1 kHz allows for pairing with an MM phono preamplifier. The recommended load is 47 kOhm, with capacitance between 200 and 500 pF.
What diamond tip does the Ortofon DJ Concorde 5E use?
This cartridge uses an elliptical stylus with a radius r/R of 8/18 µm, mounted on an aluminum cantilever. This profile enhances detail retrieval from the groove during hi-fi listening.
What tracking force should be set for this cartridge?
The recommended tracking force is 1.8 g. The lateral dynamic compliance is specified at 20 µm/mN, with a typical tracking angle of 20°.
Is the Concorde 5E suitable for home vinyl listening?
This model is designed for hi-fi use and playback on a domestic turntable. Its Concorde format allows plug and play installation, while its frequency response covers 20 Hz to 20 kHz at ±3 dB. Channel separation reaches 22 dB at 1 kHz.
What stereo performance does this Ortofon cartridge offer?
The 4-coil architecture on split pole piece mounts, with OFC wire, provides a channel separation of 22 dB at 1 kHz. Channel balance is specified at 2 dB at 1 kHz.
