ORTOFON DJ Concorde 5S
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An Accessible Concorde, in the Spirit of a Great Lineage
With the Concorde 5S, Ortofon embraces the aesthetic codes and "plug-and-play" approach that have made the Concorde family renowned. Its emblematic design, directly inherited from the Concorde DNA, is accompanied by a clear philosophy: to offer a cartridge that is easy to live with, solid and consistent, capable of delivering true listening quality on a daily basis.
Within the range, the Concorde 5S is positioned just below the Concorde Music series. It targets those who want serious vinyl playback without necessarily aiming for an ultra-precise setup from the start, while maintaining the reliability and sonic coherence expected from Ortofon.
For Whom and For What Uses?
The Concorde 5S is particularly suited for everyday music lovers, curious audiophiles, and anyone wishing to rediscover their vinyl collection with a reassuring, stable, and forgiving cartridge. Its spherical diamond promotes tolerant playback, appreciated if your setup is not perfectly optimized or if you primarily seek a relaxed, comfortable, and consistent listening experience.
It fits very well in a domestic hi-fi system, a regular listening turntable (living room, office, music corner), or a secondary setup where simplicity, robustness, and consistent results are prioritized. In short: a cartridge designed to enjoy your records for a long time, with clear recommended settings and predictable behavior.
Features and Innovations
The Concorde 5S relies on a proven architecture and technical choices focused on stability. The spherical stylus is designed for smooth and tolerant playback while limiting sensitivity to minor setup inaccuracies. The aluminum cantilever ensures a good balance between rigidity and control for stable reproduction over a wide frequency range.
The generator uses 4 coils mounted on divided pole supports (2 positive and 2 negative), with OFC coil wire (oxygen-free copper) to guarantee clean signal transmission. With an output voltage of 4 mV at 1000 Hz (at 5 cm/sec), the cartridge integrates easily into a standard vinyl chain while maintaining pleasant dynamics and a comfortable output level.
Its announced performance (channel separation, balance, frequency response) reflects a coherent cartridge designed for musical listening, consistent and easy to appreciate during long sessions. The recommended tracking force of 1.8 g helps achieve stable tracking while maintaining calm behavior on varied pressings.
Technical specifications
| DJing type | Monitoring |
| Category | cell |
| Type | cell |
| Destination | hifi |
| Diamond tip | spherical |
| Color | Black |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5 cm/sec | 4 mV |
| Channel balance at 1 kHz | 2 dB |
| Channel separation at 1 kHz | 20 dB |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +/-3 dB |
| Stylus type | Spherical |
| Cantilever | Aluminum |
| Stylus tip radius | R 18 µm |
| Compliance, dynamic, lateral | 20 µm/mN |
| Tracking angle | 20 degrees (typical value) |
| Coils | 4 coils on divided pole supports (2 positive + 2 negative) |
| Coil wire | OFC (oxygen-free copper) |
| Recommended tracking force | 1.8 g |
| Recommended load resistance | 47 kOhm |
| Recommended load capacitance | 200 - 500 pF |
| Cartridge and stylus color | Black/Black |
| Cartridge weight | 18 g |
Questions frequently asked
What tracking force is recommended for the Concorde 5S?
The recommended tracking force is 1.8 g, for stable groove tracking.
Is the Concorde 5S suitable for a hi-fi turntable?
This model is designed for hi-fi listening and integrates into a home vinyl setup. Its output voltage of 4 mV at 1 kHz, measured at 5 cm/s, is suitable for a standard vinyl system. The recommended load is 47 kOhm with capacitance between 200 and 500 pF.
What stylus diamond does this Ortofon cartridge use?
The cartridge features a spherical diamond with an 18 µm radius, mounted on an aluminum cantilever. This geometry allows for tolerant tracking of minor setup inaccuracies.
Can this cartridge be used for DJing?
Its intended use is listening, with a hi-fi focus rather than DJing. The lateral compliance of 20 µm/mN and tracking force of 1.8 g correspond to standard home playback.
What channel separation performance does the cartridge offer?
The 4-coil generator with OFC wire provides channel separation of 20 dB at 1 kHz. Channel balance is specified at 2 dB and the frequency response spans 20 Hz to 20 kHz, within ±3 dB.
