Clearaudio Artist V2 MM
Moving magnet cartridge from Clearaudio, with a hand-polished ebony body and a reduced mass of 8.4 grams.
Description
The Artist V2 MM is a moving magnet cartridge from Clearaudio, designed to fit a standard tonearm on a turntable. It belongs to the manufacturer's MMV2 range, which offers several performance levels based on the same technical approach.
Its body is made of hand-polished ebony, a material chosen for its ability to limit unwanted resonances. Clearaudio combines this choice of material with a significant reduction in moving mass, optimised polishing work on the stylus tip and careful damping of the cartridge. The total mass of the Artist V2 is thus brought down to 8.4 grams, a figure that directly reflects this pursuit of lightness. Each cartridge in the range is measured and hand-selected, with the aim of achieving good channel balance, contained phase error and distortion, and the most even frequency response curve possible.
This cartridge is aimed at vinyl enthusiasts who wish to refine the sound of their turntable without changing tonearm, as it remains compatible with common models on the market. It is equally suited to a system that is evolving or one already built around a carefully chosen phono source.
Technical specifications
| Weight | 8.4 g |
What to check before buying used
The stylus should be examined under magnification to detect wear or vinyl residue, a key factor in treble performance and groove preservation. The cantilever suspension, which is sensitive to ageing, is worth checking as it affects the cartridge's alignment and compliance. The hand-polished ebony body may show micro-cracks or chips on the edges, which should be inspected before mounting. Finally, the condition of the connection pins and their fixing to the cartridge holder directly affects the quality of the signal transmitted to the tonearm.
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