Clearaudio Concerto v2 MC
Clearaudio moving-coil cartridge, with a boxwood body, fitted with a boron cantilever and a Micro HD tip.
Description
The Concerto V2 is a moving-coil (MC) cartridge from Clearaudio, designed to equip a high-end turntable. It is intended to replace or upgrade the playback stage of a turntable, tracking the record's grooves to deliver the audio signal before amplification.
Its body is fashioned from boxwood, a material choice that contributes to the rigidity of the assembly and the control of unwanted resonances. Inside, the coils are wound in 24-carat gold, and the cartridge incorporates a patented arrangement of an eight-magnet array, specific to Clearaudio's V2 range. The boron cantilever and Micro HD tip complete this construction, two elements that directly influence tracking precision and the retrieval of signal detail. The stated dynamic range exceeds 70 dB, for a total weight limited to seven grams.
This cartridge is aimed at discerning vinyl enthusiasts who already own a turntable and tonearm of a quality capable of making the most of a high-end MC cartridge, along with a phono preamplifier suited to this type of low-level output. It finds its place in a system where tracking precision and refined reproduction take priority.
What to check before buying used
The Micro HD tip and boron cantilever wear with playing hours: check for the absence of a visible flat under magnification, and the condition of the suspension, which can stiffen with age and throw off groove tracking. The boxwood body must show no cracks or delamination, and it should be confirmed that the original eight magnets have suffered no impact affecting the cartridge's alignment on the tonearm. Checking the 24-carat gold coil outputs and the connection wiring is also recommended, as poor contact results in a drop in level or an unbalanced channel.
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