Clearaudio Goldfinger Statement MC
High-end moving coil cartridge from Clearaudio, with a solid gold body and Micro HD diamond stylus, designed for demanding turntables.
Description
The Goldfinger Statement is a moving coil (MC) cartridge from Clearaudio, designed as a piece of goldsmithing intended for the playback of the finest recordings. It is intended to be fitted to a high-end tonearm within a demanding vinyl system.
This cartridge incorporates twelve perfectly matched magnets arranged symmetrically, a configuration that gives it a dynamic range of 100 dB. It is also the first cartridge to feature integrated shielding against radio frequencies, designed to limit interference during playback.
Its windings are made of 24-carat gold, with wire thirty per cent thinner than average, housed in a precision-machined gold cage for the magnet assembly. The cartridge body itself is made of solid 14-carat gold. It is fitted with a Micro HD diamond stylus, and a diamond is set into its front face.
This level of craftsmanship is aimed at audiophiles who already own a very high-end turntable and tonearm, capable of making the most of a cartridge in this category. It is a choice for those seeking the finest possible retrieval of the detail contained in the groove.
What to check before buying used
The suspension of the Micro HD diamond stylus can stiffen after years of inactivity, affecting groove tracking: ask whether the unit was used regularly or stored for a long time. The RF shielding and 24-carat gold winding cannot be checked visually; only an impedance measurement and listening on a reference system can reveal the cartridge's true condition. Also check the estimated number of playback hours and confirm there is no impact damage to the solid gold body, as a cantilever misaligned after a stylus replacement is difficult to detect without measuring equipment.
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