Clearaudio Virtuoso V2 MM
Moving magnet (MM) cartridge from Clearaudio, designed for consistent playback and compatible with most tonearms on the market.
Description
The Virtuoso V2 is a moving magnet (MM) cartridge designed by Clearaudio, a German manufacturer that has been active in the moving coil cartridge segment since 1978. It is fitted to a tonearm to convert the micro-variations of the vinyl record groove into an electrical signal, ahead of phono amplification.
Clearaudio highlights several development areas applied to its cartridge range, from which the Virtuoso V2 benefits: reduction of cartridge mass, work on profile and finish, diamond polishing and cantilever damping. These design choices aim to limit mechanical distortion and preserve the finesse of the signal reproduced during playback.
The manufacturer states that each cartridge is manually selected and subject to quality checks throughout the manufacturing process, in order to ensure consistency and linearity of response from one unit to another.
The Virtuoso V2 MM is offered in two body finishes, stainless steel or satin wood, and is stated to be compatible with almost all tonearms available on the market, making it easier to fit onto already equipped turntables.
This type of cartridge is aimed at vinyl enthusiasts wishing to equip or upgrade their turntable with an MM model, a technology valued for its ease of implementation and wide compatibility with phono preamplifiers on the market.
What to check before buying used
The diamond stylus attached to the cantilever is the first area to examine: a microscope if possible, or otherwise an inspection of the faces under strong light to spot a wear flat or a cantilever misaligned after an impact. The internal cantilever suspension can also stiffen or loosen over the years, which affects groove tracking and frequency response. Also check the condition of the connection pins and the body, which is sensitive to knocks when mounting on a tonearm.
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