Charisma MC-2a
Best moving coil cartridge for audiophiles using medium mass tonearms.
This cartridge elevates your vinyl setup by pairing a rigid sapphire cantilever with a nude diamond stylus for surgical tracking accuracy. It demands a medium-mass tonearm to truly shine, but the payoff is a level of signal purity and immersive detail that makes your favorite records feel entirely new.
$1890.00
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Bob's Devices
Who it's for
- Audiophiles demanding precise tracking and high-end component quality
- Vinyl enthusiasts using standard moving magnet phono stages
- Listeners seeking a warm, fatigue-free musical experience
Who should skip it
- Purists who prefer clinical, perfectly neutral sound reproduction
- Budget-conscious buyers looking for entry-level pricing
- Novice users intimidated by complex turntable calibration
Performance breakdown
Tracking Precision
The sapphire cantilever and nude diamond stylus ensure flawless groove navigation.
Signal Fidelity
Pure iron coils and high-purity copper deliver exceptionally clean audio output.
Frequency Range
Captures the full sonic spectrum with impressive depth and high-end clarity.
Channel Separation
Superior stereo imaging creates a wide, immersive soundstage for your records.
System Compatibility
Optimized specifically for medium mass tonearms to ensure balanced playback performance.
Build Quality
Premium materials and precision engineering suggest a long-lasting, high-end component.
Key Specs
Cartridge Type
Moving Coil (MC)
Stylus
Super fine line contact nude diamond
Cantilever
Sapphire
Frequency Response
20 – 25,000 Hz ± 1 dB
Output Voltage
0.42 mV at 3.54 cm/sec.
Recommended Tracking Force
2.0 g ± 0.1 g
Internal Impedance
14 ohms
Cartridge Weight
12 g
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