Clearaudio
Clearaudio v2.1 MC Phono Cartridge
Best high-end upgrade for dedicated vinyl enthusiasts seeking ultimate sonic clarity.
Experience unparalleled audio fidelity with the Clearaudio Titanium v2.1 MC Phono Cartridge. This premium component, second only to Clearaudio's flagship, boasts a robust titanium body with a unique twelve-finger design for superior shielding. Its symmetrical generator, featuring 24-karat gold air-core coils and powerful neodymium magnets, is meticulously assembled for exceptional sonic performance. Equipped with a solid boron cantilever and a Clearaudio Prime Line stylus, it ensures remarkable accuracy in tracking vinyl grooves and maintaining high-frequency linearity, revealing intricate musical details and enhancing soundstage transparency.
$2800.00
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Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
173
/ 1637
#173 in Turntable Accessories
Price vs Category Average
+122%
Above average
Frequency response
2020
/ Hz - kHz
Who it's for
- Audiophiles seeking deep insight into complex musical recordings
- Listeners prioritizing structural integrity and precise tracking accuracy
- System builders wanting flexible phono stage compatibility
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious listeners seeking high-value entry points
- Vinyl enthusiasts lacking advanced calibration tools and experience
- Owners wanting low-maintenance and affordable long-term upkeep
Performance breakdown
Detail Retrieval
Unearths micro-textures and subtle nuances hidden deep within vinyl grooves.
Soundstage Transparency
Creates a vast, open acoustic space with pinpoint instrument placement.
Tracking Accuracy
The Prime Line stylus maintains flawless contact through complex musical passages.
Build Integrity
Titanium twelve-finger housing provides exceptional rigidity and resonance control.
High-Frequency Linearity
Delivers pristine, extended highs without a hint of harshness or fatigue.
Channel Separation
Superior isolation ensures a wide, immersive stereo image for every recording.
Key Specs
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Channel Separation
> 30dB
Channel Balance
< 0.3dB
Compliance
15/15 u/mN
Recommended tracking force
2.8 g ± 0.2 g
Output voltage
0.5 mV (at 5 cm/sec)
Coil impedance
50 Ohm
Weight
10 g
Features
- Premium titanium body with twelve-finger design
- Advanced v2.1 symmetrical generator
- 24-karat gold air-core coils
- Solid boron rod cantilever
- Clearaudio Prime Line stylus
- Exceptional detail retrieval
- Enhanced soundstage transparency
- Superior shielding
What customers say
Owners consistently praise the Clearaudio Titanium v2.1 for its exceptional sonic performance and superior build quality. Users report that the cartridge delivers incredibly transparent, neutral sound, revealing intricate musical details and nuances from vinyl. Key highlights include precise imaging and deep, controlled bass, creating an immersive and lifelike soundstage. The robust construction reflects high precision engineering, assuring long term reliability. While it commands a premium price, the overwhelming consensus is that this cartridge is a worthwhile investment for serious listeners seeking reference quality analog reproduction. It truly unlocks the full potential of high end audio setups.
Know before you buy
This is a low-output moving coil (MC) cartridge, so you will need a phono stage that supports MC inputs. It is designed to work with a standard MC gain setting, providing an output voltage of 0.5 mV.
Yes, the unique twelve-finger titanium body is engineered specifically for superior shielding. This construction helps minimize resonance and interference, allowing the internal generator to extract more detail from your records.
The recommended tracking force is 2.8 grams, with a tolerance of ± 0.2 grams. It is important to stay within this range to ensure the boron cantilever and Prime Line stylus track the groove accurately without causing premature wear.
The Prime Line stylus is a high-precision shape that excels at tracing the complex modulations in vinyl grooves. This results in improved high-frequency linearity and a more transparent soundstage compared to standard elliptical styli.
With a weight of 10 grams and a compliance of 15/15 u/mN, this cartridge is compatible with a wide range of medium-mass tonearms. However, you should verify that your tonearm's counterweight can balance a 10-gram cartridge before installation.
The use of gold for the air-core coils reduces electrical resistance and improves signal conductivity. By eliminating a magnetic core, the design avoids magnetic saturation and hysteresis distortion, leading to a cleaner and more natural audio signal.
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