{"title":"All Things Vinyl","description":"\u003cp\u003eVinyl covers everything you need to play records: turntables, cartridges, tonearms, phono preamps, and the care that keeps a record sounding good for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnalogue playback is a craft – the chain of turntable, cartridge and phono stage has to match and be properly set up so the groove gives up everything that's in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy vinyl?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause a well set-up record has a calm and physicality that many people never experience from any other source. It's not about nostalgia, it's about listening on purpose – put the side on, sit down, listen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you'll find here\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe complete analogue programme: \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eturntables\u003c\/a\u003e from entry-level to high-end, matching \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003ecartridges\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/tonarme\"\u003etonearms\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ephono preamps\u003c\/a\u003e for MM and MC, plus everything for \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/platten-reinigung\"\u003erecord cleaning\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/plattenspieler-zubehor\"\u003eturntable accessories\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for – straight talk\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStraight talk:\u003c\/strong\u003e vinyl isn't plug-and-play. A turntable needs to be set up properly, the cartridge aligned cleanly and the tracking force set correctly – otherwise the sound suffers, and in the worst case so does the record. That's exactly what we take off your hands: on request, we deliver the turntable fully set up and ready to play.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith vinyl, the price tag matters less than the right combination and setup. At HD Zürisee in Wädenswil we put together a chain that works, align the cartridge, and make sure it's right from the very first record.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat do I need to get started with vinyl?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA turntable with a cartridge, a phono stage (often built into the amplifier), and speakers. If there's no phono input, a separate phono stage is added. We'll put together a coherent chain that fits your budget.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo you mount and align the cartridge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. On request, we deliver the turntable fully set up – cartridge mounted, tracking force and anti-skating aligned. That protects your records and makes sure it sounds right from the very first groove.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo I need an external phono stage?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf your amplifier has no phono input, or only a basic one: yes. A separate phono stage often gets audibly more out of the record – especially with MC cartridges. We'll tell you whether one is worth it for you, and which.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy vinyl equipment from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause analogue lives and dies by correct setup – and that's exactly our craft. We match turntable, cartridge and phono stage to each other, align everything cleanly, and have our own technician on hand for setup and service. Advice and demos wherever possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with this\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eContinue to \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eturntables\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003ecartridges\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ephono preamps\u003c\/a\u003e and the matching \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/platten-reinigung\"\u003erecord cleaning\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What do I need to get started with vinyl?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"A turntable with a cartridge, a phono stage (often built into the amplifier), and speakers. If there's no phono input, a separate phono stage is added. 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The black finish turns it into a device that simply disappears into the rack and gets on with its job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Pure AAPhono?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cartridge delivers a signal in the millivolt range — everything that comes after it decides how much of that survives. The AAPhono amplifies MM systems by 40 dB and MC systems by 65 dB, and holds the RIAA curve to within ±0.25 dB. In between sits a subsonic filter that catches low-frequency rumble from the platter before it reaches the power amp. Capacitance and resistance at the input are set with buttons; the values stay stored even when you unplug the unit from the mains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbove all, what was missing before: quiet between the notes. A properly matched cartridge on a dedicated phono stage sounds less like \"a record playing\" and more like music in the room — voices stand firmer, cymbals decay instead of hissing, and the bass regains its shape. Matching isn't a fussy accessory detail here, it's the actual lever: the same cartridge sounds different at 100 ohms than at 1000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Pure AAPhono for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor you, if your amplifier has no phono input — or has one that was clearly an afterthought. Equally, if you've switched to an MC cartridge and notice the built-in stage can't keep up. Plainly put: if you already own an integrated amplifier with a serious MM\/MC section, you won't find a revelation here — it's more worth looking at your cartridge or turntable instead. And if you spin three records a year, you can safely put your money elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn unspectacular device with a very spectacular effect, provided the matching is right. That's exactly the catch: an AAPhono terminated incorrectly on an MC system is wasted potential. Tell us which cartridge sits on your tonearm, and we'll tell you which values to set — HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, +41 44 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDevice type:\u003c\/strong\u003e phono preamplifier for MM and MC cartridges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGain:\u003c\/strong\u003e MM 40 dB, MC 65 dB (at 1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.25 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e MM 85 dB, MC 65 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMM matching:\u003c\/strong\u003e selectable input capacitance and input resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMC matching:\u003c\/strong\u003e selectable input resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSetting:\u003c\/strong\u003e via buttons on the unit, values stay stored after disconnecting from the mains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial features:\u003c\/strong\u003e subsonic filter between the gain stages, DC protection circuit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e three separate toroidal transformers (one per channel, one for the control circuitry)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput level:\u003c\/strong\u003e fixed, no volume control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone output:\u003c\/strong\u003e not present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChannels:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandby consumption (230 V):\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W×H×D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 220 × 87 × 372 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.8 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I even need an external phono stage?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, if your amplifier has no phono input — without equalisation the turntable plays far too quiet and tonally wrong. If a basic phono input is present, a dedicated stage isn't a must, but it usually brings noticeably more quiet, resolution and bass definition, because it comes with its own power supply and more distance from sources of interference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Pure AAPhono suit my cartridge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery likely, since it works with both MM and MC systems and can be matched: for MM you set input capacitance and resistance, for MC the input resistance. Tell us the make and model of your cartridge, and we'll confirm suitability and give you the right values straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I set capacitance and resistance?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVia buttons right on the unit, no tools needed and no need to switch it off. You select input capacitance and input resistance for MM systems, and input resistance for MC systems. The chosen values stay stored even when you unplug the AAPhono from the mains — set it up correctly once, and you never have to touch it again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Pure AAPhono have a headphone output?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, the Pure AAPhono has no headphone output and no volume control — it's a pure phono stage with a fixed output level. You connect it to a free line-level input on your amplifier, such as AUX or Line. For headphones you'll accordingly need an amplifier or headphone amp downstream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Pure AAPhono from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause a phono stage only shows what it can do once the cartridge is correctly terminated — and that exact matching is what we do with you. Our seasoned team in Wädenswil knows the combinations from decades of practice, and our own technician sets up tracking force, azimuth and termination values cleanly for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA phono stage is only as good as what feeds it: check out the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003eCartridges\u003c\/a\u003e, find the matching amplifier under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/alle-verstaerker\"\u003eAll Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e, and the rest of the range awaits in the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/audio-analogue\"\u003eAudio Analogue world\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audio Analogue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989482828112,"sku":"6500B","price":2150.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audio-analogue-pure-aaphono-phono-vorverstaerker-schwarz-frontansicht-2.jpg?v=1785425652"},{"product_id":"audioanalogueaaphonosilver","title":"Audio Analogue Pure AAPhono Phono Preamplifier, Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Audio Analogue Pure AAPhono is a phono preamplifier for MM and MC cartridges that brings the turntable signal up to line level and equalises it to the RIAA curve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe silver version shows off the brushed aluminium of the Pure AA series openly — anyone who treats their rack as furniture rather than as something to hide usually reaches for this one. Inside, three toroidal transformers do the work, one per channel and one for the control circuitry, cleanly separated from each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Pure AAPhono?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the most sensitive spot in your system sits between cartridge and amplifier. This is millivolt territory, and any noise added here stays in forever. The AAPhono adds 40 dB for MM and 65 dB for MC, follows the RIAA curve to within ±0.25 dB, and inserts a subsonic filter between the gain stages so rumble and warped records don't occupy the power amp. On top of that comes a DC protection circuit that stops any DC offset from travelling further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst, less: less background noise, less harshness in the treble, less mud in the bass. And then more of what's actually in the groove — space, timing, the small details at the tail of a decay. What decides this is matching to your system: MM cartridges want the right capacitance, MC cartridges the right termination resistance. You set both on the unit itself, no soldering iron and no guesswork required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Pure AAPhono for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor vinyl listeners whose amplifier has either no phono input at all or one that was clearly built in out of duty — and for anyone who's switched from an MM to an MC cartridge and suddenly notices it sounds quieter and thinner than promised. Plainly put: if you already have an amplifier with a full-fledged phono section, the leap is smaller than the effort might suggest. A better cartridge is then probably the bigger gain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pure AAPhono is the kind of device you set up once and then forget about — in the best sense. The precondition is that the termination values match your cartridge; get that wrong and even the best phono stage squanders its potential. Call us or write to us, and we'll work it out together: HD Zürisee, Wädenswil — +41 44 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls), shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDevice type:\u003c\/strong\u003e phono preamplifier for MM and MC cartridges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGain:\u003c\/strong\u003e MM 40 dB, MC 65 dB (at 1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.25 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e MM 85 dB, MC 65 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMM matching:\u003c\/strong\u003e selectable input capacitance and input resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMC matching:\u003c\/strong\u003e selectable input resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSetting:\u003c\/strong\u003e via buttons on the unit, values stay stored after disconnecting from the mains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial features:\u003c\/strong\u003e subsonic filter between the gain stages, DC protection circuit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e three separate toroidal transformers (one per channel, one for the control circuitry)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput level:\u003c\/strong\u003e fixed, no volume control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone output:\u003c\/strong\u003e not present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChannels:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandby consumption (230 V):\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W×H×D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 220 × 87 × 372 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.8 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do I need a separate phono preamplifier?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause your amplifier otherwise can't do anything with a cartridge's signal: it's roughly a thousand times too quiet and needs RIAA equalisation. If the phono input is missing, nothing works without a separate stage. If one is present, its quality decides how much of the vinyl actually reaches you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich cartridges suit the Pure AAPhono?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth MM and MC systems, with adjustable termination. For MM you select input capacitance and input resistance, for MC the input resistance — you set the values via buttons on the unit and they stay stored. Tell us your cartridge model and we'll tell you the right setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I connect the Pure AAPhono directly to a power amp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, that doesn't work. The Pure AAPhono delivers a fixed output level and has no volume control — a power amp would immediately play at full volume with it. Between phono stage and power amp there always needs to be a preamp or an integrated amplifier with a line-level input. It has no headphone output either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere does the Pure AAPhono get connected?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetween the turntable and a free line-level input on your amplifier, so AUX, Line or CD. The turntable's ground wire belongs on the ground terminal, otherwise you'll get a hum. That's all there is to it — and if something does hum, it's almost always down to grounding or proximity to the power supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Pure AAPhono from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we tell you beforehand whether the effort is even worthwhile for your chain — rather than just selling you something. HD Zürisee in Wädenswil has worked with vinyl since 1997, knows the usual pitfalls in matching, and has its own technician for installation and fine adjustment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVinyl is a team sport: you'll find the selection of \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003eCartridges\u003c\/a\u003e with us, everything else around the groove under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/alles-vinyl\"\u003eAll Vinyl\u003c\/a\u003e, and more devices from the range stand in the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/audio-analogue\"\u003eAudio Analogue world\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audio Analogue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989482860880,"sku":"6500","price":2150.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audio-analogue-pure-aaphono-phono-vorverstaerker-silber-frontansicht.jpg?v=1785425652"},{"product_id":"audiotechnicaat33xen","title":"Audio-Technica AT33xEN MC Cartridge","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Audio-Technica AT33xEN is a moving-coil cartridge with a bare elliptical diamond that brings warmth and resolution together in one system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the all-rounder of the revised AT33x series – made for anyone who wants to give their record collection substance without ever covering up detail. Vinyl sounds like music with this one, not like a measurement bench.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the AT33xEN?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe revision is in the details. A newly developed piano-wire suspension mechanism increases tracking accuracy, and the slightly firmer dynamic compliance gives a fuller foundation in the bass and lower mids. The body combines zinc die-cast, aluminum, and high-strength polymer – three materials with different damping behavior that spread resonances across the body instead of concentrating them at one point. Two separate PCOCC copper coils for left and right sit right at the cantilever's pivot point and keep the channels cleanly apart. Sounds like nitpicking at the milligram level – but that's exactly where it's decided, on an MC, whether it sings or just plays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you'll hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull fundamental tone:\u003c\/strong\u003e the massive zinc die-cast base on the body damps unwanted vibrations and gives voices and instruments body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean highs:\u003c\/strong\u003e the tapered duralumin cantilever reacts quickly to transients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStable stage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 27 dB channel separation and 1.0 dB channel balance keep the imaging in place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePure signals:\u003c\/strong\u003e PCOCC coils and thickly gold-plated connector pins keep contact resistance low.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the AT33xEN for – and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal as a musical all-rounder on medium-mass tonearms, from chamber music to rock. At 10.1 g self-weight and a dynamic compliance of 6 × 10⁻⁶ cm\/dyne at 100 Hz, it suits a wide range of classic nine-inch arms. Straight talk: you can't replace the stylus yourself – once it's worn, replacement runs through Audio-Technica's paid exchange program. If you want a system with a user-replaceable stylus, this isn't it. And without an MC-capable phono stage, the AT33xEN is simply too quiet; a plain MM input isn't enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn honest MC all-rounder that gives music soul without ever becoming tiring. Hand on heart: most systems in this class can do either warmth or resolution – this one wants both, and it comes surprisingly close. At HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, we'll mount and align it for you on the turntable on request, including an honest assessment of whether it suits your tonearm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e moving coil (MC), dual moving coil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–40,000 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm\/s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannel separation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 27 dB (1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannel balance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.0 dB (1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStylus tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e bare elliptical, 0.3 × 0.7 mil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCantilever:\u003c\/strong\u003e duralumin, tapered tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVertical tracking angle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTracking force:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.8–2.2 g (standard 2.0 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDynamic compliance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 × 10⁻⁶ cm\/dyne (100 Hz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStatic compliance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21 × 10⁻⁶ cm\/dyne\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoil impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 ohms (1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDC resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoil inductance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26 µH (1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended load impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 ohms or higher (when connected to a head amp)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoil wire:\u003c\/strong\u003e PCOCC copper, separate for left and right\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e zinc die-cast, aluminum, high-strength polymer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W × H × D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 16.6 × 16.1 × 26.1 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.1 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e two M2.6 threaded holes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStylus replacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e not user-replaceable, Audio-Technica's paid MC exchange program\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e cartridge, non-magnetic screwdriver, stylus brush, 2 washers, mounting screws M2.6 in three lengths (8.0 \/ 10.0 \/ 13.0 mm, 2 each), stylus guard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich phono preamp do I need for the AT33xEN?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn MC-capable phono preamp or a step-up transformer. At 0.4 mV output voltage, the AT33xEN sits well below MM level, and on a plain MM input it stays too quiet. Audio-Technica recommends a load impedance of 100 ohms or higher – many MC stages offer exactly this value as a standard setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich tonearm suits the AT33xEN?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium-mass tonearms. At 10.1 g self-weight and a dynamic compliance of 6 × 10⁻⁶ cm\/dyne at 100 Hz, the AT33xEN lands in a range that most classic nine-inch arms handle cleanly. Very light or distinctly heavy arms are the exception – when in doubt, just ask us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the bare elliptical diamond bring?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a bare diamond, the entire stylus tip is made of diamond instead of a layer bonded onto a metal shank. That noticeably lowers moving mass, so the stylus follows the groove faster and more precisely. Audibly, that shows up as finer resolution, cleaner highs, and calmer tracking in dense passages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I replace the AT33xEN's stylus myself?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, the stylus isn't user-replaceable. If it's worn after many hours of use, the replacement runs through Audio-Technica's paid exchange program for MC systems. We handle that for you and then refit and align the replacement system properly right away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Audio-Technica AT33xEN at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause an MC system only shows what it's capable of with precise mounting and alignment – overhang, azimuth, tracking force, anti-skating. That's exactly what our own technician in Wädenswil takes care of. On top of that, we'll tell you honestly whether the AT33xEN suits your tonearm and phono stage. Call us: 044 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls), or write to shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with this\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind the right setting among the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eturntables\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/tonarme\"\u003etonearms\u003c\/a\u003e, the needed amplification among the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ephono preamps\u003c\/a\u003e. For comparison: all \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003ecartridges\u003c\/a\u003e, the whole \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/audio-technica\"\u003eAudio-Technica range\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/alles-vinyl\"\u003eeverything about vinyl\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audio Technica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989485252944,"sku":null,"price":825.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audio-technica-at33xen-mc-tonabnehmer-schraegansicht.png?v=1785433341"},{"product_id":"audiotechnicaat33xmlb","title":"Audio-Technica AT33xMLB MC Cartridge","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Audio-Technica AT33xMLB is a moving-coil cartridge with a bare Microlinear diamond and boron cantilever that tracks the groove with very high precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's the detail-obsessed member of the revised AT33x series: hand-built in Japan, with separately wound PCOCC-wire coils, a composite body of zinc die-cast, aluminum, and polymer, and a suspension that puts a pleasant warmth in the fundamental tone alongside the analytical cut. If you believe high resolution has to sound clinical, feel free to reconsider here.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy the AT33xMLB?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bare Microlinear diamond (2.2 × 0.12 mil) sits in the groove wall with a narrow contact area that reaches far up. It reads out information a elliptical cut simply drives past – while distributing tracking force more gently across the groove at the same time. The massive boron cantilever passes this motion on to the coils with almost no loss: stiff, light, fast. At 0.42 mV, the AT33xMLB delivers a pleasingly strong, low-noise level for a low-output MC.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you'll hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResolution:\u003c\/strong\u003e cymbal strikes, string noise, and room reverb stay individually traceable even in dense passages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransient accuracy:\u003c\/strong\u003e the boron cantilever reacts immediately – attacks come dry, with no ringing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStable stage:\u003c\/strong\u003e the independently wound coils and 27 dB channel separation draw the imaging cleanly and with sharp localization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarmth in the fundamental:\u003c\/strong\u003e the new suspension takes the edge off the high resolution without swallowing detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting without cursing:\u003c\/strong\u003e M2.6 threaded holes in the body, no balancing tiny nuts over the headshell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho is the AT33xMLB for – and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor you, if maximum detail retrieval matters more to you than gentle flattery: large orchestral works, audiophile pressings, well-kept originals. Straight talk: the fine Microlinear cut rewards careful work and punishes carelessness. On a misaligned tonearm, with imprecise tracking force, or on dusty flea-market records, you'll mostly hear what's wrong with the record. If you'd rather stay forgiving and uncomplicated, an elliptical system serves you better.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA high-resolution MC system that doesn't pay for its precision with coldness – hand-built in Japan and a very serious offering in this class. At HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, we'll mount and align the AT33xMLB for you properly on request, and tell you honestly beforehand whether it harmonizes with your tonearm and phono stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e moving coil (MC), dual moving coil with independent coils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–45,000 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.42 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm\/s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannel separation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 27 dB (1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannel balance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.0 dB (1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStylus tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Microlinear, bare (2.2 × 0.12 mil)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCantilever:\u003c\/strong\u003e boron, solid, tapered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTracking force:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.8–2.2 g (standard 2.0 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVertical tracking angle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended load impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e at least 100 ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoil impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 ohms (1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDC resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDynamic compliance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 × 10⁻⁶ cm\/dyne (100 Hz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStatic compliance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19 × 10⁻⁶ cm\/dyne\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagnet:\u003c\/strong\u003e neodymium with Permendur yoke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoil wire:\u003c\/strong\u003e PCOCC copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e composite of zinc die-cast, aluminum, and polymer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e M2.6 threaded holes for direct mounting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W × H × D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 16.6 × 16.0 × 26.1 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.1 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e cartridge, non-magnetic screwdriver, cleaning brush, 2 washers, 2 mounting screws each M2.6 in 8, 10, and 13 mm, stylus guard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich phono input do I need for the AT33xMLB?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn MC input or a step-up transformer. At 0.42 mV output voltage, the AT33xMLB is a classic low-output MC and stays noticeably too quiet on a plain MM input. The recommended load impedance is at least 100 ohms – most MC phono stages offer exactly this range as a standard setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the Microlinear cut offer over an elliptical cut?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bare Microlinear diamond (2.2 × 0.12 mil) contacts the groove wall over a narrower, longer area than an elliptical cut. That noticeably raises high-frequency resolution and tracking precision, and distributes tracking force more gently across the groove. A precise setup of overhang, azimuth, and tracking force remains the prerequisite.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes the AT33xMLB suit my tonearm?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 10.1 g weight and a dynamic compliance of 6 × 10⁻⁶ cm\/dyne, it belongs among the heavier, rather firmly suspended systems. Medium-mass to heavy tonearms are the ideal environment. On very light arms, it's worth checking counterweight and resonance frequency beforehand – just ask us, we'll run the numbers quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between the AT33xMLB, the AT33xEN, and the AT33xMLD?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe AT33xMLB combines the bare Microlinear diamond with a massive boron cantilever and reaches up to 45,000 Hz. The AT33xMLD has the same Microlinear cut but a duralumin tube as cantilever and 0.4 mV output voltage. The AT33xEN uses a bare elliptical cut on duralumin and sounds a bit more forgiving.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Audio-Technica AT33xMLB at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause a high-resolution MC system gives away half its potential without precise alignment. Our technician mounts and aligns the cartridge properly, and we'll tell you honestly whether it suits your tonearm and phono stage. Call us on 044 680 22 00, write via WhatsApp to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls), or mail shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with this\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe right foundation is among the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eturntables\u003c\/a\u003e, the needed amplification among the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ephono preamps\u003c\/a\u003e. Find alternatives under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003ecartridges\u003c\/a\u003e, and everything else around the groove is gathered under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/alles-vinyl\"\u003eAll About Vinyl\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audio Technica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989485285712,"sku":null,"price":825.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audio-technica-at33xmlb-mc-tonabnehmer-schraegansicht.png?v=1785433342"},{"product_id":"audiotechnicaat33xmld","title":"Audio-Technica AT33xMLD MC Cartridge","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Audio-Technica AT33xMLD is a low-output MC cartridge with a bare Microlinear diamond and a duraluminum cantilever, combining fine resolution with a warm, powerful fundamental tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes from the thoroughly reworked AT33x series – the first major overhaul in years – and it's the warm one of the bunch. It feels most at home with pressings from the golden decades of jazz and rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the AT33xMLD?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bare Microlinear grind traces the groove more finely than an elliptical stylus and gets closer to what the cutting stylus originally left behind. The tapered duraluminum cantilever keeps the highs silky rather than sharp. Add PCOCC copper coils, a neodymium magnet with a Permendur yoke, and a newly developed piano-wire suspension that gives the cartridge its slightly firmer compliance and, with it, its substantial, full tone. Handmade in Japan – you won't find that on any spec sheet, but you can hear it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResolution with warmth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Microlinear detail meets a full, supportive fundamental tone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilky highs:\u003c\/strong\u003e cymbals and horns sit clearly in the room without turning harsh.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA calm body:\u003c\/strong\u003e the zinc die-cast, aluminum, and high-performance polymer composite spreads out resonances.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean channel separation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 27 dB at 1 kHz keeps the soundstage sorted and easy to follow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect mounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e M2.6 threaded holes, no fumbling with nuts in the half-dark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho's the AT33xMLD for – and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first choice for anyone who wants to hear their vintage pressings with body and warmth without giving up detail. Bottom line: with a dynamic compliance of 6 × 10⁻⁶ cm\/dyn, it's one of the firmer-suspended cartridges and wants a medium- to heavyweight tonearm – on a very light arm it turns restless. And the stylus is fixed in place: replacement runs through Audio-Technica's paid MC exchange program. If you want to swap styli yourself, an MM cartridge suits you better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003exMLD, xMLB, or xEN – which one fits?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe xMLD and xMLB share the bare Microlinear diamond and differ in the cantilever: duraluminum on the xMLD, boron on the xMLB, which as a result plays a touch tighter and more analytical. The AT33xEN works with a bare elliptical diamond. For rock and jazz from the fifties through the seventies, the xMLD is usually the more fitting choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn MC cartridge that reconciles detail and warmth instead of picking a side – exactly right when your favorite records are older than your amplifier. At HD Zürisee in Wädenswil we'll tell you honestly whether it suits your tonearm and phono stage, and mount and align it for you on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dual Moving Coil (MC), low output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStylus:\u003c\/strong\u003e bare Microlinear, radius 2.2 × 0.12 mil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCantilever:\u003c\/strong\u003e duraluminum, tapered tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoils:\u003c\/strong\u003e PCOCC copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagnet:\u003c\/strong\u003e neodymium with Permendur yoke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm\/s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–42,000 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannel separation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 27 dB (1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannel balance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.0 dB (1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoil impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 ohms (1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDC resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoil inductance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26 µH (1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended load impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e ≥ 100 ohms (when connecting to a head amp)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTracking force:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.8–2.2 g (standard 2.0 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVertical tracking angle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDynamic stylus compliance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 × 10⁻⁶ cm\/dyne (100 Hz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStatic stylus compliance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21 × 10⁻⁶ cm\/dyne\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e M2.6 threaded holes (2×)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStylus:\u003c\/strong\u003e not user-replaceable, paid MC exchange program\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W × H × D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 16.6 × 16.1 × 26.1 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.1 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/strong\u003e cartridge, non-magnetic screwdriver, brush, 2 washers, M2.6 mounting screws in 8, 10, and 13 mm (2 each), stylus guard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat phono input does the AT33xMLD need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn MC input or a step-up transformer. With 0.4 mV output, the AT33xMLD is a low-output MC and stays noticeably too quiet on a plain MM input. Audio-Technica recommends a load impedance of at least 100 ohms – most MC stages cover that. When in doubt, check your phono stage's manual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does a \"bare\" Microlinear diamond mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe entire tip is made of diamond instead of a layer bonded onto a carrier shaft. That noticeably lowers the moving mass, so the stylus follows the groove faster and more precisely. Combined with the narrow Microlinear grind (2.2 × 0.12 mil), that pulls more information out of the groove, especially near the inner grooves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat sets the AT33xMLD apart from the AT33xMLB and the AT33xEN?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cantilever and the grind. The xMLD and xMLB share the bare Microlinear diamond; the xMLD carries it on duraluminum, the xMLB on boron – which sounds a touch tighter and more analytical. The AT33xEN works with a bare elliptical diamond. For warm vintage rock and jazz, the xMLD is usually the more fitting choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the AT33xMLD fit any tonearm?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot just any. With a dynamic compliance of 6 × 10⁻⁶ cm\/dyne at 100 Hz and 10.1 g of its own weight, it's one of the firmer-suspended cartridges and wants a medium- to heavyweight tonearm. On very light arms, the resonance frequency ends up too high – then it sounds restless instead of rich.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I replace the stylus myself?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. On the AT33xMLD, the stylus is fixed in place and not available as a replaceable tip. If it's worn, replacement runs through Audio-Technica's paid MC exchange program. If you want to swap styli yourself on a regular basis, an MM cartridge is simply the more relaxed way to go – we can't put it more honestly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Audio-Technica AT33xMLD at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause years of experience tell us which cartridge fits which tonearm, which phono stage, and which sound you're after – and because we mount and align it properly for you. Our technician Mauri handles installation and service. Call us at 044 680 22 00, message us on WhatsApp at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls), or email shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll find the right surroundings among the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eturntables\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ephono preamps\u003c\/a\u003e – in the end, an MC cartridge is only as good as the stage behind it, and no amount of hoping changes that. For a medium- to heavyweight arm to suit this firmer-suspended cartridge, check the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/tonarme\"\u003etonearms\u003c\/a\u003e. More cartridges are in the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003ecartridges\u003c\/a\u003e section, and more from the brand under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/audio-technica\"\u003eAudio-Technica\u003c\/a\u003e. Scales, brushes, and cleaning gear live in \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/zubehor\"\u003eAccessories\u003c\/a\u003e, and everything about vinyl is under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/alles-vinyl\"\u003eAll Vinyl\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audio Technica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989485318480,"sku":null,"price":725.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audio-technica-at33xmld-mc-tonabnehmer-schraegansicht.png?v=1785433342"},{"product_id":"audiotechnicaatart9xa","title":"Audio-Technica AT-ART9XA MC Cartridge","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Audio-Technica AT-ART9XA is an MC cartridge with a non-magnetic core, a bare Shibata diamond, and a solid boron cantilever, engineered for maximum resolution and natural tonal colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the finely-drawn half of the ART9X duo. Where the AT-ART9XI plays on drive with its iron core and Special Line Contact grind, the XA takes the other path: less output voltage, but a sound free of any magnetic coloration. A cartridge for people who don't just want to listen to their records, but read them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the AT-ART9XA?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt its heart is the non-magnetic core. With no iron in the coil former, there's no core distortion, and playback stays free of artificial coloration. The two coils sit in an inverted V arrangement, wound with PCOCC wire and driven by a neodymium magnet with a Permendur yoke. The bare Shibata stylus on the 0.28 mm boron cantilever reads the groove with extreme finesse, and the hybrid housing of machined aluminum and high-rigidity plastic keeps resonances exactly where they belong: outside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum resolution:\u003c\/strong\u003e the bare Shibata diamond and boron cantilever pull the finest nuances out of the groove.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural tonal colors:\u003c\/strong\u003e the non-magnetic core avoids the coloration of iron-cored cartridges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA quiet background:\u003c\/strong\u003e voices and strings stand free, even in quiet passages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStable imaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e the hybrid housing keeps the soundstage steady instead of letting it flutter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho's the AT-ART9XA for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor audiophile listeners with a high-quality turntable and a properly aligned tonearm who want to get the most out of their collection. Bottom line: at 0.2 mV output, the XA is demanding on the phono stage – on a weak, noisy MC stage you throw away its potential entirely. If you like your rock records loud and punchy above all, the higher-output AT-ART9XI suits you better. And if you're after a low-maintenance entry-level solution, you're simply overqualified here – no shame in admitting that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn uncompromising MC cartridge that combines high resolution with musicality – the worthwhile step up once your turntable and tonearm already bring the class. At HD Zürisee in Wädenswil we mount and align the AT-ART9XA precisely and match it with you to your tonearm and phono stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat the specialist press says: “The smoothness, and ease it presented classical music … was fantastic.” – Chris Groppi, HomeTheaterHiFi, 2021.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dual Moving Coil (MC), non-magnetic core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStylus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shibata, bare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCantilever:\u003c\/strong\u003e solid boron, 0.28 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.2 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm\/s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–50,000 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannel separation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 dB (1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannel balance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 dB (1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoil impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 ohms (1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended load impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e min. 100 ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTracking force:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.6–2.0 g (standard 1.8 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVertical tracking angle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDynamic stylus compliance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 × 10⁻⁶ cm\/dyne (100 Hz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStatic stylus compliance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 × 10⁻⁶ cm\/dyne\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoil wire:\u003c\/strong\u003e PCOCC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagnet \/ yoke:\u003c\/strong\u003e neodymium \/ Permendur\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHousing:\u003c\/strong\u003e hybrid of machined aluminum and high-rigidity plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e half-inch, M2.6 threaded holes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W × H × D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 16.8 × 17.3 × 25.0 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.5 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/strong\u003e cartridge, non-magnetic screwdriver, 2 washers, M2.6 mounting screws (2× each of 5, 8, 10, and 12 mm), stylus guard, brush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the non-magnetic core do for the AT-ART9XA?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt prevents core distortion. Because there's no iron in the coil former, the signal isn't magnetically colored but transferred the way it sits in the groove. The result is a more open, calmer sound. The price for that is the lower output voltage of 0.2 mV – so your phono stage needs to be low-noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat phono stage does the AT-ART9XA need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA low-noise MC phono stage with plenty of gain and a load impedance of at least 100 ohms. At 0.2 mV output, you'll hear every weakness of the preamp immediately: noise, congestion, missing dynamics. A good step-up transformer works too. We're happy to talk through which combination suits your tonearm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat sets the AT-ART9XA apart from the AT-ART9XI?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe core, the stylus grind, and the output voltage. The XA works with a non-magnetic core and a bare Shibata diamond, delivering 0.2 mV. The XI relies on an iron core, a Special Line Contact grind, and more than double the level at 0.5 mV. Both share the 0.28 mm boron cantilever. The XA draws finer, the XI pushes harder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the stylus of the AT-ART9XA be replaced?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, the cartridge is built as a single unit and has no replaceable stylus. If it wears out after many years, replacement runs professionally through Audio-Technica's trade-in program. We handle that for you and mount the replacement cartridge back into your tonearm, aligned properly right away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Audio-Technica AT-ART9XA at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause a cartridge of this class only shows its potential with exact alignment: azimuth, VTA, tracking force, anti-skating. Our technician sets that up instead of just handing you a box. Add honest advice from almost three decades of practice in Wädenswil – call us (044 680 22 00), email shop@hdzuerisee.ch, or send us a WhatsApp (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e, text only, no calls).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll find the right surroundings among the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eturntables\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ephono preamps\u003c\/a\u003e, and the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003ecartridges\u003c\/a\u003e. The brand's full range is under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/audio-technica\"\u003eAudio-Technica\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/alles-vinyl\"\u003eAll Vinyl\u003c\/a\u003e gives you the complete overview.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audio Technica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989485351248,"sku":"ATHATART9XA","price":1599.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audio-technica-at-art9xa-mc-tonabnehmer-schraegansicht.png?v=1785433342"},{"product_id":"audiotechnicaatlp8x","title":"Audio-Technica AT-LP8X Turntable","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Audio-Technica AT-LP8X is a semi-automatic direct-drive turntable with a J-shaped tonearm and a pre-mounted AT-VM95E cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt combines the look of the great direct-drive decks from the seventies with today's manufacturing – and with a spec you can unpack, set up, and adjust without memorizing a manual first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the AT-LP8X?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DC servo direct drive brings the platter up to speed quickly and keeps it there – no belt that ages, none you'll ever have to replace. The 25 mm thick, rubber-damped die-cast aluminum platter and the solid chassis keep resonances low. The statically balanced J-shaped tonearm with removable AT-LT10 headshell adjusts all the way to VTA – exactly the kind of concept you can build on later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReady to connect straight from the box:\u003c\/strong\u003e the AT-VM95E and AT-LT10 headshell are already mounted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine semi-automatic operation:\u003c\/strong\u003e at the end of the side, the tonearm lifts automatically and the motor stops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree speeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33⅓, 45, and 78 rpm – even for the shellac corner of your shelf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean phono signal:\u003c\/strong\u003e a removable RCA cable with a separate ground wire, for any phono stage you choose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho's the AT-LP8X for – and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal if you want an honest deck with room to grow: the VM95 stylus family can be upgraded later without swapping the whole cartridge. Bottom line: the AT-LP8X doesn't come with speakers, Bluetooth, USB, or a built-in phono stage. You need an amplifier with a phono input or a separate phono preamp. The auto-lift also has a limit: according to the manufacturer, it doesn't always work reliably with 12-inch singles and old SP records. If you want an all-in-one box, look elsewhere – if you want sound, you're in the right place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thoroughly solid direct-drive deck with grown-up mechanics and honest room to grow: vintage looks, modern substance, nothing bolted on. At HD Zürisee in Wädenswil we mount the cartridge properly, set tracking force and anti-skating, and tell you which phono stage genuinely suits it – and which one you can skip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrive:\u003c\/strong\u003e direct drive, DC servo motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarting torque:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.0 kgf·cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperation:\u003c\/strong\u003e semi-automatic – tonearm lifts automatically at the end of the side, motor stops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33⅓, 45, 78 rpm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlatter:\u003c\/strong\u003e die-cast aluminum, 25 mm, rubber-damped, with 2.5 mm rubber mat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTonearm:\u003c\/strong\u003e statically balanced, J-shaped, effective length 247 mm, overhang 15 mm, adjustable VTA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTracking force:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.0–4.0 g adjustable (recommended for the included AT-VM95E: 2.0 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnti-skating:\u003c\/strong\u003e adjustable, matched to the tracking force value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCartridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e AT-VM95E BK (VM\/MM), elliptical stylus 0.3 × 0.7 mil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadshell:\u003c\/strong\u003e AT-LT10, removable, die-cast aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible cartridge weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.0–23.5 g (with sub counterweight)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhono preamp:\u003c\/strong\u003e not built in – requires a phono input on the amplifier or a separate phono stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput level:\u003c\/strong\u003e phono, fixed, 4.0 mV nominal (1 kHz, 5 cm\/s), not adjustable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e removable RCA cable (RCA to RCA) with separate ground wire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB output:\u003c\/strong\u003e not present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone output:\u003c\/strong\u003e not present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWow and flutter:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 0.1% (WRMS, 3 kHz, JIS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt; 60 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W × H × D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 450 × 161 × 352 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 10.4 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/strong\u003e platter, 2.5 mm rubber mat, hinged dust cover, counterweight and sub counterweight, AT-LT10 headshell with AT-VM95E BK, 45 rpm adapter, removable RCA cable (1.0 m), power cable (1.8 m)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the AT-LP8X need a phono preamp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, if your amplifier doesn't have a phono input. The AT-LP8X has no built-in phono stage and outputs a pure phono signal at 4.0 mV. That needs to be equalized and amplified – via your amplifier's phono input or a separate phono preamp. We'll tell you which one suits the cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does semi-automatic mean on the AT-LP8X?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou set the tonearm down on the record by hand, and the AT-LP8X handles the rest: at the end of the side, the tonearm lift raises the arm automatically and the motor stops. So you don't have to sit next to it waiting for a side to end. According to the manufacturer, the automation doesn't always engage reliably with 12-inch singles and old SP records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the AT-LP8X have a USB output?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The AT-LP8X is a purely analog turntable with no USB output and no digital converter; it delivers its signal via the removable RCA cable with a separate ground wire. To digitize, you'll need a phono stage with a USB output or a separate audio interface behind the turntable. We're happy to work out which combination is worth it for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I fit a better stylus later?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The pre-mounted AT-VM95E accepts the entire VM95 stylus family – from the standard conical stylus through Microlinear to the Shibata version. You only swap the stylus insert, not the whole cartridge, and then briefly readjust tracking force and anti-skating. That way you can pull step by step more detail out of your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Audio-Technica AT-LP8X at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause with us you get more than a box: we set up the AT-LP8X for you, adjust tracking force and anti-skating, and combine it with the right phono stage, amplifier, and speakers. As an experienced team in Wädenswil, we plan the whole chain with you – call us: 044 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls), or email shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll find the right phono stage among the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ephono preamps\u003c\/a\u003e, and styli and cartridges among the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003ecartridges\u003c\/a\u003e. Amplifiers with a phono input are under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/alle-verstaerker\"\u003eAll Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e, and cables under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/kabel\"\u003eCables \u0026amp; Connectors\u003c\/a\u003e. Everything about vinyl is at \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/alles-vinyl\"\u003eAll Vinyl\u003c\/a\u003e and among other \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eturntables\u003c\/a\u003e – and the rest of the brand's range under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/audio-technica\"\u003eAudio-Technica\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audio Technica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989485384016,"sku":"ATHATLP8X","price":995.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audio-technica-at-lp8x-plattenspieler-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1785433429"},{"product_id":"avm-ovation-ph-6-3-phono-vorverstaerker-silber","title":"AVM Ovation PH 6.3 Phono Preamplifier, Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe AVM Ovation PH 6.3 is a modular phono preamplifier with a transistor output stage that accommodates up to four MM or MC cartridges at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour empty slots on the back, a blue display on the front, a remote in your hand – that's all it takes to properly match four cartridges. The unit is built at the AVM manufactory in Malsch, and this version wears brushed aluminum in silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Ovation PH 6.3?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause a phono stage is only as good as its matching to the cartridge feeding it. The phono input stage amplifies MM by around 40 dB and MC by around 60 dB, and sensitivity can be fine-tuned per slot in five steps from −10 to +10 dB. MC termination impedance spans six steps from 30 to 1000 ohms, MM capacitance six steps from 50 to 400 pF. Six equalization curves also cover pressings older than the RIAA standard: TELDEC, NARTB, EMI, COLUMBIA and DECCA are available alongside RIAA, with better than ±0.1 dB accuracy. Signal-to-noise ratios of 79 dB for MM and 73 dB for MC show just how quiet the whole thing stays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeparate power supplies for the individual stages, one of them strong enough to also power an AVM ROTATION turntable at 15 volts. Add a mains phase indicator, a subsonic filter at 30 Hz and 12 dB per octave, mono switching with phase reversal, and a display whose brightness you can dial down in four steps to a discreet minimum. Outputs are one fixed-level RCA pair and one fixed-level XLR pair. A flight case is included for transport. The input cards come separately – at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil we put together the configuration to match your systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Ovation PH 6.3 for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlain talk: the PH 6.3 pays off if you run more than one cartridge, or want to wring the last bit of quietness and resolution out of a really good system. For a chain with a single MM cartridge, it's simply overkill. And if you're deliberately after some warmth, you should add the tube-equipped PH 8.3 to your shortlist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeutrality as a program: the PH 6.3 doesn't color the sound, it delivers exactly what the stylus and arm give it – quiet, fast, and with a depth of adjustment you'd otherwise only get with a soldering iron. Be honest, when did you last properly terminate your cartridge? Here you do it sitting down, with your thumb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e modular phono preamplifier, transistor output stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 slots for phono input cards (slot 1–4), each card provides 1 stereo input; cards not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable input cards:\u003c\/strong\u003e MM RCA, MC RCA, MC XLR – freely combinable, up to 4 units\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhono input stage gain (AVM spec):\u003c\/strong\u003e MM approx. 40 dB, MC approx. 60 dB – total gain to the output depends on the selected sensitivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGain adjustment:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 steps per slot from −10 to +10 dB in 5 dB increments; these correspond to the five selectable sensitivity values\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSensitivity (1 kHz, Ua = 1 V):\u003c\/strong\u003e MC 55 \/ 100 \/ 170 \/ 315 \/ 550 µV; MM 0.5 \/ 0.9 \/ 1.6 \/ 2.8 \/ 5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverload margin (1 kHz, 0 dB):\u003c\/strong\u003e MC 2.5 mV; MM 25 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMC termination impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 \/ 50 \/ 100 \/ 300 \/ 500 \/ 1000 ohms – adjustable via front buttons or remote, stored per slot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMM termination capacitance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 \/ 100 \/ 150 \/ 200 \/ 300 \/ 400 pF – same controls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e MM 79 dB \/ 85 dB(A); MC 73 dB \/ 77 dB(A)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEqualization curves:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 selectable – RIAA, TELDEC, NARTB, EMI, COLUMBIA, DECCA (accuracy better than ±0.1 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubsonic filter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 Hz, 12 dB\/octave, switchable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperating mode:\u003c\/strong\u003e mono\/stereo switchable, including phase reversal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 × RCA pair (50 ohms) and 1 × XLR pair (100 ohms)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput level:\u003c\/strong\u003e fixed, not adjustable – max. 7 V on RCA, max. 14 V on XLR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone output:\u003c\/strong\u003e not available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrigger input:\u003c\/strong\u003e not available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional connections:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 V \/ 1.5 A supply jack for AVM ROTATION turntables (galvanically isolated), IR-EXT 3.5 mm, configuration port, mains phase indicator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e blue VF graphic display, brightness in 4 steps (25 \/ 50 \/ 75 \/ 100 %)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower supplies:\u003c\/strong\u003e separate power supplies for the individual stages, including a high-power supply for the 15 V feed of an AVM ROTATION turntable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTube complement:\u003c\/strong\u003e none – pure transistor output stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100–240 V AC, 50–60 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e max. 25 W; standby 0.45 W; off 0 W (auto-standby after 19.5 minutes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W × H × D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 431 × 130 × 390 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aluminum Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 years; extendable by up to 2 additional years with free online registration at AVM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/strong\u003e phono preamplifier, power cable, RC 3 Phono remote control, instruction manual, transport flight case – input cards separate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I absolutely need input cards for the AVM Ovation PH 6.3?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, at least one. The base unit ships without cards; only the modules turn the four slots into phono inputs. MM RCA, MC RCA and MC XLR are available, freely combinable up to four units. We'll figure out which card suits your cartridge before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow good is the PH 6.3's signal-to-noise ratio?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAVM states 79 dB or 85 dB(A) for the MM card and 73 dB or 77 dB(A) for the MC cards. At these values, the background noise between the grooves practically disappears. The separate power supplies for the individual stages also contribute to the quietness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat outputs does the AVM Ovation PH 6.3 have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExactly two pairs: an RCA pair with 50 ohm output impedance and an XLR pair with 100 ohms. Both deliver a fixed level of up to 7 volts on RCA and 14 volts on XLR. There's no volume control or headphone output – that belongs downstream in a preamplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the PH 6.3 power my AVM turntable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. On the back there's a galvanically isolated supply jack with 15 volts and 1.5 amps for turntables in the AVM ROTATION series. That saves a separate plug-in power supply and keeps the turntable's power decoupled from the mains line. The connector isn't intended for other turntables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between the PH 6.3 and the PH 8.3?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly the output stage: transistor in the PH 6.3, tube with AVM-803-T technology in the PH 8.3. At AVM, the higher model number stands for the tube version, not more power. Modules, equalization curves, connections, display and operation are identical on both units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long is AVM's warranty on the Ovation PH 6.3?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo years from the date of purchase. Anyone who registers the unit for free online at AVM gets up to two additional years. As an authorized dealer, we handle any warranty case for you, and our own technician takes care of service and installation – no need to ship the unit yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the AVM Ovation PH 6.3 at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we don't just deliver the box – we go through the module choice with you, set the termination to match your cartridge, and handle the connection on site. As an experienced team with our own technician, we stay reachable after the purchase too. Just call: +41 44 680 22 00.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComparable units are in \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ePhono Preamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e. Find a matching cartridge under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003eCartridges\u003c\/a\u003e, the turntable under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e, and the connection from the arm to the phono stage under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/phonokabel\"\u003ePhono Cables\u003c\/a\u003e – and if you want to browse the whole topic, click \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/alles-vinyl\"\u003eAll Vinyl\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AVM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989489709392,"sku":"303083","price":5990.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/avm-ovation-ph-6-3-phono-vorverstaerker-silber-frontansicht.png?v=1787229773"},{"product_id":"avm-ph-30-3-phono-vorverstaerker-schwarz","title":"AVM PH 30.3 Phono Preamplifier, Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe AVM PH 30.3 is a compact phono preamplifier that amplifies signals from MM and MC cartridges and equalises them to RIAA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe smallest phono preamplifier from AVM, made in Malsch, in Baden – and still a full-fledged one. The solid aluminium housing holds a cleanly built Class-A equalisation stage with switchable MM\/MC operation, plug-on load adapters for MC matching and a fixed subsonic filter. The power supply sits externally, so no transformer hum creeps into the signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the PH 30.3?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause a turntable without a proper phono stage only shows half its potential. The PH 30.3 raises the tiny cartridge signal with low noise (40 dB for MM, 60 dB for MC) and equalises it precisely to RIAA – with a curve accuracy under ±0.3 dB. For MC cartridges, you simply plug on the matching load adapter instead of fiddling around inside the unit. The result: a quiet background and fine, uncoloured detail. Small in size, serious in ambition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA full-fledged phono stage for almost any cartridge: separate RCA inputs for MM and MC, switchable on the rear, plus its own RCA pair for the plug-on load adapters at 100, 200 and 1000 Ω, a ground terminal for the turntable, a subsonic filter against footfall and record warp, and an external 24 V power supply for clean power. The equalisation is fixed to RIAA – Decca or Columbia curves to switch between are deliberately not offered here. RCA in, RCA out, done. This version comes in Black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the PH 30.3 right for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlain talk: for anyone connecting a turntable to an amplifier without a phono input, or wanting a better phono stage than the built-in one – without putting a full-size unit in place. It isn't the right choice if you expect a display, a remote control, a balanced XLR output or selectable equalisation curves: the PH 30.3 has none of that, nor a headphone output. Anyone needing that should look at AVM's larger Evolution and Ovation PH models. For most systems, though, the PH 30.3 is dimensioned exactly right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PH 30.3 is the unflustered answer to a question many people put off for too long. It takes up little space, costs no nerves to set up, and gets exactly what you paid for out of a good turntable. Hand on heart – anyone who seriously listens to vinyl shouldn't leave the phono stage to chance. Which load adapter suits your system is something we're happy to work out with you by phone beforehand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e phono preamplifier (MM \/ MC switchable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEqualisation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Class-A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEqualisation curve:\u003c\/strong\u003e RIAA (fixed) · no selectable curves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGain (MM):\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 dB at 1 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGain (MC):\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 dB at 1 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput impedance (MM):\u003c\/strong\u003e 47 kΩ \/ 220 pF (fixed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput impedance (MC):\u003c\/strong\u003e 47 kΩ \/ 1 nF, adjustable via load adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMC matching:\u003c\/strong\u003e plug-on load adapters 100 \/ 200 \/ 1000 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.3 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response (extended):\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 Hz – 100 kHz (±3 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRIAA curve accuracy:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; ±0.3 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistortion:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 0.013 % (MM) \/ \u0026lt; 0.055 % (MC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio (MM):\u003c\/strong\u003e 72 dB \/ 82 dB(A) at 5 mV input voltage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio (MC):\u003c\/strong\u003e 66 dB \/ 73.5 dB(A) at 0.5 mV input voltage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubsonic filter:\u003c\/strong\u003e present, fixed setting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1× phono MM (RCA L\/R) · 1× phono MC (RCA L\/R) · 1× RCA pair for the plug-on MC load adapters · ground terminal (GND)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1× RCA pair (L\/R)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced connections (XLR):\u003c\/strong\u003e not present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput level:\u003c\/strong\u003e fixed, not adjustable · max. 6.5 V at 1 kHz · output impedance 47 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone output:\u003c\/strong\u003e not present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e not present (no display)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrigger input:\u003c\/strong\u003e not present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemote control:\u003c\/strong\u003e not present · operated via switches on the rear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e external, 24 V DC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.6 W in operation · 0.1 W standby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHousing:\u003c\/strong\u003e solid extruded aluminium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e aluminium Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W×H×D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 150 × 52 × 108 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 kg (without power supply)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 years, 4 years with online registration with the manufacturer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScope of delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e PH 30.3 · external 24 V power supply · load adapter plugs 100 \/ 200 \/ 1000 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a phono preamplifier like the PH 30.3 for my turntable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, if your amplifier has no phono input or your turntable has no built-in phono stage. The PH 30.3 amplifies and equalises the signal correctly to RIAA. AVM's Rotation-series turntables are supplied without an internal phono stage – in that case, the PH 30.3 is the right addition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the PH 30.3 suit MM and MC cartridges?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. You switch between MM and MC operation, and each has its own RCA input. In MM mode, 47 kohm with 220 pF is applied; in MC mode, you adjust the termination impedance via plug-on load adapters. That lets the PH 30.3 work well with the vast majority of cartridges on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the MC load adapters included with the PH 30.3?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. A set of load adapter plugs for 100, 200 and 1000 ohm is part of the scope of delivery. They're plugged onto their own RCA pair at the rear, with no tools needed. Anyone needing a different impedance can have matching plugs made – that's deliberately left open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the PH 30.3 have an XLR output, a display or a headphone output?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, none of that. The PH 30.3 outputs via one RCA pair at a fixed level, has neither balanced XLR jacks nor a display, no trigger input and no remote control. Headphones can't be connected directly either – for that, you need the amplifier behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I select equalisation curves other than RIAA on the PH 30.3?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The equalisation is fixed to the RIAA curve, with a curve accuracy under ±0.3 dB. Old Decca, Columbia or Teldec curves can't be selected. For collections from around 1955 onward, RIAA is the standard – for anything earlier, we're happy to advise you on alternatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the AVM PH 30.3 at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause getting the right match to your cartridge makes all the difference. We at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil choose MM or MC, plug in the matching load adapter and tune the PH 30.3 to your turntable and system. Call us (044 680 22 00) or message us on WhatsApp (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls)).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll find the right turntable under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e, the cartridge under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003eCartridges\u003c\/a\u003e and the cabling under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/phonokabel\"\u003ePhono cable\u003c\/a\u003e. Larger phono stages are under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ePhono preamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e, and anyone planning the whole analogue chain is best off browsing under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/alles-vinyl\"\u003eAll Vinyl\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AVM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989490397520,"sku":"303039","price":799.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/avm-ph-30-3-phono-vorverstaerker-schwarz-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1785441529"},{"product_id":"avm-ph-30-3-phono-vorverstaerker-silber","title":"AVM PH 30.3 Phono Preamplifier, Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe AVM PH 30.3 is a compact phono preamplifier that amplifies signals from MM and MC cartridges and equalises them to RIAA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Silver, the most understated solution for a link in the chain that's often overlooked: AVM's smallest phono stage, made in Malsch, in Baden, in a solid aluminium housing, with Class-A equalisation, switchable MM\/MC operation, plug-on load adapters and a fixed subsonic filter. The power supply sits externally, so no transformer hum creeps into the signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the PH 30.3?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the most sensitive point in the whole system lies between the stylus and the amplifier. The PH 30.3 raises the tiny cartridge signal with low noise (40 dB for MM, 60 dB for MC) and equalises it precisely to RIAA – with a curve accuracy under ±0.3 dB. You handle MC matching with a plug-on load adapter, with no screwdriver and no hunting through DIP switches. The result: a quiet background, fine uncoloured detail. Small in size, serious in ambition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA full-fledged phono stage for almost any cartridge: separate RCA inputs for MM and MC, switchable on the rear, plus its own RCA pair for the plug-on load adapters at 100, 200 and 1000 Ω, a ground terminal for the turntable, a subsonic filter against footfall and record warp, plus an external 24 V power supply. The equalisation is fixed to RIAA – selectable curves for historical pressings aren't offered here. RCA in, RCA out, done. This version comes in Silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the PH 30.3 right for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlain talk: for anyone connecting a turntable to an amplifier without a phono input, or wanting a better phono stage than the built-in one – without putting a full-size unit in place. It isn't the right choice if a display, a remote control, a balanced XLR output or switchable equalisation curves are on your list: all of that is deliberately missing, and a headphone output too. Anyone needing that should look further at AVM's larger Evolution and Ovation PH models. For most systems, though, the PH 30.3 is dimensioned exactly right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PH 30.3 makes little fuss and gets a lot right. It needs hardly any space, is set up in five minutes, and gets exactly what you bought it for out of a good turntable. Honestly: skimping on the phono stage and then puzzling over how the records sound is an expensive detour. Which load adapter suits your system is something we're happy to work out with you by phone beforehand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e phono preamplifier (MM \/ MC switchable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEqualisation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Class-A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEqualisation curve:\u003c\/strong\u003e RIAA (fixed) · no selectable curves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGain (MM):\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 dB at 1 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGain (MC):\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 dB at 1 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput impedance (MM):\u003c\/strong\u003e 47 kΩ \/ 220 pF (fixed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput impedance (MC):\u003c\/strong\u003e 47 kΩ \/ 1 nF, adjustable via load adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMC matching:\u003c\/strong\u003e plug-on load adapters 100 \/ 200 \/ 1000 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.3 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response (extended):\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 Hz – 100 kHz (±3 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRIAA curve accuracy:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; ±0.3 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistortion:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 0.013 % (MM) \/ \u0026lt; 0.055 % (MC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio (MM):\u003c\/strong\u003e 72 dB \/ 82 dB(A) at 5 mV input voltage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio (MC):\u003c\/strong\u003e 66 dB \/ 73.5 dB(A) at 0.5 mV input voltage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubsonic filter:\u003c\/strong\u003e present, fixed setting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1× phono MM (RCA L\/R) · 1× phono MC (RCA L\/R) · 1× RCA pair for the plug-on MC load adapters · ground terminal (GND)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1× RCA pair (L\/R)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced connections (XLR):\u003c\/strong\u003e not present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput level:\u003c\/strong\u003e fixed, not adjustable · max. 6.5 V at 1 kHz · output impedance 47 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone output:\u003c\/strong\u003e not present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e not present (no display)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrigger input:\u003c\/strong\u003e not present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemote control:\u003c\/strong\u003e not present · operated via switches on the rear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e external, 24 V DC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.6 W in operation · 0.1 W standby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHousing:\u003c\/strong\u003e solid extruded aluminium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e aluminium Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W×H×D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 150 × 52 × 108 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 kg (without power supply)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 years, 4 years with online registration with the manufacturer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScope of delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e PH 30.3 · external 24 V power supply · load adapter plugs 100 \/ 200 \/ 1000 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a phono preamplifier like the PH 30.3 for my turntable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, if your amplifier has no phono input or your turntable has no built-in phono stage. The PH 30.3 amplifies and equalises the signal correctly to RIAA. AVM's Rotation-series turntables are supplied without an internal phono stage – in that case, the PH 30.3 is the right addition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many inputs does the PH 30.3 have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo signal inputs: one RCA pair each for MM and for MC, switched on the rear. Then there's a third RCA pair that doesn't take a source at all, but the plug-on MC load adapters, plus a ground terminal for the turntable. Output is via one RCA pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the MC load adapters included with the PH 30.3?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. A set of load adapter plugs for 100, 200 and 1000 ohm is part of the scope of delivery. They're plugged onto their own RCA pair at the rear, with no tools needed. Anyone needing a different impedance can have matching plugs made – that's deliberately left open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the PH 30.3 have an XLR output, a display or a headphone output?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, none of that. The PH 30.3 outputs via one RCA pair at a fixed level, has neither balanced XLR jacks nor a display, no trigger input and no remote control. Headphones can't be connected directly either – for that, you need the amplifier behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I select equalisation curves other than RIAA on the PH 30.3?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The equalisation is fixed to the RIAA curve, with a curve accuracy under ±0.3 dB. Old Decca, Columbia or Teldec curves can't be selected. For collections from around 1955 onward, RIAA is the standard – for anything earlier, we're happy to advise you on alternatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the AVM PH 30.3 in Silver at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the match to your cartridge decides the result. At HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, we choose MM or MC, plug in the matching load adapter and tune the PH 30.3 to your turntable and system – with a well-practised team and Mauri as our own technician. Call us (044 680 22 00) or message us on WhatsApp (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls)).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll find the right turntable under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e, the cartridge under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003eCartridges\u003c\/a\u003e and the cabling under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/phonokabel\"\u003ePhono cable\u003c\/a\u003e. The larger phono stages are under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ePhono preamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e, and the overview of the whole analogue chain is given by \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/alles-vinyl\"\u003eAll Vinyl\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AVM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989490430288,"sku":"303040","price":799.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/avm-ph-30-3-phono-vorverstaerker-silber-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1785441529"},{"product_id":"avm-rotation-r-2-3-mk2-plattenspieler-schwarz","title":"AVM Rotation R 2.3 MK2 Turntable, Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe AVM Rotation R 2.3 MK2 is a belt-driven high-end turntable with its own 9-inch tonearm – without cartridge and without an integrated phono stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAVM is actually known for high-end electronics from Malsch in Baden – with the Rotation series, the manufactory shows it can build turntables too. The R 2.3 MK2 is the more compact of the two models: a 37 mm HDF composite plinth with an aluminum cover, a 3.5 kg acrylic platter on its own sub-platter, and a spring-suspended single-motor belt drive with microprocessor-controlled speed switching. You choose the cartridge and phono stage yourself – that's deliberate, not a cost-cutting measure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Rotation R 2.3 MK2?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the MK2 is not a facelift. AVM has significantly increased the internal damping of its in-house 9-inch tonearm, manufactures the gimbal bearings with less play, and has reworked the motor control. On top of that came the resonance-free acrylic glass cover from the larger R 5.3 and RGB under-platter lighting that you dim, color, or switch off entirely via the included remote control. Show on, if you like it – show off, when the evening gets serious. The spring-suspended turntable stands on height-adjustable damping feet, and the power supply sits outside the housing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA turntable with the tonearm already mounted, platter and sub-platter, drive belt, dust cover, tonearm cable and external power supply – and two deliberately open decisions: cartridge and phono preamplifier. The included counterweight covers cartridges from 6 to 14 g. As a reference for design and tuning, AVM used the MC cartridges Ortofon Cadenza AVM.3 Red and Blue, which Ortofon manufactures exclusively for AVM – a good starting point, but not mandatory. This version comes in black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Rotation R 2.3 MK2 for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlain talk: for anyone who wants a serious high-end turntable and enjoys deliberately combining cartridge and phono stage. Anyone looking for a plug-and-play player with a built-in phono pre and pre-mounted cartridge is honestly better served by a simpler unit. And anyone who wants the last bit of mass and quietness should look at the larger R 5.3 MK2 – five kilos more, 10-inch arm, a different league.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe small Rotation does nothing by halves: heavy, quiet, cleanly built, with a tonearm you rarely find this free of play in this class. What it demands is proper setup – and that's exactly what you get from us as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat the trade press says:\u003c\/em\u003e \"The R 2.3 and the R 5.3 convince visually, technically and sonically in every respect.\" – hifitest 12\/2018, test of the first Rotation series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e belt-drive turntable, without cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrive:\u003c\/strong\u003e single-motor belt drive, spring-suspended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotor control:\u003c\/strong\u003e microprocessor-controlled look-forward servo control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33 and 45 rpm, electronically switchable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeed accuracy:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33: ±0.15% \/ 45: ±0.13%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWow \u0026amp; flutter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33: ±0.12% \/ 45: ±0.10%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e -70 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlatter:\u003c\/strong\u003e acrylic, 3.5 kg, on a separate sub-platter, illuminated from below\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlinth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 37 mm HDF composite, lacquered, with aluminum cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeet:\u003c\/strong\u003e height-adjustable damping feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTonearm:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9″ in-house AVM design, gimbal-mounted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEffective tonearm length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 230 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEffective tonearm mass:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverhang:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting distance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 212 mm (Linn standard mount)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCounterweight:\u003c\/strong\u003e for cartridges 6–14 g (included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTracking force:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0–3.5 g (0–35 mN), adjustable via the counterweight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnti-skating:\u003c\/strong\u003e adjustable, thread design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCartridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e not included; AVM reference cartridges Ortofon Cadenza AVM.3 Red and Cadenza AVM.3 Blue (MC), manufactured by Ortofon exclusively for AVM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhono preamplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e not integrated, external phono stage required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 × RCA (phono)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDust cover:\u003c\/strong\u003e permanently mounted, resonance-free cover made of curved acrylic glass (design of the R 5.3)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e RGB platter lighting, dimmable, colorable and switchable off via the included remote control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e external, 15 V DC \/ 1.6 A (100–240 V AC, 47–63 Hz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W×H×D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 46.2 × 15.5 × 35 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 kg (chassis 8.5 kg, platter 3.5 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 years, 4 years total with free online registration at AVM (cartridge excluded)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/strong\u003e chassis with mounted 9″ tonearm, platter and sub-platter, drive belt, counterweight for 6–14 g, dust cover, tonearm cable (RCA), external power supply, remote control for the platter lighting – without cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the AVM Rotation R 2.3 MK2 come with a cartridge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The R 2.3 MK2 comes without a cartridge, so you can choose your system freely. The included counterweight fits cartridges from 6 to 14 g. AVM itself used the MC cartridges Ortofon Cadenza AVM.3 Red and Blue as a reference for tuning. We at HD Zürisee recommend a suitable cartridge and mount it for you on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's different about the MK2 compared to the first series?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAVM increased the internal damping of the 9-inch tonearm, manufactures the gimbal bearings with less play, and reworked the motor control. On top of that came the resonance-free acrylic glass cover from the larger R 5.3 and the RGB platter lighting with remote control. The basic mechanical concept, dimensions and weight stayed the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a phono preamplifier for the Rotation R 2.3 MK2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The R 2.3 MK2 has no built-in phono stage and outputs the signal unamplified via RCA. Between turntable and system, you therefore need a phono preamplifier or an amplifier with a phono input. AVM builds suitable units such as the AVM30 PH 30.3; the Ovation PH 8.3 can even power the Rotation via its 15-volt jack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the drive a belt or a direct drive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA belt drive. A single microprocessor-controlled motor drives the 3.5 kg acrylic platter via belt and sub-platter, and the power supply sits outside the housing. This separation keeps motor vibrations and stray fields away from the cartridge. You switch electronically between 33 and 45 rpm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich cartridge suits the R 2.3 MK2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 9-inch arm with 13.5 g effective mass gets along with many MM and MC cartridges between 6 and 14 g. AVM tuned the turntable to the MC cartridges Ortofon Cadenza AVM.3 Red and Blue, and the trade press ran the Rotation series with Sumiko cartridges. Which cartridge suits you, we'll figure out together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the AVM Rotation R 2.3 MK2 at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause a high-end turntable lives and dies by its setup. We at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil mount the cartridge, adjust tracking force and anti-skating, and set up the turntable properly. You get turntable, cartridge and phono stage as a coherent whole. Call us (044 680 22 00) or write on WhatsApp (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls)).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind a matching cartridge under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003eCartridges\u003c\/a\u003e, the necessary phono stage under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ePhono Preamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e and the cabling under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/phonokabel\"\u003ePhono Cables\u003c\/a\u003e. More turntables are in the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e overview, and everything about the black disc is gathered under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/alles-vinyl\"\u003eAll Vinyl\u003c\/a\u003e. Tracking weight, record brush and small parts are under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/plattenspieler-zubehor\"\u003eTurntable Accessories\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AVM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989490495824,"sku":"303125","price":4990.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/avm-rotation-r-2-3-mk2-plattenspieler-schwarz-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1785437350"},{"product_id":"avm-rotation-r-2-3-mk2-plattenspieler-silber","title":"AVM Rotation R 2.3 MK2 Turntable, Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe AVM Rotation R 2.3 MK2 is a belt-driven high-end turntable with its own 9-inch tonearm – without cartridge and without an integrated phono stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAVM became known for high-end electronics from Malsch in Baden. The Rotation series has proven for years that the manufactory also builds turntables – the R 2.3 MK2 is its more compact model. Under the silver aluminum cover sits a 37 mm HDF composite plinth, above which a 3.5 kg acrylic platter turns on its own sub-platter, driven by a spring-suspended single motor with microprocessor-controlled speed switching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Rotation R 2.3 MK2?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the MK2 is more than just a new model year. AVM has significantly increased the internal damping of its in-house 9-inch tonearm, manufactures the gimbal bearings with less play, and has reworked the motor control. The resonance-free acrylic glass cover from the larger R 5.3 was added, and new is also the RGB under-platter lighting – dimmable, colorable and, via the included remote control, fully switchable off too, if you prefer plain technology. The spring-suspended turntable rests on height-adjustable damping feet, and the power supply stays outside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA turntable ready for setup: tonearm mounted, platter and sub-platter, drive belt, dust cover, tonearm cable and external power supply are included. Two decisions that shape the sound remain open – cartridge and phono preamplifier. The counterweight is designed for cartridges from 6 to 14 g. For design and tuning, AVM used the MC cartridges Ortofon Cadenza AVM.3 Red and Blue as a reference, which Ortofon manufactures exclusively for AVM. This version comes in silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Rotation R 2.3 MK2 for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlain talk: for vinyl listeners who want a serious turntable and enjoy consciously putting together cartridge and phono stage. Anyone who'd rather unpack, switch on and get going – with a pre-mounted cartridge and built-in phono pre – will be happier with a simpler turntable. Anyone looking for maximum quietness and mass, on the other hand, should look at the larger R 5.3 MK2 with its 10-inch arm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA turntable without gimmickry: solid, quiet, cleanly made – and with a tonearm that rarely shows this little play in this class. The rest is done by the setup, and we're happy to take care of that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat the trade press says:\u003c\/em\u003e \"The R 2.3 and the R 5.3 convince visually, technically and sonically in every respect.\" – hifitest 12\/2018, test of the first Rotation series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e belt-drive turntable, without cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrive:\u003c\/strong\u003e single-motor belt drive, spring-suspended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotor control:\u003c\/strong\u003e microprocessor-controlled look-forward servo control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33 and 45 rpm, electronically switchable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeed accuracy:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33: ±0.15% \/ 45: ±0.13%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWow \u0026amp; flutter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33: ±0.12% \/ 45: ±0.10%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e -70 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlatter:\u003c\/strong\u003e acrylic, 3.5 kg, on a separate sub-platter, illuminated from below\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlinth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 37 mm HDF composite, lacquered, with aluminum cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeet:\u003c\/strong\u003e height-adjustable damping feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTonearm:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9″ in-house AVM design, gimbal-mounted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEffective tonearm length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 230 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEffective tonearm mass:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverhang:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting distance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 212 mm (Linn standard mount)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCounterweight:\u003c\/strong\u003e for cartridges 6–14 g (included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTracking force:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0–3.5 g (0–35 mN), adjustable via the counterweight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnti-skating:\u003c\/strong\u003e adjustable, thread design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCartridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e not included; AVM reference cartridges Ortofon Cadenza AVM.3 Red and Cadenza AVM.3 Blue (MC), manufactured by Ortofon exclusively for AVM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhono preamplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e not integrated, external phono stage required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 × RCA (phono)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDust cover:\u003c\/strong\u003e permanently mounted, resonance-free cover made of curved acrylic glass (design of the R 5.3)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e RGB platter lighting, dimmable, colorable and switchable off via the included remote control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e external, 15 V DC \/ 1.6 A (100–240 V AC, 47–63 Hz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W×H×D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 46.2 × 15.5 × 35 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 kg (chassis 8.5 kg, platter 3.5 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 years, 4 years total with free online registration at AVM (cartridge excluded)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/strong\u003e chassis with mounted 9″ tonearm, platter and sub-platter, drive belt, counterweight for 6–14 g, dust cover, tonearm cable (RCA), external power supply, remote control for the platter lighting – without cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the AVM Rotation R 2.3 MK2 come with a cartridge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The R 2.3 MK2 ships without a cartridge, so you determine the system freely. The included counterweight covers 6 to 14 g. AVM tuned the turntable to the MC cartridges Ortofon Cadenza AVM.3 Red and Blue. Which cartridge suits your system, we discuss at HD Zürisee – installation included, if you like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's different about the MK2 compared to the first series?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAVM increased the internal damping of the 9-inch tonearm, manufactures the gimbal bearings with less play, and reworked the motor control. Also new are the resonance-free acrylic glass cover from the R 5.3 and the RGB platter lighting with remote control. Basic concept, dimensions and weight remained unchanged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a phono preamplifier for the Rotation R 2.3 MK2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. No phono stage is built in, the signal leaves the turntable unamplified via RCA. So you need a phono preamplifier or an amplifier with a phono input. AVM has the AVM30 PH 30.3 in its lineup; the Ovation PH 8.3 also supplies power for the Rotation via a 15-volt jack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the drive a belt or a direct drive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA belt drive. A single motor drives the 3.5 kg acrylic platter via belt and sub-platter, controlled by a microprocessor servo. The power supply sits outside the housing and keeps vibrations and stray fields away from the cartridge. Switching between 33 and 45 rpm happens electronically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich cartridge suits the R 2.3 MK2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 9-inch arm with 13.5 g effective mass works with many MM and MC cartridges between 6 and 14 g. AVM's own references are the MC cartridges Ortofon Cadenza AVM.3 Red and Blue, and the trade press ran the Rotation series with Sumiko cartridges. The fine choice depends on the phono stage and taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the AVM Rotation R 2.3 MK2 at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause a turntable of this class falls short of its potential without proper setup. In Wädenswil we mount the cartridge, adjust tracking force and anti-skating, and match phono stage and system. That way, everything plays correctly right from the start. Call us (044 680 22 00) or write on WhatsApp (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls)).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose your matching cartridge under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003eCartridges\u003c\/a\u003e, the necessary phono stage under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ePhono Preamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e, the cabling under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/phonokabel\"\u003ePhono Cables\u003c\/a\u003e. 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Where the R 2.3 MK2 already convinces, the R 5.3 MK2 raises the bar in every discipline: the Elipso Centric Belt Drive routes the belt over a passive deflection pulley onto the sub-platter, so that virtually no tilting moment arises on the platter axis. Add a 60 mm HDF composite plinth with a fully bonded aluminum cover, a 5 kg acrylic platter on an aluminum sub-platter, and around 17 kg total mass that nips vibrations in the bud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Rotation R 5.3 MK2?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it's built for quietness without compromise. The 10-inch tonearm made of polished aluminum is gimbal-mounted and height-adjustable, so the vertical tracking angle can be set cleanly to match the chosen cartridge. The look-forward servo control keeps the speed surgically precise, and the external power supply keeps motor interference out of the signal path. Compared with the first series, the MK2 mainly brought freely adjustable RGB platter lighting instead of the fixed blue LED – complete with a remote control for color and brightness. Too playful? Switch it off, and pure engineering remains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA reference turntable that's ready to go in about a quarter of an hour: level the chassis, insert the aluminum sub-platter, fit the belt, set the tracking force. Anti-skating weight, dust cover, external power supply and the remote control for the lighting are included, and the counterweight covers cartridges from 6 to 16 g. You choose the cartridge and phono stage freely – or have AVM mount and adjust the MC cartridge Ortofon Cadenza AVM.3 Black at the factory. This version comes in black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Rotation R 5.3 MK2 for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe honest: the R 5.3 MK2 is for vinyl enthusiasts who want a turntable for life and are willing to invest accordingly in cartridge and phono stage. Anyone who only occasionally spins a record will be happier with the smaller R 2.3 MK2. Anyone wanting the maximum in quietness, precision and substance, on the other hand, finds here one of the best turntables in its class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e17 kilos that you set down once and then don't question for decades. The R 5.3 MK2 combines manufactory build with operation that puts nobody off – and on top of that, it looks like someone actually thought it through. The real work lies in matching cartridge and phono stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat the trade press says:\u003c\/em\u003e \"The AVM Rotation R 5.3 MK2 embodies uncomplicated plug'n'play and high end in harmonious accord – not only for generation Z.\" – Hans von Draminski, FIDELITY online, 22.03.2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e belt-drive turntable, without cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrive:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elipso Centric Belt Drive, belt routed via a passive deflection pulley onto the sub-platter (tilting moment 0.0), spring-suspended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotor control:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 V AC motor, driven via a microprocessor-controlled AC generator (look-forward servo control)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33 and 45 rpm, electronically switchable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeed accuracy:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33: ±0.12% \/ 45: ±0.10%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWow \u0026amp; flutter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33: ±0.10% \/ 45: ±0.09%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e -72 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlatter:\u003c\/strong\u003e acrylic, 5 kg, illuminated, on an aluminum sub-platter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlinth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 mm HDF composite with fully bonded aluminum cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeet:\u003c\/strong\u003e four height-adjustable damping feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTonearm:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10″ in-house AVM design, polished aluminum, gimbal-mounted with zirconium bearings, VTA and azimuth adjustable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadshell:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/2″ standard (12.7 mm mounting spacing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEffective tonearm length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 254 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEffective tonearm mass:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverhang:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting distance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 238 mm (Linn standard mount)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCounterweight:\u003c\/strong\u003e for cartridges 6–16 g (included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTracking force:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0–3.5 g (0–35 mN), adjustable via the counterweight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnti-skating:\u003c\/strong\u003e separate weight via a pulley (included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCartridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e not included; optionally mounted at the factory with Ortofon Cadenza AVM.3 Black (MC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhono preamplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e not integrated, external phono stage required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 × RCA (phono)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDust cover:\u003c\/strong\u003e resonance-free cover made of curved acrylic glass, hinged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e RGB platter lighting, dimmable, colorable and switchable off via the included remote control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e external, 15 V DC \/ 1.6 A (100–240 V AC, 47–63 Hz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e max. 5 W, standby 0.3 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W×H×D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 47 × 17.5 × 39 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17 kg (chassis 12 kg, platter 5 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 years, 4 years total with free online registration at AVM (cartridge excluded)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/strong\u003e chassis with mounted 10″ tonearm, acrylic platter and aluminum sub-platter, drive belt, counterweight for 6–16 g, anti-skating weight, dust cover, external power supply, remote control for the platter lighting, instruction manual – without cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the AVM Rotation R 5.3 MK2 come with a cartridge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The R 5.3 MK2 ships from the factory without a cartridge – you have a free choice of system. The included counterweight fits 6 to 16 g, so heavy MC cartridges can be mounted too. On request, AVM delivers the turntable with the MC cartridge Ortofon Cadenza AVM.3 Black mounted at the factory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's different about the MK2 compared to the first R 5.3?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mechanics stayed essentially the same, but the controls were expanded: instead of the fixed blue-lit LED, there's now an RGB LED strip under the platter whose color and brightness you set via the included remote control – including switching it off. Drive, tonearm, plinth and mass correspond to the proven first series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a phono preamplifier for the Rotation R 5.3 MK2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The R 5.3 MK2 has no integrated phono stage and outputs the signal unamplified via RCA. Between turntable and amplifier, you therefore need a phono preamplifier or an amplifier with a phono input. AVM itself builds a suitable stage with the AVM30 PH 30.3; the Ovation PH 8.3 can also power the Rotation via its 15-volt jack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the drive a belt or a direct drive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA belt drive. AVM calls it Elipso Centric Belt Drive: the belt runs over a passive deflection pulley onto the sub-platter, so that virtually no tilting moment arises on the platter axis. The motor is powered by an external 15-volt supply, and a look-forward servo control keeps the speed stable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between the R 5.3 MK2 and the R 2.3 MK2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe R 5.3 MK2 is the flagship: 10-inch tonearm with VTA adjustment instead of 9 inches, Elipso Centric Belt Drive instead of a simple belt drive, a 60 mm instead of 37 mm plinth, a 5 kg acrylic platter on an aluminum sub-platter instead of 3.5 kg, and 17 instead of 12 kg total mass. Plus a separate anti-skating weight and a counterweight for cartridges up to 16 instead of 14 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the AVM Rotation R 5.3 MK2 at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause a turntable of this class only comes into its own through proper setup. We at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil mount and adjust the cartridge, match phono stage and system, and deliver on site on request. Call us (044 680 22 00) or write on WhatsApp (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e, text only, no calls).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind a matching cartridge under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003eCartridges\u003c\/a\u003e, the necessary phono stage under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ePhono Preamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e and the cabling under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/phonokabel\"\u003ePhono Cables\u003c\/a\u003e. More turntables are in the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e overview, the whole vinyl range under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/alles-vinyl\"\u003eAll Vinyl\u003c\/a\u003e. Tracking weight, cleaning and small parts are under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/plattenspieler-zubehor\"\u003eTurntable Accessories\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AVM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989490561360,"sku":"303129","price":8990.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/avm-rotation-r-5-3-mk2-plattenspieler-schwarz-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1785441529"},{"product_id":"avm-rotation-r-5-3-mk2-plattenspieler-cellini-chrom","title":"AVM Rotation R 5.3 MK2 Turntable, Cellini Chrome","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe AVM Rotation R 5.3 MK2 is a belt-driven high-end turntable with its own 10-inch tonearm – without cartridge and without a built-in phono stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCellini Chrome is AVM's Sunday best: high-gloss chrome-plated surfaces on the largest deck in the Rotation series, from Malsch in Baden. Underneath, the serious engineering is unchanged – the Elipso Centric Belt Drive runs the belt over a passive idler pulley onto the sub-platter, so that virtually no tilting moment develops in the platter axis. Add to that a 60 mm thick HDF composite plinth with a fully bonded aluminium cover, a 5 kg acrylic platter on an aluminium sub-platter, and a total mass of around 17 kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Rotation R 5.3 MK2?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause quietness here is no accident, but a design principle. The 10-inch tonearm in polished aluminium runs on gimbal bearings and is height-adjustable, so the vertical tracking angle fits any cartridge. The Look-Forward servo control keeps the speed stable, and the external power supply keeps motor noise out of the signal path. Compared with the first series, the MK2 adds freely adjustable RGB platter lighting instead of the fixed blue LED – you control colour and brightness with the included remote, and you can switch it off completely too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA turntable that's set up in a good quarter of an hour: level the chassis, fit the aluminium sub-platter, place the belt, set the tracking force. Anti-skating weight, dust cover, external power supply and the lighting remote are included, and the counterweight covers cartridges from 6 to 16 g. You choose the cartridge and phono stage yourself – or have AVM factory-fit and align the Ortofon Cadenza AVM.3 Black MC cartridge. This version comes in Cellini Chrome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Rotation R 5.3 MK2 for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlain talk: for vinyl listeners looking for a turntable for life – and to whom presence matters just as much as the measurements. The chrome version wants to be seen; if you prefer understated, go for black or silver. If you only put on a record now and then, you're better served by the smaller R 2.3 MK2. And if you want maximum quietness, precision and substance, this is exactly the right place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA chrome grand piano with a tonearm – and underneath, one of the quietest turntables in its class. The R 5.3 MK2 combines manufacture-quality build with operation that puts no one off. The real work lies in matching cartridge and phono stage, and we're happy to make that our job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat the trade press says:\u003c\/em\u003e “The AVM Rotation R 5.3 MK2 embodies uncomplicated plug'n'play and high end in harmonious agreement – not just for Generation Z.” – Hans von Draminski, FIDELITY online, 22 March 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e belt-driven turntable, without cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrive:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elipso Centric Belt Drive, belt runs over a passive idler pulley onto the sub-platter (tilting moment 0.0), spring-mounted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotor control:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9V AC motor, driven via microprocessor-controlled AC generator (Look-Forward servo control)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33 and 45 rpm, electronically switchable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeed accuracy:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33: ±0.12% \/ 45: ±0.10%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWow \u0026amp; flutter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33: ±0.10% \/ 45: ±0.09%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e -72 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlatter:\u003c\/strong\u003e acrylic, 5 kg, illuminated, on aluminium sub-platter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlinth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 mm HDF composite with fully bonded aluminium cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeet:\u003c\/strong\u003e four height-adjustable damping feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTonearm:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10″ AVM in-house design, polished aluminium, gimbal-mounted with zirconium bearings, VTA and azimuth adjustable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadshell:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/2″ standard (12.7 mm mounting spacing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEffective tonearm length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 254 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEffective tonearm mass:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverhang:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting distance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 238 mm (Linn standard mount)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCounterweight:\u003c\/strong\u003e for cartridges 6 – 16 g (included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTracking force:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0 – 3.5 g (0 – 35 mN), adjustable via the counterweight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnti-skating:\u003c\/strong\u003e separate weight via pulley (included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCartridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e not included; optionally factory-fitted with Ortofon Cadenza AVM.3 Black (MC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhono preamp:\u003c\/strong\u003e not built in, external phono stage required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 × RCA (phono)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDust cover:\u003c\/strong\u003e resonance-free cover in curved acrylic glass, hinged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e RGB platter lighting, dimmable, colour-adjustable and switchable off via the included remote\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e external, 15 V DC \/ 1.6 A (100 – 240 V AC, 47 – 63 Hz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e max. 5 W, standby 0.3 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cellini Chrome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W×H×D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 47 × 17.5 × 39 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17 kg (chassis 12 kg, platter 5 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 years, 4 years in total with free online registration with AVM (cartridge excluded)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScope of delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e chassis with fitted 10″ tonearm, acrylic platter and aluminium sub-platter, drive belt, counterweight for 6 – 16 g, anti-skating weight, dust cover, external power supply, remote control for the platter lighting, instruction manual – without cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the AVM Rotation R 5.3 MK2 come with a cartridge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The R 5.3 MK2 comes from the factory without a cartridge – you choose the system yourself. The included counterweight covers 6 to 16 g, so even heavy MC cartridges can be fitted. On request, AVM supplies the deck with the Ortofon Cadenza AVM.3 Black MC cartridge factory-fitted and aligned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's different about the MK2 compared with the first R 5.3?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mechanics stayed essentially unchanged, but the controls were expanded: under the platter, instead of the fixed blue LED, there's now an RGB LED strip whose colour and brightness you set via the included remote – including switching it off. Drive, tonearm, plinth and total mass match the proven first series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a phono preamp for the Rotation R 5.3 MK2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. There's no built-in phono stage, so the signal leaves the deck unamplified via RCA. You therefore need a phono preamp or an amplifier with a phono input between the turntable and the amplifier. AVM itself offers a matching stage with the AVM30 PH 30.3; the Ovation PH 8.3 even supplies the Rotation with power via its 15-volt socket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the drive belt-driven or direct-driven?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelt-driven. AVM calls it Elipso Centric Belt Drive: the belt runs over a passive idler pulley onto the sub-platter, so virtually no tilting moment develops in the platter axis. The motor is powered by an external 15-volt supply, and a Look-Forward servo control keeps the speed stable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between the R 5.3 MK2 and the R 2.3 MK2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe R 5.3 MK2 is the flagship: a 10-inch tonearm with VTA adjustment instead of 9 inches, Elipso Centric Belt Drive instead of a simple belt drive, a 60 mm instead of 37 mm plinth, a 5 kg acrylic platter on an aluminium sub-platter instead of 3.5 kg, and 17 instead of 12 kg total mass. Plus a separate anti-skating weight and a counterweight for cartridges up to 16 instead of 14 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the AVM Rotation R 5.3 MK2 from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause a turntable in this class only comes into its own with careful setup. We at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil fit and align the cartridge, match phono stage and system, and deliver on-site on request. Call us (044 680 22 00) or message us on WhatsApp (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e, text only, no calls).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll find the matching cartridge under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003eCartridges\u003c\/a\u003e, the phono stage you need under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ePhono Preamps\u003c\/a\u003e, and the cabling under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/phonokabel\"\u003ePhono Cables\u003c\/a\u003e. More turntables are in the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e overview, and the whole vinyl range is under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/alles-vinyl\"\u003eEverything Vinyl\u003c\/a\u003e. Matching accessories, from record weights to record brushes, are under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/plattenspieler-zubehor\"\u003eTurntable Accessories\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AVM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989490594128,"sku":"303131","price":10990.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/avm-rotation-r-5-3-mk2-plattenspieler-cellini-chrom-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1785441529"},{"product_id":"avm-rotation-r-5-3-mk2-plattenspieler-silber","title":"AVM Rotation R 5.3 MK2 Turntable, Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe AVM Rotation R 5.3 MK2 is a belt-driven high-end turntable with its own 10-inch tonearm – without cartridge and without a built-in phono stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe largest deck in the Rotation series, here in silver. From Malsch in Baden comes a design that consistently relies on mass and decoupling: the Elipso Centric Belt Drive runs the belt over a passive idler pulley onto the sub-platter, so that virtually no tilting moment develops in the platter axis. On top of that sit a 60 mm thick HDF composite plinth with a fully bonded aluminium cover, a 5 kg acrylic platter on an aluminium sub-platter, and a total mass of around 17 kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Rotation R 5.3 MK2?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause every component here was designed with quiet running in mind. The 10-inch tonearm in polished aluminium is gimbal-mounted and height-adjustable, so the vertical tracking angle fits your cartridge exactly. The Look-Forward servo control keeps the speed stable, the external power supply keeps motor noise out of the signal path, and four height-adjustable damping feet take care of the rest. New on the MK2 compared with the first series: freely adjustable RGB platter lighting instead of the fixed blue LED, controlled via the included remote – or simply switched off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA turntable that's playing after a quarter of an hour: level the chassis, fit the aluminium sub-platter, place the belt, set the tracking force. Anti-skating weight, dust cover, external power supply and the remote for the lighting are included, and the counterweight covers cartridges from 6 to 16 g. You choose the cartridge and phono stage yourself – or have AVM factory-fit and align the Ortofon Cadenza AVM.3 Black MC cartridge. This version comes in silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Rotation R 5.3 MK2 for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlain talk: for vinyl enthusiasts who want to buy properly once and are ready to invest accordingly in cartridge and phono stage. If you only put on a record now and then, you'll be happier with the smaller R 2.3 MK2. But if you're after maximum quietness, precision and substance, you'll find one of the best turntables in its class right here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e17 kilos that you set down once and then don't question for decades. Silver suits the R 5.3 MK2 excellently, by the way – it looks more like a tool than a showpiece this way, and that's meant as a compliment. The real work lies in matching cartridge and phono stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat the trade press says:\u003c\/em\u003e “The AVM Rotation R 5.3 MK2 embodies uncomplicated plug'n'play and high end in harmonious agreement – not just for Generation Z.” – Hans von Draminski, FIDELITY online, 22 March 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e belt-driven turntable, without cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrive:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elipso Centric Belt Drive, belt runs over a passive idler pulley onto the sub-platter (tilting moment 0.0), spring-mounted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotor control:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9V AC motor, driven via microprocessor-controlled AC generator (Look-Forward servo control)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33 and 45 rpm, electronically switchable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeed accuracy:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33: ±0.12% \/ 45: ±0.10%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWow \u0026amp; flutter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33: ±0.10% \/ 45: ±0.09%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e -72 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlatter:\u003c\/strong\u003e acrylic, 5 kg, illuminated, on aluminium sub-platter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlinth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 mm HDF composite with fully bonded aluminium cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeet:\u003c\/strong\u003e four height-adjustable damping feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTonearm:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10″ AVM in-house design, polished aluminium, gimbal-mounted with zirconium bearings, VTA and azimuth adjustable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadshell:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/2″ standard (12.7 mm mounting spacing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEffective tonearm length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 254 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEffective tonearm mass:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverhang:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting distance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 238 mm (Linn standard mount)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCounterweight:\u003c\/strong\u003e for cartridges 6 – 16 g (included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTracking force:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0 – 3.5 g (0 – 35 mN), adjustable via the counterweight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnti-skating:\u003c\/strong\u003e separate weight via pulley (included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCartridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e not included; optionally factory-fitted with Ortofon Cadenza AVM.3 Black (MC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhono preamp:\u003c\/strong\u003e not built in, external phono stage required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 × RCA (phono)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDust cover:\u003c\/strong\u003e resonance-free cover in curved acrylic glass, hinged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e RGB platter lighting, dimmable, colour-adjustable and switchable off via the included remote\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e external, 15 V DC \/ 1.6 A (100 – 240 V AC, 47 – 63 Hz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e max. 5 W, standby 0.3 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W×H×D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 47 × 17.5 × 39 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17 kg (chassis 12 kg, platter 5 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 years, 4 years in total with free online registration with AVM (cartridge excluded)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScope of delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e chassis with fitted 10″ tonearm, acrylic platter and aluminium sub-platter, drive belt, counterweight for 6 – 16 g, anti-skating weight, dust cover, external power supply, remote control for the platter lighting, instruction manual – without cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the AVM Rotation R 5.3 MK2 come with a cartridge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The R 5.3 MK2 is delivered without a cartridge – you determine the system. The included counterweight covers 6 to 16 g, so heavy MC cartridges fit too. On request, AVM supplies the deck with the Ortofon Cadenza AVM.3 Black MC cartridge factory-fitted. We'll also fit and align any other cartridge for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's different about the MK2 compared with the first R 5.3?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt its core the mechanics stayed the same, but the controls grew: under the platter, instead of the fixed blue-lit LED, there's now an RGB LED strip whose colour and brightness you set via the included remote – or switch off entirely. Drive, tonearm, plinth and total mass match the first series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a phono preamp for the Rotation R 5.3 MK2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The R 5.3 MK2 has no built-in phono stage and outputs the signal unamplified via RCA. You therefore need a phono preamp or an amplifier with a phono input between the turntable and the amplifier. AVM itself builds a matching stage with the AVM30 PH 30.3; the large Ovation PH 8.3 also supplies the Rotation with power via a 15-volt socket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the drive belt-driven or direct-driven?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelt-driven. AVM calls it Elipso Centric Belt Drive: the belt runs over a passive idler pulley onto the sub-platter, so virtually no tilting moment develops in the platter axis. The motor is powered by an external 15-volt supply, and a Look-Forward servo control keeps the speed stable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between the R 5.3 MK2 and the R 2.3 MK2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe R 5.3 MK2 is the flagship: a 10-inch tonearm with VTA adjustment instead of 9 inches, Elipso Centric Belt Drive instead of a simple belt drive, a 60 mm instead of 37 mm plinth, a 5 kg acrylic platter on an aluminium sub-platter instead of 3.5 kg, and 17 instead of 12 kg total mass. Plus a separate anti-skating weight and a counterweight for cartridges up to 16 instead of 14 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the AVM Rotation R 5.3 MK2 from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause a turntable in this class only comes into its own with careful setup. We at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil fit and align the cartridge, match phono stage and system, and deliver on-site on request. Call us (044 680 22 00) or message us on WhatsApp (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e, text only, no calls).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll find the matching cartridge under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003eCartridges\u003c\/a\u003e, the phono stage you need under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ePhono Preamps\u003c\/a\u003e, and the cabling under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/phonokabel\"\u003ePhono Cables\u003c\/a\u003e. More turntables are in the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e overview, and the whole vinyl range is under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/alles-vinyl\"\u003eEverything Vinyl\u003c\/a\u003e. You'll find whatever else you need around the turntable under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/plattenspieler-zubehor\"\u003eTurntable Accessories\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AVM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989490626896,"sku":"303133","price":8990.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/avm-rotation-r-5-3-mk2-plattenspieler-silber-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1785441529"},{"product_id":"benzmicroebonyl","title":"Benz Micro Ebony L MC Cartridge, Low Output","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Benz Micro Ebony L is a handcrafted Swiss moving-coil cartridge with low output voltage and a body made of solid ebony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenz Micro builds its cartridges by hand in Switzerland. For the Ebony series, designer Albert Lukaschek winds a low-impedance cross-coil generator and sets it into a body machined from Mozambique ebony. The dense natural wood absorbs resonances, and the low internal impedance of 5 Ω keeps the background quiet – provided the phono stage behind it is a good match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Ebony L?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it renders tonal colours as naturally as only a few cartridges manage. The mirror-polished Micro-Ridge diamond (5 × 120 µm) reads the finest structures out of the groove, and the rigid boron cantilever transmits every movement to the coil without delay. Voices and wooden instruments gain body and warmth without details falling by the wayside. If you thought your record collection was tapped out, this cartridge is happy to prove you wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA low-output MC cartridge for high-quality MC phono stages, each unit shipped with its own individual measurement protocol from the Swiss workshop. Ebony body, iron cross-coil, bare Micro-Ridge diamond on solid boron cantilever. At HD Zürisee in Wädenswil we're happy to mount and align the cartridge on your tonearm on request – including matching it to your phono stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Ebony L suited for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraight talk: the Ebony L is for people who find many modern MC cartridges too technocratic and cool – here, naturalness comes first. At 0.26 mV it needs a low-noise MC preamp with decent gain; anyone with only a simple combined input won't get the full picture and is better served by the Ebony M or H. On medium-to-heavy tonearms it performs at its best, on very light arms the matching gets sporty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ebony L is the sensible recommendation for anyone who finds many modern MC cartridges too cool-sounding. Ebony and the low-impedance cross-coil generator render tonal colours warm and calm without leaving details behind – provided a low-noise MC preamp stands behind it. If you value naturalness over analytics, this cartridge will keep you at the record player, relaxed, for a long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCartridge type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moving Coil (MC), Low Output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenerator:\u003c\/strong\u003e low-impedance iron cross-coil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.26 mV (at 3.54 cm\/s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInternal impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended load impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt; 50 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStylus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Micro-Ridge (bare diamond), 5 × 120 µm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCantilever:\u003c\/strong\u003e solid boron rod, 0.28 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mozambique ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannel separation:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt; 35 dB (1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompliance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 µm\/mN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTracking force:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.6 – 1.9 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVTA:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.7 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptimal operating temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreak-in time:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 40 h\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e individual measurement protocol, mounting screws, stylus brush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat tracking force is ideal for the Benz Micro Ebony L?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenz specifies 1.6 to 1.9 g. In our workshop in Wädenswil we usually set the cartridge towards the upper end, around 1.8 g – that's where tracking and dynamics are best balanced. We're happy to do the fine adjustment on your tonearm for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need an MC phono stage for the Ebony L?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. With 0.26 mV output voltage and 5 Ω internal impedance, the Ebony L belongs on a low-noise MC input. Benz recommends a load from 50 Ω upwards. On a pure MM input it stays too quiet – there, the Ebony H is the right variant of the series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the Micro-Ridge stylus profile mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Micro-Ridge diamond has a very narrow, elongated contact area that mimics the shape of the cutting stylus. That lets it pick up even the finest information from the groove and spread the tracking force over a larger area – more detail and, at the same time, less wear on your records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Benz Micro Ebony L at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause an MC cartridge lives on being set up correctly. At HD Zürisee in Wädenswil we mount the Ebony L, adjust tracking force, VTA and azimuth, and match it to your tonearm and phono stage. Call us at 044 680 22 00 or write via WhatsApp to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe right turntable is in our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eturntables\u003c\/a\u003e, the amplification it needs in \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ephono preamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e. More cartridges from the brand are in the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/benz-micro\"\u003eBENZ Micro\u003c\/a\u003e overview, alternative cartridges in the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003ecartridges\u003c\/a\u003e list, and care accessories under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/alles-vinyl\"\u003eAll Vinyl\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BENZ Micro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989490659664,"sku":null,"price":2295.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/benz-micro-ebony-l-mc-tonabnehmer-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1785439144"},{"product_id":"benzmicroebonytr","title":"Benz Micro Ebony TR MC Cartridge for SUT","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Benz Micro Ebony TR is a handmade Swiss moving-coil cartridge, consistently engineered for use with step-up transformers thanks to its extremely low output voltage and internal impedance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTR stands for Transformer: designer Albert Lukaschek reduced the winding to a minimum here to save moving mass and push the internal impedance down to 1 Ω. The result is 0.1 mV of output voltage – housed in the familiar ebony body of the Ebony series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Ebony TR?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the combination of 0.1 mV and 1 Ω is practically made for high-quality step-up transformers (SUT). Passive step-up instead of electronic amplification creates a background quietness that actively amplified chains often lack. The tiny coil mass makes the TR lightning-fast on transients – impulses arrive as if the instrument were standing in the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA specialist tool for the classic analogue chain of MC cartridge and step-up transformer, with an individual measurement protocol. Micro-Ridge diamond on a solid boron cantilever, iron cross-coil, ebony body. Which transformer matches a 1 Ω source impedance and your phono stage is something we work out together – this calculation goes wrong quickly otherwise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Ebony TR for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHonestly: the Ebony TR is a niche cartridge for purists. Without a transformer, simply too little signal arrives – if you don't own or plan to get a SUT, the Ebony L is the better choice. But if you love the classic transformer chain and build it properly, this is one of the most refined cartridges around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ebony TR is a specialist, not an all-rounder: without a step-up transformer it stays practically silent, but with the right SUT it plays deep black and lightning-fast. For purists of the transformer chain it's one of the finest options out there – if you don't have or plan to get a SUT, you're clearly better off with the Ebony L. Let's be honest: you have to want this chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCartridge type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moving Coil (MC), Ultra-Low Output (for SUT)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenerator:\u003c\/strong\u003e iron cross-coil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.1 mV (at 3.54 cm\/s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInternal impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended load impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt; 5 Ω (operation via step-up transformer)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStylus profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Micro-Ridge (bare diamond), 5 × 120 µm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCantilever:\u003c\/strong\u003e solid boron rod, 0.28 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompliance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 µm\/mN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTracking force:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.6 – 1.9 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVTA:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.7 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreak-in time:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 40 h\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e individual measurement protocol, mounting screws, stylus brush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I connect the Ebony TR to a normal MC input?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe'd advise against it. At 0.1 mV, the Ebony TR delivers too little signal for almost any active MC phono stage. It's built for use with a step-up transformer; Benz specifies a load of more than 5 Ω. We're happy to help you work out which transformer suits your chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does the Ebony TR have such a low output voltage?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFewer coil windings mean less moving mass and therefore more speed and precision. The transformer passively recovers the level without adding electronic noise. This exact division of labour produces the quiet, deep-black background the TR variant is known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I care for the Ebony TR?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a dry stylus brush or a cleaning gel, always from back to front. Be careful with liquid cleaners near the ebony body. Give the cartridge around 40 hours of break-in time – after that the soundstage opens up noticeably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Benz Micro Ebony TR from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the TR can't show its potential without the right transformer. At HD Zürisee in Wädenswil we match cartridge, transformer and phono stage to each other, mount it fully on request and align it cleanly. Call us on 044 680 22 00 or message us on WhatsApp at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll find the right turntable under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e, transformers and phono preamps under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ePhono Preamps\u003c\/a\u003e. The rest of the brand's cartridges are in the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/benz-micro\"\u003eBENZ Micro\u003c\/a\u003e overview, more cartridges in the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003eCartridges\u003c\/a\u003e list, and record-care accessories under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/alles-vinyl\"\u003eAll Vinyl\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BENZ Micro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989490692432,"sku":null,"price":2295.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/benz-micro-ebony-tr-mc-tonabnehmer-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1785439144"},{"product_id":"benzmicrogullwingshr","title":"Benz Micro Gullwing SHR MC Cartridge, High Output","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Benz Micro Gullwing SHR is an open-design Swiss moving-coil cartridge with high output voltage, a rhodium-plated brass frame and an iron-free ruby cross generator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMechanically it's the twin of the SLR: the same open Gullwing architecture, the same milled brass frame from the LP S family, the same 12.2 g. The two are distinguished only by the winding – the SHR delivers roughly double the signal at \u003cstrong\u003e0.7 mV\u003c\/strong\u003e. That's exactly what makes it the less demanding of the two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Gullwing SHR?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause not every good phono stage is a high-gain machine. Tube stages often sit at 50 to 60 dB, and there a 0.34 mV cartridge quickly turns into an exercise in noise. The SHR fixes this at the root: the ruby generator, oversized neodymium magnet and Micro-Ridge diamond stay untouched, only the level rises. You get ruby finesse without the level headaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA high-output MC for MC inputs with moderate gain and for tube phono stages in the 50 to 60 dB range. Open design, rhodium-plated brass frame, iron-free ruby cross generator with neodymium magnet, Micro-Ridge on a boron cantilever. On request we mount and align it completely – the exposed coils prefer a steady hand over bravery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Gullwing SHR for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlainly put: ideal if you have a good but not extremely low-noise MC or tube phono stage and still want ruby-level performance. If you own a top-tier high-gain MC stage, the quieter SLR gets you a touch further. And if you only have an MM input anyway, a moving-magnet cartridge is the better fit – high output doesn't turn an MC into an MM.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SHR brings real ruby finesse to phono stages that don't have the last reserve of gain, tube stages explicitly included. Open design and brass frame deliver openness up top and authority in the bass, and the strong output makes integration pleasantly uncomplicated. If you own a top-tier high-gain MC stage, the SLR serves you a touch more finely – for everyone else, the SHR is the more sensible half of the twin pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCartridge type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moving Coil (MC), High Output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenerator:\u003c\/strong\u003e iron-free ruby cross with oversized neodymium magnet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 mV (at 3.54 cm\/s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInternal impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 38 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended load impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt; 400 Ω (often 47 kΩ with tube stages)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended phono gain:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 – 60 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStylus profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Micro-Ridge (bare diamond), 5 × 120 µm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCantilever:\u003c\/strong\u003e solid boron rod, 0.28 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrame:\u003c\/strong\u003e brass, rhodium-plated, open design without housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompliance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 µm\/mN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTracking force:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.8 – 2.0 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.2 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e individual measurement protocol, mounting screws, spirit level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need an MC or MM input for the Gullwing SHR?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn MC input. Despite the high output, the SHR is a true moving-coil cartridge. At 0.7 millivolts it suits MC inputs with moderate gain and tube phono stages in the 50 to 60 decibel range. It can work with very high-gain MM inputs – we check that for you beforehand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich load resistance suits the Gullwing SHR?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenz recommends more than 400 ohms at an internal impedance of 38 ohms. On tube stages the SHR often runs very naturally at 47 kilohms. The best value depends on your phono stage, so we try it out on your chain rather than claiming a fixed number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I clean an open cartridge like the Gullwing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNever with compressed air. A very soft stylus brush, always from back to front, occasionally a dry brush for the brass frame, and a minimal dose of cleaning gel for the diamond. The exposed coils don't tolerate rough handling or cotton swabs getting too close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSHR or SLR – which Gullwing suits me?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour phono stage decides. If it has more than 60 decibels of gain and is very low-noise, go for the SLR at 0.34 millivolts. If you're at 50 to 60 decibels or run a tube stage, the SHR at 0.7 millivolts is the more assured choice. Mechanically the two are identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Benz Micro Gullwing SHR from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause matching it to your phono stage determines the sound, especially with high output. We at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil mount, align and tune the Gullwing to your chain – gain and load included. Call us on 044 680 22 00 or message us on WhatsApp at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe right phono stage in the 50 to 60 dB range is under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ePhono Preamps\u003c\/a\u003e, the matching turntable under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e. More cartridges are in the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003eCartridges\u003c\/a\u003e overview, the brand's full range under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/benz-micro\"\u003eBENZ Micro\u003c\/a\u003e, care and alignment tools under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/alles-vinyl\"\u003eAll Vinyl\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BENZ Micro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989490725200,"sku":null,"price":2295.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/benz-micro-gullwing-shr-mc-tonabnehmer-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1785439144"},{"product_id":"benzmicrogullwingslr","title":"Benz Micro Gullwing SLR MC Cartridge, Low Output","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Benz Micro Gullwing SLR is an open-design Swiss moving-coil cartridge with low output voltage, a rhodium-plated brass frame and an iron-free ruby cross generator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gullwing is a hybrid of the flagship LP S, the Ruby and the Glider lines: open architecture without an enclosing body, plus the heavy, rhodium-plated brass frame. No body means no standing waves inside the housing – and the frame steadies the tonearm at the same time. It takes its name from the upward-curved flanks that recall a certain gullwing door from Stuttgart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Gullwing SLR?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause here the iron-free ruby cross works with the strongest neodymium magnet in the Benz range. That's only possible because the non-magnetic ruby plate acting as coil former can actually withstand the intense field – an iron core would simply saturate here. The Micro-Ridge diamond on a 0.28 mm boron rod translates that into an open, low-resonance soundstage, with the brass frame providing the foundation underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA low-output MC at 0.34 mV for high-quality MC phono stages from around 60 dB of gain up. Open design, rhodium-plated brass frame, ruby generator with oversized neodymium magnet, 12.2 g. Because of the exposed coils, we mount and clean the cartridge for you on request – a steady hand required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Gullwing SLR for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuite honestly: the SLR is for listeners with a top-tier, low-noise MC phono stage who want an open cartridge without giving up bass substance. If you have a tube stage or less gain headroom, the SHR at 0.7 mV is the better fit. And if you tend to get hasty when swapping records: the exposed coils don't forgive much, so it's worth knowing that upfront.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gullwing SLR is the more refined of the two Gullwing cartridges: open, low-resonance, with the solid foundation of the brass frame. It wants a top-tier MC phono stage and a medium- to heavyweight arm – then it stages a soundstage that reaches deep into the room. The open design is the price for that: it doesn't like rough hands, but rewards you with an airiness that closed cartridges rarely achieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat the trade press says:\u003c\/em\u003e “During these second auditions, I noticed that the Gullwing's sound has a lot of 'early-Koetsu' savoir-faire.” – Herb Reichert, Stereophile, Gramophone Dreams #83, April 2024. Previously already listed in The Absolute Sound's High-End Audio Buyer's Guide 2011.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCartridge type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moving Coil (MC), Low Output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenerator:\u003c\/strong\u003e iron-free ruby cross with oversized neodymium magnet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.34 mV (at 3.54 cm\/s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInternal impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 38 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended load impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt; 400 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended phono gain:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt; 60 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStylus profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Micro-Ridge (bare diamond), 5 × 120 µm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCantilever:\u003c\/strong\u003e solid boron rod, 0.28 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrame:\u003c\/strong\u003e brass, rhodium-plated, open design without housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 Hz – 50 kHz (±1 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannel separation:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt; 35 dB (1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannel balance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 0.5 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTracking ability:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80 µm (315 Hz, 2 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompliance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 µm\/mN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTracking force:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.8 – 2.0 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVTA:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreak-in time:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 40 h\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.2 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e individual measurement protocol, mounting screws, spirit level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat load resistance should I set for the Gullwing SLR?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenz recommends more than 400 ohms. In practice we often land between 500 and 1000 ohms, which gives a good balance of dynamics and silky highs. Values that are too low rob the cartridge of both air and drive. We find the exact value together on your phono stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat phono stage does the Gullwing SLR need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA true MC stage with more than 60 decibels of gain. At 0.34 millivolts the SLR is a classic low-output cartridge that shows only half its quality on weak or noisy inputs. If your gain isn't enough, the SHR at 0.7 millivolts is the more suitable route.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Gullwing SLR suit my tonearm?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 12.2 grams and a compliance of 15, it feels most at home on medium- to heavyweight arms. On very light arms the resonance frequency shifts too high and the bass becomes unsettled. We work out the combination for you before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between the Gullwing SLR and SHR?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly the winding, and with it the output level. The SLR delivers 0.34 millivolts and wants a strong MC preamp from 60 decibels up. The SHR delivers 0.7 millivolts and suits tube stages and less powerful phono stages in the 50 to 60 decibel range. Frame, diamond and generator are identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Benz Micro Gullwing SLR from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause an open cartridge only reaches this quality class through careful mounting. We at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil adjust tracking force, VTA and azimuth and tune the Gullwing to your chain. Call us on 044 680 22 00 or message us on WhatsApp at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe right gain from 60 dB up is under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ePhono Preamps\u003c\/a\u003e, the matching turntable under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e. More cartridges are in the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003eCartridges\u003c\/a\u003e overview, the brand's full range under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/benz-micro\"\u003eBENZ Micro\u003c\/a\u003e, brushes and alignment tools under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/alles-vinyl\"\u003eAll Vinyl\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BENZ Micro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989490757968,"sku":null,"price":2295.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/benz-micro-gullwing-slr-mc-tonabnehmer-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1785439144"},{"product_id":"benzmicrolp","title":"Benz Micro LP MC Cartridge, Low Output","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Benz Micro LP is a handmade Swiss moving-coil cartridge with an ebony body and an iron-free ruby cross generator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the slim variant of the LP family: aged ebony as the body, a ruby cross plate as coil former, a mirror-polished diamond on a solid boron rod – and deliberately no extra metal frame. At 10.7 g it stays light enough for practically any medium-weight tonearm, without you having to fiddle with the counterweight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the LP?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it plays with body and emotion without ever tipping into analytical coldness. The iron-free ruby core keeps magnetic distortion out of the signal path, and the fine Micro-Ridge diamond still reads the tight inner grooves cleanly. In systems that get everything technically right yet still sound a bit clinical, the LP is astonishingly often the missing ingredient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA low-output MC at 0.34 mV for a proper MC phono stage: aged ebony, ruby generator, Micro-Ridge diamond on a boron rod, built by hand piece by piece in Switzerland. We take care of mounting, tracking force, VTA and azimuth completely on request – an MC cartridge rewards you for it with years of clean tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the LP for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlainly put: for pleasure listeners who put on jazz, classical or singer-songwriter records in the evening and want a warm, natural tonal foundation. At 0.34 mV it needs a proper MC preamp; on a simple combi input it stays pale and quiet. And if you run a heavy arm and want maximum stability, you're better off with the 16.4 g LP S – the LP is the more agile of the two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe LP is the right medicine for systems that play precisely but somewhat dry. Ebony and the iron-free ruby core give a tonal foundation with meat on the bone, without sacrificing detail. At 10.7 g it fits almost any medium-weight arm, with no counterweight acrobatics. For most vinyl listeners it's not the stepping stone to the LP S, but the destination itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCartridge type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moving Coil (MC), Low Output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenerator:\u003c\/strong\u003e iron-free ruby cross\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.34 mV (at 3.54 cm\/s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInternal impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 38 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended load impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt; 400 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStylus profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Micro-Ridge (bare diamond), 5 × 120 µm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCantilever:\u003c\/strong\u003e solid boron rod, 0.28 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e aged ebony, without metal frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 Hz – 50 kHz (±1 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannel separation:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt; 35 dB (1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompliance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 µm\/mN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTracking force:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.8 – 2.0 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVTA:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.7 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e individual frequency response chart, mounting screws, stylus brush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat load impedance suits the Benz Micro LP?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenz specifies more than 400 ohms. In practice, 500 to 1000 ohms sounds most balanced: enough damping for clean highs without robbing the cartridge of substance. Higher values are possible and open up the treble further. We set the right value on your phono stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much tracking force should the LP have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer states 1.8 to 2.0 grams. In our workshop we usually land around 1.9 grams, where tracking accuracy is right with minimal wear. It's important to measure with a precision scale at record height, not off to the side on the platter. We do the fine adjustment on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between the Benz Micro LP and the LP S?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectrically nothing: same ruby generator, same 0.34 millivolts, same diamond. The difference is mechanical. The LP has a pure ebony body and weighs 10.7 grams, while the LP S additionally sits in a solid brass frame and tips the scale at 16.4 grams. More mass, more stability, needs a heavier arm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Benz Micro LP from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause an MC cartridge lives or dies by its setup. We at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil mount the LP, adjust tracking force, VTA and azimuth, and tune it to your tonearm and phono stage. Our technician Mauri has been doing this for years. Call us on 044 680 22 00 or message us on WhatsApp at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the matching turntable under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e, the gain behind it among the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ePhono Preamps\u003c\/a\u003e. More cartridges are in the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003eCartridges\u003c\/a\u003e overview, the brand's full range under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/benz-micro\"\u003eBENZ Micro\u003c\/a\u003e, and everything else around the groove under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/alles-vinyl\"\u003eAll Vinyl\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BENZ Micro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989490790736,"sku":null,"price":3060.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/benz-micro-lp-mc-tonabnehmer-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1785439144"},{"product_id":"benzmicrolps","title":"Benz Micro LP S MC Cartridge, Reference","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Benz Micro LP S is the brand's reference model: a handcrafted Swiss moving-coil cartridge whose vented ebony body sits in a solid brass frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the outside it looks almost identical to the smaller LP – the same aged ebony, the same iron-free ruby square-rod generator, the same boron cantilever. The difference lies in the frame: the LP S rests in a machined brass chassis that brings it from 10.7 to \u003cstrong\u003e16.4 g\u003c\/strong\u003e. That extra five and a half grams of mass isn't cosmetic – it's the whole concept.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the LP S?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause mass in a cartridge means calm. The heavy frame absorbs the energy the generator pushes back into the body instead of passing it on to the tonearm. You hear that where it gets difficult: in loud tuttis, in the inner grooves, in the low bass. Midrange gains saturation, the soundstage layers in depth rather than just width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA low-output reference cartridge with 0.34 mV for a first-class MC phono stage: vented ebony in a solid brass frame, iron-free ruby generator, Micro-Ridge diamond on a 0.28 mm boron cantilever. Because of the high mass, we work out the tonearm combination in advance and can mount it completely on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the LP S suited for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHonestly: the LP S is for vinyl enthusiasts looking for a cartridge for life, who have invested in a first-class phono stage. Anyone who only occasionally plays a record is more credibly served by the lighter LP. And not every tonearm balances 16.4 g with the standard counterweight – something better clarified beforehand rather than after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe LP S isn't a cartridge you swap out again in two years – it's an end point. The brass frame is the only real difference from the LP, and it changes more than 5.7 grams would suggest. If you bring a first-class phono stage and a medium-to-heavy tonearm, you get calm and substance at reference level. The rest of the chain, however, needs to keep up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAward: Stereophile Recommended Components, October 2010.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCartridge type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moving Coil (MC), Low Output (Reference)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenerator:\u003c\/strong\u003e iron-free ruby square-rod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.34 mV (at 3.54 cm\/s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInternal impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 38 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended load impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt; 400 Ω (datasheet: 500 – 47,000 Ω)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStylus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Micro-Ridge (bare diamond), 5 × 120 µm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCantilever:\u003c\/strong\u003e solid boron rod, 0.28 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e vented, machined ebony in a solid brass frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 Hz – 50 kHz (±1 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannel separation:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt; 35 dB (1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannel balance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 0.5 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTracking ability:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80 µm (315 Hz, 2 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompliance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 µm\/mN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTracking force:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.8 – 2.0 g (datasheet range up to 2.2 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVTA:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreak-in time:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 40 h\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16.4 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e individual measurement protocol, mounting screws, stylus brush, storage box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I recognise the LP S if it looks so similar to the LP?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the frame and the weight. The LP S sits in a solid, machined brass chassis and weighs 16.4 grams; the LP has no frame and weighs 10.7 grams. In product photos both look almost identical because the ebony body is the same. On a tonearm scale, the difference is immediately there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich tonearm suits the Benz Micro LP S best?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of the 16.4 grams of self-mass and the medium compliance of 15, the LP S harmonises with medium-to-heavy tonearms. Light arms push the resonance frequency out of the favourable window and don't control the energy. We work out the combination with your arm before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I set the tracking force on the LP S?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenz specifies 1.8 to 2.0 grams as the optimum. The datasheet gives a usable range up to 2.2 grams, rarely needed. We measure with a precision scale at record height and listen through the window. We're happy to do the fine adjustment in Wädenswil on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does the LP S need to break in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 40 hours. Fresh out of the box the suspension still sounds taut, and bass and space open up only gradually. Just play records normally during this time – no special break-in ritual needed. After that, the sound stays stable for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Benz Micro LP S at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause a reference cartridge only comes into its own with a clean setup. We at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil check tonearm compatibility beforehand, mount it, adjust tracking force, VTA and azimuth, and tune the chain. Call us at 044 680 22 00 or write via WhatsApp to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA reference cartridge wants a matching turntable – found under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e – and a phono stage that amplifies 0.34 mV noise-free: \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ePhono preamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e. Alternatives are in the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003ecartridges\u003c\/a\u003e overview, the brand's full range under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/benz-micro\"\u003eBENZ Micro\u003c\/a\u003e, care and brushes under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/alles-vinyl\"\u003eAll Vinyl\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BENZ Micro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989490823504,"sku":null,"price":3060.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/benz-micro-lp-s-mc-tonabnehmer-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1785439178"},{"product_id":"benzmicrorefs","title":"Benz Micro Reference S MC Cartridge, Low Output","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Benz Micro Reference S is a light, handcrafted Swiss moving-coil cartridge with a bruyère wood body and a low-impedance, copper-wound cross-coil generator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body is made from bruyère – the same root wood used for high-quality tobacco pipes, prized for its damping properties. Add a Micro-Ridge diamond on a boron cantilever, an internal impedance of only 5 Ω, and a total weight of 9 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Reference S?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it tells music as a whole instead of breaking it into parts. The copper-wound cross-armature sits at a low 5 Ω, which makes it uncritical about load impedance and allows almost any setting from 100 Ω upwards. The Micro-Ridge profile at 5 × 120 µm precisely traces the groove walls, while the bruyère body takes out the artificial hardness. Voices and acoustic instruments gain a bloom that still doesn't tire after three hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA low-output MC with 0.26 mV that belongs on a low-noise MC phono stage, complete with an individual measurement protocol. Bruyère body, copper cross-coil, 5 Ω internal impedance, load from 100 Ω, tracking force between 1.8 and 2.2 g. At 9 g the Reference S is among the lighter Benz cartridges, which suits medium-heavy tonearms as well as some lighter ones. We're happy to handle mounting and alignment for you on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Reference S suited for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraight talk: the Reference S is for listeners who put naturalness above clinical sharpness. At 0.26 mV it belongs on a genuinely low-noise MC preamp – on a tightly-budgeted standard input it sounds flat, and that would be a shame. If you're after maximum punch and attack, you'll find louder arguments elsewhere. Its low weight, on the other hand, makes it unusually flexible when choosing a tonearm; with very light carbon arms we work out the resonance frequency beforehand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Reference S is one of those cartridges you don't buy for a single trait, but for the sum of them. The bruyère body takes out hardness, the 9 g open up an unusually wide choice of tonearms, and the low 5 Ω make matching to the phono stage relaxed. Just don't skimp on gain – then it plays stubbornly above its class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCartridge type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moving Coil (MC), Low Output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenerator:\u003c\/strong\u003e copper-wound cross-coil (cross-armature), low impedance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.26 mV (at 3.54 cm\/s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInternal impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended load impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt; 100 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStylus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Micro-Ridge (bare diamond), 5 × 120 µm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCantilever:\u003c\/strong\u003e modified boron rod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e bruyère wood (root wood)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompliance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 µm\/mN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTracking force:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.8 – 2.2 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVTA:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptimal operating temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreak-in time:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 40 h\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e individual measurement protocol, mounting screws, stylus brush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat phono stage does the Reference S need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA low-noise MC phono stage. With 0.26 mV output voltage, the Reference S is a decidedly quiet cartridge – an MM input alone isn't enough. Thanks to its low internal impedance of 5 Ω, it also works well with step-up transformers. We're happy to work out which combination suits your chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat load impedance is ideal for the Reference S?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenz Micro specifies more than 100 Ω. Because of the low internal resistance of 5 Ω, the Reference S is uncritical about the load and works with many MC phono stages. We find the value with the most natural balance together, on your phono stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Reference S suit light tonearms?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt only 9 g it's one of the lighter Benz cartridges and therefore flexible. It runs well on medium-heavy arms as well as some lighter ones. With very light carbon arms you should check the resonance frequency beforehand – tell us your turntable and we'll work it out for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow high should the tracking force be?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenz Micro specifies a range of 1.8 to 2.2 g. Within that range you'll find the point with the best balance of tracking and openness; too little tracking force doesn't save a record, it costs it. We're happy to do the fine adjustment with a scale and test record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Benz Micro Reference S at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause a cartridge of this class lives on alignment. Our experienced team mounts the Reference S, sets tracking force, VTA and azimuth, and matches it to tonearm and phono stage – and at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil that also includes the honest word if a combination simply doesn't work. Reach us at 044 680 22 00, via WhatsApp at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or at shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA matching turntable is under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e, the low-noise amplification behind it under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ePhono preamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e. More cartridges are in the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003ecartridges\u003c\/a\u003e overview, brushes, scales and cleaning under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/alles-vinyl\"\u003eAll Vinyl\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BENZ Micro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989490856272,"sku":null,"price":1900.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/benz-micro-reference-s-mc-tonabnehmer-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1785439178"},{"product_id":"benzmicrorubyz","title":"Benz Micro Ruby Z MC Cartridge, Low Output","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Benz Micro Ruby Z is a handcrafted Swiss moving-coil cartridge with low output voltage, a zebrano wood body and an iron-free ruby square-rod generator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt sits at the top of Benz Micro's Ruby line: a body machined from zebrano, a ruby square plate as the coil former, and a Micro-Ridge diamond on a boron cantilever. Each unit is handmade and comes with its own measurement protocol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Ruby Z?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it brings together two things that rarely come together: calm and resolution. The zebrano body absorbs micro-vibrations before they return as hardness in the treble. The ruby core is non-magnetic and light, keeping moving mass low and the cartridge fast on transients. The Micro-Ridge profile at 5 × 120 µm sits deep in the groove and pulls substance rather than sibilance even out of the inner grooves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA low-output MC with 0.35 mV that demands a strong, low-noise MC phono stage: Benz specifies over 60 dB of gain and a load from 400 Ω. Add 10.2 g of self-weight and a compliance of 15 µm\/mN – a combination that works cleanly on medium-heavy 9- to 12-inch-class tonearms. On request we handle mounting and alignment completely: tracking force, VTA, azimuth, overhang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Ruby Z suited for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraight talk: the Ruby Z is for people who want to hear detail musically integrated rather than dissected. If your rack only holds a phono stage with modest gain, invest there first – otherwise the best of this cartridge disappears into the noise floor. If you have a stage in the 50 to 60 dB range and don't want to rebuild, you're simply better served by the louder Ruby ZH. And the wooden housing likes a stable room climate: right above the radiator is not a good spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ruby Z is one of those cartridges after which, two record sides in, you stop paying attention to the technology. Voices and acoustic instruments stand firmly in the room without anyone artificially sharpening their contours. The equation only works out with a matching phono stage, though – that's not fussiness with a low-output MC, it's physics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat the trade press says:\u003c\/em\u003e \"The Ruby Z not only delivers on the excellence suggested by its cost, but also outperforms its predecessor in every way, with improvements extending to tracking, musicality, and soundstaging.\" – TONEAudio Magazine, Lawrence Devoe, 2012.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCartridge type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moving Coil (MC), Low Output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenerator:\u003c\/strong\u003e iron-free ruby square-rod (ruby plate as coil former)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.35 mV (at 3.54 cm\/s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInternal impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 38 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended load impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt; 400 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended phono gain:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt; 60 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStylus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Micro-Ridge (bare diamond), 5 × 120 µm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCantilever:\u003c\/strong\u003e solid boron rod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e zebrano wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompliance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 µm\/mN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTracking force:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.8 – 2.0 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.2 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreak-in time:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 40 h\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e individual measurement protocol, mounting screws, stylus brush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat phono stage does the Ruby Z need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA low-noise MC phono stage with more than 60 dB of gain, according to Benz Micro. With 0.35 mV output voltage, the Ruby Z is a classic low-output MC: too little gain costs you dynamics and adds noise. Alternatively, a step-up transformer in front of an MM input works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat load resistance does the Ruby Z need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenz Micro specifies more than 400 Ω, open-ended upward. In practice, the most coherent balance of soundstage width and bass weight often sits between 500 and 1000 Ω. The exact value depends on your phono stage – we'll set it for you on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long do I need to break in the Ruby Z?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect around 40 hours of playing time. In this period the damping elements loosen up and the treble opens fully. Fresh out of the box the cartridge can sound a bit reserved and taut in the bass – that settles on its own, no action needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Ruby Z suit my tonearm?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 10.2 g and 15 µm\/mN compliance, the Ruby Z fits most medium-heavy arms in the 9- to 12-inch class, for example from Rega, SME or Jelco. It only gets tricky with very light arms. Tell us your turntable and we'll work out the resonance frequency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Benz Micro Ruby Z at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause an MC cartridge lives on setup, not on the datasheet. At HD Zürisee in Wädenswil we mount the Ruby Z, adjust tracking force, VTA and azimuth, and match load and gain to your phono stage. Call us at 044 680 22 00, write via WhatsApp to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls), or to shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe right turntable is under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e, the phono stage you need under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ePhono preamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e. More cartridges from the brand are in the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/benz-micro\"\u003eBENZ Micro\u003c\/a\u003e overview, everything for the black groove under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/alles-vinyl\"\u003eAll Vinyl\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BENZ Micro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989490889040,"sku":null,"price":2295.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/benz-micro-ruby-z-mc-tonabnehmer-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1785439179"},{"product_id":"benzmicrorubyzh","title":"Benz Micro Ruby ZH MC Cartridge, High Output","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Benz Micro Ruby ZH is a handcrafted Swiss moving-coil cartridge with a boosted output voltage of 0.7 mV, a zebrano wood body and an iron-free ruby square-rod generator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnically the ZH is the twin of the Ruby Z – same body, same ruby square plate, same Micro-Ridge diamond. The difference lies in the winding: more turns, double the output voltage. That makes the ZH suited to phono stages in the 50 to 60 dB gain range, typically tube phono stages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Ruby ZH?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause in practice the level question decides the sound more often than any sound description. If your phono stage lacks the headroom for a low-output MC, you get noise instead of resolution – and no ruby plate in the world will un-hear that. The ZH solves it at the source: 0.7 mV gives your stage enough to work with without overdriving it. The rest is the same mechanism as the Z – zebrano damps, the iron-free core keeps overtones clean, the boron cantilever transmits every impulse without detour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA high-output MC for phono stages with 50 to 60 dB gain, with its own individual measurement protocol from the factory. Zebrano body, ruby generator, Micro-Ridge profile at 5 × 120 µm, load from 400 Ω. At 10.2 g and 15 µm\/mN compliance, the ZH is a case for medium-heavy tonearms. Mounting, alignment and matching to your chain, we handle completely on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Ruby ZH suited for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHonestly: the ZH is the right choice if your phono stage is a tube stage or a moderately amplifying MC stage and you don't want to add a step-up transformer. One important point to note: with Benz, \"High Output\" means 0.7 mV – noticeably quieter than an MM cartridge's usual 4 to 5 mV. On an ordinary MM input with around 40 dB you'll therefore be short on level. If, on the other hand, you have a high-gain MC stage above 60 dB, you'll get the last bit of resolution out of the quieter Ruby Z.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ZH isn't a compromise, it's an adaptation to the reality of many systems. If you own a good tube phono stage and want to keep it, this gets you the full Ruby mechanism without rebuilding the electronics. There's one condition: the input must be low-noise. If it is, the ZH plays with the same composure as its quieter sibling – and you save yourself the step-up transformer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCartridge type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moving Coil (MC), High Output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenerator:\u003c\/strong\u003e iron-free ruby square-rod (ruby plate as coil former)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 mV (at 3.54 cm\/s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInternal impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 38 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended load impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt; 400 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended phono gain:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 – 60 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStylus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Micro-Ridge (bare diamond), 5 × 120 µm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCantilever:\u003c\/strong\u003e solid boron rod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e zebrano wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompliance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 µm\/mN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTracking force:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.8 – 2.0 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.2 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreak-in time:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 40 h\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e individual measurement protocol, mounting screws, stylus brush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich phono stage suits the Ruby ZH?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA phono stage with 50 to 60 dB of gain, according to Benz Micro – typically tube phono stages and MC stages with moderate gain. The load should be above 400 Ω. Tell us your device and we'll tell you whether level and load match up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I connect the Ruby ZH to a normal MM input?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerally not optimally. A standard MM input delivers around 40 dB and is designed for 4 to 5 mV – the ZH's 0.7 mV stays noticeably too quiet there. You need a stage with 50 to 60 dB gain or a switchable phono preamp with an MC setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between Ruby Z and Ruby ZH?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly the output voltage, and therefore the matching phono stage. Body, ruby generator, Micro-Ridge diamond, weight and compliance are identical. The Z delivers 0.35 mV and wants over 60 dB of gain, the ZH delivers 0.7 mV and feels at home between 50 and 60 dB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does the Ruby ZH take to break in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 40 hours of operation. By then the suspension loosens up, the bass gets deeper, and the treble loses the last trace of hardness. You don't need to do anything special for this – just play records and don't judge the cartridge after the first side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Benz Micro Ruby ZH at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause with the ZH, level matching decides whether the cartridge shows its potential. We at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil check your phono stage, mount and align the cartridge, and match load and gain. Get in touch at 044 680 22 00, via WhatsApp at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls), or at shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe right amplification is under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ePhono preamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e, the turntable to go with it under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e. More cartridges are in the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003ecartridges\u003c\/a\u003e overview, care and alignment tools under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/alles-vinyl\"\u003eAll Vinyl\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BENZ Micro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989490921808,"sku":null,"price":2295.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/benz-micro-ruby-zh-mc-tonabnehmer-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1785439179"},{"product_id":"clearaudioartistv2","title":"Clearaudio Artist V2 Moving Magnet Cartridge","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Clearaudio Artist V2 is an upper-mid-range moving magnet (MM) cartridge in a hand-polished ebony body, with an elliptical diamond on an aluminium cantilever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the V2 MM line, the Artist sits above the Concept and Performer and below the Virtuoso, Maestro and Charisma. It shares its cantilever and stylus profile with the smaller models – the difference here is the tighter selection and pairing of components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Artist V2?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClearaudio measures, analyses and selects its V2 cartridges by hand. For the Artist V2 that means over 28 dB channel separation and channel balance under 0.6 dB – each one step tighter than the Performer V2. On top of that comes around 3.8 mV output voltage, which delivers plenty of level into any MM phono stage with a 47 kΩ load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you'll hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mature, finely resolved presentation with natural warmth. The Artist V2 layers the soundstage neatly, keeps the treble silky and gives voices substance. The more precise imaging compared to the smaller models is most noticeable with densely arranged music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Artist V2 for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor vinyl listeners who want to move into the upper MM world without an MC phono stage. Plain talk: if you're after the best in the elliptical class, the Virtuoso V2 with 4.0 mV, 90 µm tracking ability and 30 dB channel separation is the more consistent choice. And if you really want finer resolution, there's no way around a boron cantilever – that only starts with the Maestro and Charisma. The Artist V2 is the balanced middle ground, and that's rarely the worst place to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Artist V2 is the point where the V2 MM line grows up: same stylus as below, noticeably cleaner measurements, the same lack of fuss. Which level suits your arm and phono stage is something we're happy to work out with you at HD Zürisee on Lake Zurich.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: moving magnet (MM), high output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput voltage: approx. 3.8 mV (1 kHz \/ 5 cm\/s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus profile: elliptical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCantilever: aluminium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody: ebony, hand-polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 24 Hz – 20 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChannel separation: \u0026gt; 28 dB (1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChannel balance: \u0026lt; 0.6 dB (1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracking ability: 80 µm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended tracking force: 2.2 g, range 2.0–2.5 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoil impedance: 0.67 kΩ (1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoil inductance: 0.40 H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoad: 47 kΩ \/ 100 pF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: approx. 8.4 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount: ½ inch standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus replacement: factory only, cartridge must be sent in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere does the Artist V2 sit in the Clearaudio MM line?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbove the Concept and Performer, below the Virtuoso, Maestro and Charisma. It uses the range's low-resonance ebony body with an elliptical diamond on an aluminium cantilever. The step up from the Performer V2 lies in the tighter selection: more channel separation, smaller channel deviation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I replace the stylus on the Artist V2 myself?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The stylus on Clearaudio's V2 cartridges can't be swapped by the customer. The cartridge is sent in, fitted with a new stylus assembly at the factory, and sent back. A re-alignment in the tonearm is then essential – we're happy to take care of that part for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Artist V2 an MM or an MC?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA moving magnet cartridge with around 3.8 mV output voltage. It runs on any MM phono stage with a 47 kΩ load and needs neither an MC input nor a step-up transformer – that's the convenience advantage over moving coil cartridges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a special tonearm for the Artist V2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. At around 8.4 g and with medium stylus compliance, the Artist V2 suits the vast majority of tonearms with medium effective mass. Tell us your turntable and arm and we'll check the combination in advance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Artist V2 from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we don't just sell cartridges – we mount, align and tune them to your system. We'll tell you honestly when the step up to the next level is worth the extra cost and when it isn't – and as an authorised Clearaudio dealer, the warranty is handled properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll find the right electronics and foundation among our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ephono preamps\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/tonarme\"\u003etonearms\u003c\/a\u003e. Care and alignment tools are under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/plattenspieler-zubehor\"\u003eturntable accessories\u003c\/a\u003e, and more cartridges to compare are under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003ecartridges\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clearaudio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989498261840,"sku":null,"price":650.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/clearaudio-artist-v2-moving-magnet-tonabnehmer-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1785846749"},{"product_id":"clearaudiobalancev2bl","title":"Clearaudio Balance V2 Phono Preamp, Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Clearaudio Balance V2 is a fully balanced phono preamp for MM and MC cartridges with XLR inputs and outputs, a switchable subsonic filter and a headphone output – here in the black anodised aluminium housing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt raises your cartridge's tiny signal to line level without adding anything of its own. The balanced design carries the signal mirrored through the entire circuit; whatever interference creeps in along the way cancels itself out at the end. What's left is music against a very quiet background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Balance V2?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause two things come together here that rarely do: consistent balance and ease of use. The Balance V2 is balanced on both sides – XLR goes in as well as out, not just out. That pays off especially with quiet MC cartridges and longer cable runs. Add to that separately optimised MM and MC stages, a switchable subsonic filter against rumble and warped records, mute and automatic operation via a front-panel button, and a housing machined from a solid block of aluminium. The power supply lives in its own chassis, where it bothers no one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you'll hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalm, and dynamics without compression on top of it. An orchestral crescendo comes through unrestrained, instead of clipping its horns inside the phono stage. The tonal balance is neutral and mature, details stand free without anyone having touched a treble control. Over XLR the soundstage opens up noticeably further than over RCA – if you have the option, use it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Balance V2 for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor discerning listeners who want a high-level phono stage and don't want to keep re-adjusting it: the loading is fixed at 47 kiloohms for MM and 500 ohms for MC, matching the vast majority of good cartridges. Plain talk: if you run exotic cartridges with an unusual loading requirement, or you like to experiment, you're better served by a freely adjustable stage. And if you want to run two turntables in parallel, look at the larger Balance Reference Phono – the Balance V2 has one system input, not two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mature, consistently balanced phono stage that proves its quality not through a list of switches but through calm and composure. A subsonic filter, headphone output and outboard power supply make it practical for everyday use, and AUDIO's Golden Ear award in 2020 confirms the direction. Whether your cartridge suits the fixed loading values is something we can tell you at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil in two minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e fully balanced phono preamp for MM and MC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating mode:\u003c\/strong\u003e MM\/MC switchable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGain:\u003c\/strong\u003e +46 dB (MM) \/ +66 dB (MC), each at 1 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput impedance\/capacitance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 47 kΩ \/ 270 pF (MM), 500 Ω \/ 270 pF (MC), fixed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e RCA (unbalanced) and XLR (balanced)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e RCA (unbalanced) and XLR (balanced)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput level:\u003c\/strong\u003e fixed level and variable level via the volume control, max. \u0026gt; 12 V (1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150 Ω (XLR) \/ 75 Ω (RCA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone output:\u003c\/strong\u003e yes – 6.3 mm jack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRIAA accuracy:\u003c\/strong\u003e ± 0.1 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistortion:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 0.001 % (IEC A)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e − 78 dB (MM) \/ − 79 dB (MC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChannel separation:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt; 92 dB at 1 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeadroom:\u003c\/strong\u003e +23 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubsonic filter:\u003c\/strong\u003e switchable, 20 Hz (− 6 dB\/octave, per channel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperation:\u003c\/strong\u003e volume control, mute and automatic operation via front-panel button\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e external power supply, ± 18 V DC (power supply + 21 V DC), 1.4 m connecting cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e max. 6.6 W, standby \u0026lt; 0.3 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W × H × D):\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 240 × 62 × 145 mm (158 mm incl. RCA sockets)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 2.3 kg (preamp) + approx. 1.4 kg (power supply)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHousing\/finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e machined aluminium, black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel no.:\u003c\/strong\u003e EL033\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-year manufacturer's warranty from registration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/strong\u003e preamp, external power supply with connecting cable (1.4 m)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the balanced XLR connection give me?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCleaner, less interference-prone transmission. The Balance V2 is balanced on both sides, so XLR is available on both the input and the output. If your amplifier has balanced inputs, the route pays off especially over longer cable runs. You'll need an XLR cable pair for this, which isn't included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I set the loading for my MC cartridge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou don't – it's set at the factory. Clearaudio loads MM at 47 kiloohms and MC at 500 ohms, each at 270 picofarads. These values suit the vast majority of high-quality cartridges. All you switch is between MM and MC operation yourself – no fiddly switches on the underside required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the subsonic filter for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything below the music. The switchable filter kicks in at 20 Hz with 6 dB per octave, separately for each channel. It tames rumble, footfall and woofer pumping caused by slightly warped records, without touching the audible bass. With a clean setup, you can just leave it switched off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I also use the Balance V2 as a headphone amp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, for the turntable. The built-in headphone output with a 6.3 mm jack is controlled via the volume control on the front. You don't need an extra device for that. Other sources such as streamers or CD players can't be connected though – the Balance V2 only handles phono signals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Balance V2 from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause a phono stage of this class needs to match the cartridge, otherwise you're wasting the potential of both. We check the combination with you, set up the turntable and connections, and remain available afterwards too, as an authorised Clearaudio dealer. Reach us on +41 44 680 22 00, via WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or at shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll find the right cartridge under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003ecartridges\u003c\/a\u003e, plus \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eturntables\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/tonarme\"\u003etonearms\u003c\/a\u003e. Small parts for the turntable are in \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/plattenspieler-zubehor\"\u003eturntable accessories\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clearaudio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989498294608,"sku":null,"price":3100.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/clearaudio-balance-v2-phono-vorverstaerker-schwarz-frontansicht.jpg?v=1785846958"},{"product_id":"clearaudiobalancev2si","title":"Clearaudio Balance V2 Phono Preamp, Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Clearaudio Balance V2 is a fully balanced phono preamp for MM and MC cartridges with balanced XLR connections at both input and output, a switchable subsonic filter and a headphone output – here in silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cartridge delivers a few thousandths of a volt. Everything that happens after that decides how much of it stays music. The Balance V2 carries this signal mirrored through the entire circuit, so that interference cancels itself out at the output – the result is a listening experience against a very dark background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Balance V2?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalance here isn't a label on the back panel, it's carried all the way through: XLR is available on both the input and the output, and the entire signal path is built accordingly. Add to that separately optimised stages for moving magnet and moving coil, RIAA equalisation accurate to ± 0.1 dB, a switchable subsonic filter, and a housing that isn't bent but machined from a solid block of aluminium. The power supply lives in its own chassis – the most elegant way to keep transformer hum out of the signal path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you'll hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first thing you notice is what's missing: hiss, hash, that faint murmur between the grooves. What's left has contour. Big orchestral arcs run through to the end without the dynamics buckling, voices stand tangibly in the centre. Over the balanced connection the soundstage becomes noticeably wider and deeper than over RCA – a difference you don't have to go looking for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Balance V2 for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor listeners with a good cartridge who want a phono stage you connect once and then forget about. The loading values are fixed – 47 kiloohms for MM, 500 ohms for MC – tuned to the great majority of high-quality cartridges. Plain talk: if you like experimenting with impedances, or own a cartridge with an unusual loading requirement, you need a freely configurable stage. And if you want to connect two turntables at once, that's only possible with the Balance Reference Phono.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Balance V2 makes little fuss and gets a lot right: consistently balanced, very quiet, practical for everyday use with a subsonic filter and headphone output, cleanly separated with its outboard power supply. AUDIO awarded it the Golden Ear in 2020. Whether it suits your system and your chain is a five-minute question – ask us at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e fully balanced phono preamp for MM and MC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating mode:\u003c\/strong\u003e MM\/MC switchable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGain:\u003c\/strong\u003e +46 dB (MM) \/ +66 dB (MC), each at 1 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput impedance\/capacitance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 47 kΩ \/ 270 pF (MM), 500 Ω \/ 270 pF (MC), fixed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e RCA (unbalanced) and XLR (balanced)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e RCA (unbalanced) and XLR (balanced)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput level:\u003c\/strong\u003e fixed level and variable level via the volume control, max. \u0026gt; 12 V (1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150 Ω (XLR) \/ 75 Ω (RCA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone output:\u003c\/strong\u003e yes – 6.3 mm jack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRIAA accuracy:\u003c\/strong\u003e ± 0.1 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistortion:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 0.001 % (IEC A)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e − 78 dB (MM) \/ − 79 dB (MC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChannel separation:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt; 92 dB at 1 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeadroom:\u003c\/strong\u003e +23 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubsonic filter:\u003c\/strong\u003e switchable, 20 Hz (− 6 dB\/octave, per channel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperation:\u003c\/strong\u003e volume control, mute and automatic operation via front-panel button\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e external power supply, ± 18 V DC (power supply + 21 V DC), 1.4 m connecting cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e max. 6.6 W, standby \u0026lt; 0.3 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W × H × D):\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 240 × 62 × 145 mm (158 mm incl. RCA sockets)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 2.3 kg (preamp) + approx. 1.4 kg (power supply)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHousing\/finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e machined aluminium, silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel no.:\u003c\/strong\u003e EL033\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-year manufacturer's warranty from registration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/strong\u003e preamp, external power supply with connecting cable (1.4 m)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Balance V2 also have balanced inputs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Unlike many phono stages, the Balance V2 offers XLR not only on the output but on the input too. If your tonearm cable is wired balanced, the signal path stays fully balanced from the stylus right through to the amplifier. RCA is also available on both sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need to set the loading impedance?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, it's fixed at the factory: 47 kiloohms for moving magnet, 500 ohms for moving coil, each with 270 picofarads. Clearaudio has tuned these values to high-quality cartridges. You only choose between MM and MC operation, with gain jumping from 46 to 66 dB accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I switch on the subsonic filter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the woofers visibly pump with slightly warped records, or the turntable picks up footfall. The filter kicks in at 20 Hz and rolls off at 6 dB per octave, separately for each channel. On a stable, decoupled surface you can usually leave it switched off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I connect headphones to the Balance V2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, via the 6.3 mm jack on the front, controlled by the volume knob next to it. For vinyl, that replaces a separate headphone amp. You can't feed in other sources though: the Balance V2 accepts only phono signals, streamers or CD players still need their own path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Balance V2 from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause a phono stage and a cartridge need to form a pair. We match output voltage, stylus type and connection to your chain, mount and align it for you on request, and as an authorised Clearaudio dealer we're also there for service and warranty afterwards. Reach us on +41 44 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatching cartridges are found under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003ecartridges\u003c\/a\u003e, turntables under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eturntables\u003c\/a\u003e and arms in \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/tonarme\"\u003etonearms\u003c\/a\u003e. If you want to build the whole analogue side in one place, check \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/alles-vinyl\"\u003eAll Vinyl\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clearaudio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989498327376,"sku":null,"price":3100.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/clearaudio-balance-v2-phono-vorverstaerker-silber-frontansicht.jpg?v=1785846958"},{"product_id":"clearaudiobasicv2bl","title":"Clearaudio Basic V2 Phono Preamp, Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Clearaudio Basic V2 is a phono preamp for MM and MC cartridges with a switchable subsonic filter and RIAA equalisation accurate to ± 0.1 dB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot a device for menus, displays or decorative lighting: the Basic V2 amplifies the tiny stylus signal with low noise and neutrality – leaving your turntable and cartridge exactly the character you chose them for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Basic V2?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA housing machined from a solid block of aluminium, with no cavities, shields the sensitive circuit from interference, and the signal paths stay short and minimalist. The external power supply keeps the transformer away from the signal, and the per-channel switchable subsonic filter (20 Hz, -18 dB\/oct.) takes the punch out of record warp and footfall before your woofers pointlessly shovel air. The MM\/MC switch sits on the underside of the unit – set once for your cartridge, then never touched again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you'll hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine, unfussy resolution, a dry, well-defined bass and a dynamic that doesn't sound like an effect, but like music. With 66 dB of gain in MC mode there's enough headroom left for quiet cartridges, and even delicate passages stand out cleanly from the noise floor. Compared with the built-in phono board in most integrated amplifiers, this isn't a small step, it's a change of category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Basic V2 for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone running a good upper-mid-range turntable who finally wants to make the phono stage a proper component instead of an afterthought. Plain talk: the loading values are hard-wired – 47 kΩ \/ 270 pF for MM, 500 Ω \/ 270 pF for MC. If you own an exotic MC cartridge that explicitly demands a different load, or you like tinkering with resistors, you're in the wrong place here and better off with the larger Balance V2. And with MM cartridges the Basic V2 is a touch noisier than with MC – it's clearly built for moving coil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA phono stage with no nerves: cleanly built, correctly sized, sonically mature. You put it in place, plug it in, set the switch correctly – and never think about it again afterwards. That's the biggest compliment you can pay a component at this point in the chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: phono preamp for MM and MC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGain: +46 dB (MM) \/ +66 dB (MC) at 1 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput impedance: 47 kΩ \/ 270 pF (MM), 500 Ω \/ 270 pF (MC), fixed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMM\/MC switching: switch on the underside of the unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRIAA accuracy: ± 0.1 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistortion: \u0026lt; 0.002 % (IEC A)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio: 72 dB (MM) \/ 67 dB (MC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubsonic filter: 20 Hz, -18 dB\/oct., switchable per channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax. output voltage: \u0026gt; 10 V at 1 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnections: RCA inputs and outputs, gold-plated, plus ground terminal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower supply: external power supply, ± 18 V DC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower consumption: 3 W in operation, \u0026lt; 0.3 W standby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHousing: aluminium machined from a solid block, black anodised\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (W × H × D): 118 × 42 × 145 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: approx. 1.2 kg (unit and power supply)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat's included: phono preamp, external power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the load resistance of the Basic V2 in MC mode?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFixed at 500 ohms with 270 picofarads, not adjustable. This value works very well with the vast majority of common MC cartridges. If your cartridge's manufacturer explicitly calls for a different load, tell us in advance – then we'll look together at whether the Basic V2 is the right choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere do I switch between MM and MC?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe switch sits on the underside of the housing. That sounds inconvenient, but it's deliberate: no extra switch in the signal path, no accidental mis-operation mid-use. You set it once for your cartridge and then leave it alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the subsonic filter do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt attenuates everything below 20 hertz at 18 decibels per octave and can be switched on per channel. Warped records, footfall and turntable rumble generate energy right there that no one hears – but that visibly makes your woofers work. Get rid of it, and the playback becomes noticeably calmer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich input on my amplifier should the Basic V2 go into?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA free high-level input – so AUX, CD, tuner or line. Never the existing phono input, where the signal would be equalised and amplified a second time. Your turntable's ground wire goes to the Basic V2's ground terminal, not to the amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Basic V2 from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause a phono stage is only as good as its match to the cartridge. We tell you honestly whether your cartridge suits the fixed loading values, set up tracking force, azimuth and wiring at the same time, and remain reachable later if something does start humming. Call us on +41 44 680 22 00, message us on WhatsApp at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or write to shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Basic V2 is only as good as what's in front of it: \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003ecartridges\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eturntables\u003c\/a\u003e set the basic character, \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/tonarme\"\u003etonearms\u003c\/a\u003e the precision. Brush, scale and cleaning gear are under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/plattenspieler-zubehor\"\u003eturntable accessories\u003c\/a\u003e – and if you're not sure what suits your chain, just get in touch with HD Zürisee in Wädenswil.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clearaudio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989498360144,"sku":null,"price":1250.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/clearaudio-basic-v2-phono-vorverstaerker-schwarz-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1785846981"},{"product_id":"clearaudiobasicv2si","title":"Clearaudio Basic V2 Phono Preamp, Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Clearaudio Basic V2 is a phono preamp for MM and MC cartridges with a switchable subsonic filter and RIAA equalisation accurate to ± 0.1 dB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot a device for menus, displays or decorative lighting: the Basic V2 amplifies the tiny stylus signal with low noise and neutrality – leaving your turntable and cartridge exactly the character you chose them for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Basic V2?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA housing machined from a solid block of aluminium, with no cavities, shields the sensitive circuit from interference, and the signal paths stay short and minimalist. The external power supply keeps the transformer away from the signal, and the per-channel switchable subsonic filter (20 Hz, -18 dB\/oct.) takes the punch out of record warp and footfall before your woofers pointlessly shovel air. The MM\/MC switch sits on the underside of the unit – set once for your cartridge, then never touched again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you'll hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine, unfussy resolution, a dry, well-defined bass and a dynamic that doesn't sound like an effect, but like music. With 66 dB of gain in MC mode there's enough headroom left for quiet cartridges, and even delicate passages stand out cleanly from the noise floor. Compared with the built-in phono board in most integrated amplifiers, this isn't a small step, it's a change of category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Basic V2 for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone running a good upper-mid-range turntable who finally wants to make the phono stage a proper component instead of an afterthought. Plain talk: the loading values are hard-wired – 47 kΩ \/ 270 pF for MM, 500 Ω \/ 270 pF for MC. If you own an exotic MC cartridge that explicitly demands a different load, or you like tinkering with resistors, you're in the wrong place here and better off with the larger Balance V2. And with MM cartridges the Basic V2 is a touch noisier than with MC – it's clearly built for moving coil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA phono stage with no nerves: cleanly built, correctly sized, sonically mature. You put it in place, plug it in, set the switch correctly – and never think about it again afterwards. That's the biggest compliment you can pay a component at this point in the chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: phono preamp for MM and MC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGain: +46 dB (MM) \/ +66 dB (MC) at 1 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput impedance: 47 kΩ \/ 270 pF (MM), 500 Ω \/ 270 pF (MC), fixed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMM\/MC switching: switch on the underside of the unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRIAA accuracy: ± 0.1 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistortion: \u0026lt; 0.002 % (IEC A)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio: 72 dB (MM) \/ 67 dB (MC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubsonic filter: 20 Hz, -18 dB\/oct., switchable per channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax. output voltage: \u0026gt; 10 V at 1 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnections: RCA inputs and outputs, gold-plated, plus ground terminal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower supply: external power supply, ± 18 V DC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower consumption: 3 W in operation, \u0026lt; 0.3 W standby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHousing: aluminium machined from a solid block, silver anodised\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (W × H × D): 118 × 42 × 145 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: approx. 1.2 kg (unit and power supply)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat's included: phono preamp, external power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the load resistance of the Basic V2 in MC mode?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFixed at 500 ohms with 270 picofarads, not adjustable. This value works very well with the vast majority of common MC cartridges. If your cartridge's manufacturer explicitly calls for a different load, tell us in advance – then we'll look together at whether the Basic V2 is the right choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere do I switch between MM and MC?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe switch sits on the underside of the housing. That sounds inconvenient, but it's deliberate: no extra switch in the signal path, no accidental mis-operation mid-use. You set it once for your cartridge and then leave it alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the subsonic filter do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt attenuates everything below 20 hertz at 18 decibels per octave and can be switched on per channel. Warped records, footfall and turntable rumble generate energy right there that no one hears – but that visibly makes your woofers work. Get rid of it, and the playback becomes noticeably calmer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich input on my amplifier should the Basic V2 go into?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA free high-level input – so AUX, CD, tuner or line. Never the existing phono input, where the signal would be equalised and amplified a second time. Your turntable's ground wire goes to the Basic V2's ground terminal, not to the amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Basic V2 from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause a phono stage is only as good as its match to the cartridge. We tell you honestly whether your cartridge suits the fixed loading values, set up tracking force, azimuth and wiring at the same time, and remain reachable later if something does start humming. Call us on +41 44 680 22 00, message us on WhatsApp at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or write to shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Basic V2 is only as good as what's in front of it: \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003ecartridges\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eturntables\u003c\/a\u003e set the basic character, \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/tonarme\"\u003etonearms\u003c\/a\u003e the precision. Brush, scale and cleaning gear are under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/plattenspieler-zubehor\"\u003eturntable accessories\u003c\/a\u003e – and if you're not sure what suits your chain, just get in touch with HD Zürisee in Wädenswil.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clearaudio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989498392912,"sku":null,"price":1250.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/clearaudio-basic-v2-phono-vorverstaerker-silber-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1785846982"},{"product_id":"clearaudiocharismav2","title":"Clearaudio Charisma V2 Moving Magnet Cartridge","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Clearaudio Charisma V2 is a moving magnet (MM) cartridge and the flagship of Clearaudio's MM range – with a diamond-coated boron cantilever, double-polished Gyger S stylus profile, and a hand-polished ebony body with a nickel-silver inlay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClearaudio itself calls it the new pinnacle of its moving magnet cartridges, above the Concept V2, Performer V2, Artist V2, Virtuoso V2 and Maestro V2. In short: an MM that's picked up manners from the very top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Charisma V2?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe deciding axis of this range is the cantilever and the stylus profile – and the Charisma V2 sits at the top end of both. While the elliptical models up to the Virtuoso V2 use aluminium and the Maestro V2 combines boron with a Micro HD stylus, the Charisma gets the diamond-coated boron cantilever with the fine, double-polished Gyger S profile. Add to that the nickel-silver inlay in the ebony body, which provides defined mass and calm tracking. At around 3.6 mV output voltage, it nonetheless remains an uncomplicated high-output system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you'll hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA warm, colourful midrange with stable imaging, plus open treble without harshness and a bass that has contour rather than just punch. 90 µm tracking ability and 0.2 dB channel matching translate into a soundstage that doesn't collapse even on densely pressed passages. The kind of cartridge that has you putting on one more record in the evening than you'd actually planned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Charisma V2 for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal if you have a good MM input and want the maximum out of the moving magnet world without investing in MC technology and a matching preamp. Plain talk: the Gyger S profile is a line-contact profile and demands careful alignment of VTA, azimuth and tracking force – if you never want to touch your setup again, you'll be happier with the elliptical Virtuoso V2. And if you already run a high-quality MC with its own MC stage, this isn't an upgrade you're buying, but a different character: warmer, more forgiving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flagship of the MM range – a moving magnet that borrows its cantilever and stylus profile from Clearaudio's upper moving coil class, pleasantly blurring the line between MM convenience and MC resolution. If you want to take the comfortable route and still end up right at the top, this is your destination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat the trade press says:\u003c\/em\u003e “This cartridge genuinely sets the absolute benchmark for musicality to date.” – Georg-Cölestin Jatta, FIDELITY, 2018\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: moving magnet (MM), high output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput voltage: approx. 3.6 mV (1 kHz \/ 5 cm\/s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus profile: Gyger S, double-polished (line contact)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCantilever: boron, diamond-coated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody: ebony, hand-polished, with nickel-silver inlay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChannel separation: 30 dB (1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChannel matching: 0.2 dB (1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracking ability: 90 µm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended tracking force: 2.4 g (± 0.3 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus compliance: 17 µm\/mN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoil impedance: 0.66 kΩ (1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoil inductance: 400 mH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoad: 47 kΩ \/ 100 pF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 9.0 g (± 1 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount: ½ inch standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus replacement: factory only, cartridge must be sent in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need an MC phono stage for the Charisma V2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The Charisma V2 is a moving magnet with around 3.6 mV output voltage and runs on any normal MM phono input with a 47 kΩ \/ 100 pF load. An MC stage or a step-up transformer aren't needed – that saves money and a potential source of error.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I replace the stylus on the Charisma V2 myself?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. On Clearaudio's MM cartridges in this range, the stylus can't be swapped by the customer. The cartridge is sent in, the stylus assembly is renewed at the factory, and the cartridge is sent back. A re-alignment is then essential – all the more so with the Gyger S profile. We handle that for you properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between the Charisma V2 and the Maestro V2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMainly the cantilever and stylus profile. The Maestro V2 uses boron with a Micro HD stylus, the Charisma V2 a diamond-coated boron cantilever with a double-polished Gyger S profile. On top of that, the Charisma has the nickel-silver inlay in the ebony body and a higher cartridge weight of around 9 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat tracking force should I set?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClearaudio recommends 2.4 g with ± 0.3 g of leeway. We precisely set tracking force, azimuth and VTA during mounting – so the boron cantilever works cleanly and the stylus lasts. A tonearm scale really is basic equipment here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Charisma V2 from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause a cartridge only sounds as good as its mounting. Our technician Mauri aligns the system properly for you here in Wädenswil, and we tell you honestly whether the Charisma suits your arm, your phono stage and your taste – from experience, not from the data sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll find the right foundation and electronics among our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eturntables\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/tonarme\"\u003etonearms\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ephono preamps\u003c\/a\u003e. Scales, templates and record care are under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/plattenspieler-zubehor\"\u003eturntable accessories\u003c\/a\u003e, everything else under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/zubehor\"\u003eAll accessories\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clearaudio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989498425680,"sku":null,"price":1900.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/clearaudio-charisma-v2-moving-magnet-tonabnehmer-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1785846749"},{"product_id":"clearaudioconceptmcbl","title":"Clearaudio Concept MC Moving Coil Cartridge, Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Clearaudio Concept MC is a moving coil cartridge that marks the entry point into Clearaudio's MC range – here in the black housing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA moving coil generates its voltage through moving coils rather than a moving magnet. That usually brings finer resolution, but calls for an MC-capable phono stage. At 0.4 mV, the Concept MC puts out considerably more level than many of its peers – so your phono stage doesn't need to go into overdrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Concept MC?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMicro-line diamond on a boron cantilever: two components you rarely find together at this level. The line-contact profile reads the groove more finely than a spherical one, and the stiff boron cantilever passes the motion on to the coils with little loss. Add to that a body made of aluminium-magnesium alloy with a ceramic coating, which keeps resonance away from the generator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you'll hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore light and air than the MM cartridges in the Concept family: finer treble detail, more stable imaging, a tidier space between instruments. The Concept MC still stays musical rather than over-analytical though – an honest first moving coil, not a keener that throws every poorly pressed record in your face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Concept MC for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone moving from MM to moving coil who has an MC-capable phono stage, or is planning one in. Plain talk: nothing works here without an MC input – with only an MM input you're better off with a Concept MM, or upgrading the phono stage first. And if you like changing the stylus yourself, you should know: on an MC that's not possible in principle, more on that below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gateway into Clearaudio's moving coil world, with a spec sheet that's rare at this level. Whether your phono stage plays along is something we can clarify at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil in a two-minute phone call – better beforehand than after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e moving coil (MC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 mV (5 cm\/s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 Hz – 20 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChannel separation:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt; 28 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChannel balance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 0.5 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStylus profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Micro Line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCantilever:\u003c\/strong\u003e boron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracking ability:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80 µm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended tracking force:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.2 g (± 0.2 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInternal impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStylus compliance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 µm\/mN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoil material:\u003c\/strong\u003e copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e aluminium-magnesium alloy with ceramic coating, black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.0 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMount:\u003c\/strong\u003e ½ inch standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 years (if registered within 14 days)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Concept MC need an MC phono stage?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. With 0.4 mV output voltage and 11 Ω internal impedance, it belongs on an MC input – a plain MM input is too insensitive. The good news: 0.4 mV is a lot of level for a moving coil, so a solid MC stage is enough, no special device with maximum gain required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I change the stylus on the Concept MC myself?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. On a moving coil cartridge, the cantilever is fixed to the generator, so there's no plug-in replacement stylus like on MM cartridges, as a matter of principle. Once the diamond wears out after some years, that's handled through an exchange cartridge or retipping – you hand in the old cartridge, we arrange the replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does the diamond last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClearaudio states up to 8000 hours for its diamonds, with careful handling and correct alignment. If you listen to records for an hour a day, that's many years' use. Cleaning the stylus regularly from back to front and playing clean records extends its life noticeably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between the black and silver versions?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly the finish. Black and silver are technically and sonically identical: same generator, same stylus, same measurements. You choose based on taste and what visually suits your turntable and tonearm – you're not giving anything up sonically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Concept MC from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause mounting and aligning an MC is a craft, and we'll tell you honestly whether your phono stage is up to it. As an authorised Clearaudio dealer, we handle the warranty properly. Call us on +41 44 680 22 00, message us on WhatsApp at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or write to shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll find the right electronics among our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ephono preamps\u003c\/a\u003e, and the right foundation among our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eturntables\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/tonarme\"\u003etonearms\u003c\/a\u003e. To compare, take a look at all our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003ecartridges\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clearaudio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989498491216,"sku":null,"price":950.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/clearaudio-concept-mc-moving-coil-tonabnehmer-schwarz-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1785846750"},{"product_id":"clearaudioconceptmcsi","title":"Clearaudio Concept MC Moving Coil Cartridge, Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Clearaudio Concept MC is a moving coil cartridge and the most affordable entry into Clearaudio's MC range – here in silver finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile an MM cartridge moves a magnet, a moving coil moves the coils themselves. That's usually noticeable as finer detail, but it requires an MC-capable phono input. At 0.4 mV, the Concept MC delivers a decent level for that – unusually forgiving for a moving coil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Concept MC?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ingredient list reads a class too high: micro-line diamond, boron cantilever, a body made of aluminium-magnesium alloy with a ceramic coating. The line-contact profile digs deeper into the groove than a spherical one and pulls out details an entry-level cartridge would otherwise leave behind. The housing keeps resonance away from the generator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you'll hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNoticeably more resolution and space than the MM models: finer treble, precise imaging, a quiet background. Yet the Concept MC never sounds cool or clinical. It shows you the music, not the measurement lab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Concept MC for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone moving from MM to MC whose phono stage has an MC input, or is getting one. Plain talk: on a plain MM input it plays far too quietly – then it's worth upgrading the phono stage first. If you already have a good MC on your arm, the Concept MC won't be a big step up; it's the start of the journey, not the destination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lot of genuine MC technology at an entry-level price, pleasantly understated in its silver housing. Which phono stage does it justice is something we'll tell you at HD Zürisee on Lake Zurich without beating around the bush – even when the answer is “yours is already enough”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e moving coil (MC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 mV (5 cm\/s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 Hz – 20 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChannel separation:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt; 28 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChannel balance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 0.5 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStylus profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Micro Line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCantilever:\u003c\/strong\u003e boron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracking ability:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80 µm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended tracking force:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.2 g (± 0.2 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInternal impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStylus compliance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 µm\/mN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoil material:\u003c\/strong\u003e copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e aluminium-magnesium alloy with ceramic coating, silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.0 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMount:\u003c\/strong\u003e ½ inch standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 years (if registered within 14 days)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Concept MC fit any phono input?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, it needs an MC input. At 0.4 mV and 11 Ω internal impedance, it's too quiet for an MM input. The output that's high for a moving coil makes it unfussy though: a good MC stage in the mid gain range is entirely sufficient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the stylus on the Concept MC be replaced?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Unlike MM cartridges, a moving coil's cantilever is permanently attached to the generator – there's no removable replacement stylus. Once the diamond is worn out, an exchange cartridge or a retipping service is the way forward. We handle that for you rather than leaving you to deal with it alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does a diamond like this last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClearaudio states up to 8000 hours, provided alignment and care are right. At an hour of music a day, that's many years. Clean records, correct tracking force and a stylus brush always guided from back to front matter most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the silver version sound different from the black one?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Silver and black share the generator, stylus and all measurements – only the housing finish differs. The choice is purely a matter of taste and usually follows the turntable and tonearm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Concept MC from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we mount, align and tune an MC properly to your arm – and because we check beforehand whether your phono stage is sufficient. As an authorised Clearaudio dealer, the warranty is handled correctly too. Reach us on +41 44 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll find the right amplification under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ephono preamps\u003c\/a\u003e, turntables and arms among our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eturntables\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/tonarme\"\u003etonearms\u003c\/a\u003e. Cleaning and alignment aids are under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/plattenspieler-zubehor\"\u003eturntable accessories\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clearaudio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989498523984,"sku":null,"price":950.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/clearaudio-concept-mc-moving-coil-tonabnehmer-silber-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1785846748"},{"product_id":"clearaudioconceptmcsignaturebl","title":"Clearaudio Concept MC Signature Moving Coil Cartridge, Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Clearaudio Concept MC Signature is a moving coil cartridge and the more closely selected upgrade of the Concept MC – here in the black body of aluminium-magnesium alloy with a ceramic coating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnically it shares its generator, boron cantilever, micro-line diamond and 0.4 mV output voltage with the Concept MC. The difference lies in the selection: Clearaudio states better channel separation and a noticeably tighter channel balance for the Signature. Sounds like a minor detail, but it's exactly what makes for a stable centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Concept MC Signature?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aluminium-magnesium body with its ceramic layer damps excellently and keeps resonance away from the generator. The boron cantilever is significantly stiffer than aluminium and transfers the finest groove information to the coils with little loss. And a channel balance under 0.3 dB is otherwise something you'd need a magnifying glass to find at this price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you'll hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast, clean, with a surprisingly fluid midrange and fine resolution. The Concept MC Signature separates voices and instruments clearly without sounding analytical, and holds its ground confidently even when the groove tightens towards the end of a record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Concept MC Signature for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone who doesn't want to buy the MC entry point twice, and who owns an MC-capable phono stage with around 60–66 dB of gain. Plain talk: on a plain MM input it plays too quietly, and if you can't decide between the Concept MC and the Signature – the extra cost buys selection, not a different design. Tell us what's in your rack and we'll sort that out beforehand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Concept MC, thought through to the end: more closely selected, quieter, more finely drawn. At HD Zürisee in Wädenswil we mount and align it so that this selection actually reaches you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e moving coil (MC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 mV (5 cm\/s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 Hz – 20 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChannel separation:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt; 30 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChannel balance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 0.3 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStylus profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Micro Line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCantilever:\u003c\/strong\u003e boron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracking ability:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80 µm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended tracking force:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.2 g (± 0.2 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInternal impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStylus compliance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 µm\/mN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoil material:\u003c\/strong\u003e copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e aluminium-magnesium alloy with ceramic coating, black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.0 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMount:\u003c\/strong\u003e ½ inch standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 years (if registered within 14 days)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between the Concept MC Signature and the Concept MC?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe selection. The generator, boron cantilever, micro-line diamond and 0.4 mV are identical. But Clearaudio states channel separation of more than 30 dB and channel balance under 0.3 dB for the Signature – for the Concept MC it's more than 28 dB and under 0.5 dB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich phono stage do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn MC-capable phono stage with around 60 to 66 dB of gain. The internal impedance is 11 Ω, and the cartridge is uncritical about the loading resistance. Clearaudio's own stages such as the Nano Phono V2 or Smart Phono V2 suit it well, as do many other MC inputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the stylus on the Concept MC Signature be replaced?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. On moving coil cartridges, the cantilever is permanently attached to the generator; there's no plug-in replacement stylus like on MM cartridges, as a matter of principle. Once the diamond's service life ends, an exchange cartridge or a retipping service helps – get in touch and we'll organise it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlack or silver – are there sonic differences?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, the colour is purely cosmetic. Both versions are built technically identically and selected the same way. Choose the finish that suits your turntable – this model is the black version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Concept MC Signature from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we don't just sell you the cartridge – we make it sing: a matching phono stage, clean alignment by our technician, and honest advice in Wädenswil. Call us on +41 44 680 22 00, message us on WhatsApp at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or write to shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll find the right foundation and electronics among our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eturntables\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/tonarme\"\u003etonearms\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ephono preamps\u003c\/a\u003e. More cartridges to compare are under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003ecartridges\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clearaudio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989498556752,"sku":null,"price":1400.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/clearaudio-concept-mc-signature-moving-coil-tonabnehmer-schwarz-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1785846749"},{"product_id":"clearaudioconceptmcsignaturesi","title":"Clearaudio Concept MC Signature Moving Coil Cartridge, Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Clearaudio Concept MC Signature is a moving coil cartridge and the more closely selected upgrade of the Concept MC – here in the silver body of aluminium-magnesium alloy with a ceramic coating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt shares its generator, boron cantilever, micro-line diamond and 0.4 mV output voltage with the Concept MC. The difference lies in the selection: Clearaudio states higher channel separation and a tighter channel balance for the Signature. Two numbers you'd overlook on the data sheet and rediscover in your listening chair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Concept MC Signature?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe boron cantilever is stiffer than aluminium and passes the groove motion on to the coils without detours. The micro-line diamond sits in the groove with a narrow line contact and reads cleanly even at the end of the record. The damped aluminium-magnesium body with its ceramic layer ensures none of that gets blurred by resonance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you'll hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalm. The background turns black, voices stand firmly centred, instruments get clear outlines. The Concept MC Signature draws finely without becoming thin or clinical – it takes music seriously, but not itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Concept MC Signature for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor vinyl listeners with an MC-capable phono stage (around 60–66 dB) who want to get their entry into the moving coil world right from the start. Plain talk: a plain MM input isn't enough, and if you're already running a reference-class cartridge, you won't hear an improvement here. For everyone in between, it's exactly right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore closely selected, quieter, more finely drawn – and in silver, the more understated of the two variants. Which phono stage does it justice is something we're happy to tell you in advance at HD Zürisee on Lake Zurich, so the selection doesn't fizzle out in a tangle of cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e moving coil (MC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 mV (5 cm\/s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 Hz – 20 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChannel separation:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt; 30 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChannel balance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 0.3 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStylus profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Micro Line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCantilever:\u003c\/strong\u003e boron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracking ability:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80 µm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended tracking force:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.2 g (± 0.2 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInternal impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStylus compliance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 µm\/mN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoil material:\u003c\/strong\u003e copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e aluminium-magnesium alloy with ceramic coating, silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.0 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMount:\u003c\/strong\u003e ½ inch standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 years (if registered within 14 days)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the extra cost over the Concept MC worth it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat depends on your chain. Both cartridges are technically identical in construction; the Signature is more closely selected and reaches over 30 dB channel separation and under 0.3 dB channel balance. On a good arm with clean alignment, you'll hear that as a more stable image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich phono stage suits the Concept MC Signature?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn MC-capable stage with around 60 to 66 dB of gain. The internal impedance is 11 Ω, and the loading resistance is uncritical. Clearaudio's Nano Phono V2 or Smart Phono V2 pair well, as do most other decent MC inputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs there a replacement stylus for the Concept MC Signature?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. On a moving coil, the cantilever is permanently attached to the generator, which is why we don't offer replacement styli for MC cartridges the way we do for MM ones. Once the diamond is worn out, an exchange cartridge or a retipping service is the answer – get in touch and we'll take care of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSilver or black – are there sonic differences?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, the colour is purely cosmetic. Construction, selection and measurements are the same for both finishes. Choose the version that suits your turntable – this model is the silver version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Concept MC Signature from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause a selected cartridge only plays as well as its alignment – and we do that by hand in Wädenswil, including an honest assessment of your phono stage. Reach us on +41 44 680 22 00, via WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll find the right foundation and electronics among our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eturntables\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/tonarme\"\u003etonearms\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ephono preamps\u003c\/a\u003e. For care and alignment, \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/plattenspieler-zubehor\"\u003eturntable accessories\u003c\/a\u003e will help.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clearaudio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989498589520,"sku":null,"price":1400.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/clearaudio-concept-mc-signature-moving-coil-tonabnehmer-silber-schraegansicht.png?v=1785846750"},{"product_id":"clearaudioconceptv2","title":"Clearaudio Concept V2 Moving Magnet Cartridge","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Clearaudio Concept V2 is a moving magnet (MM) cartridge with an elliptical diamond on an aluminium cantilever, and the most affordable entry point into the V2 range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally developed for the Concept turntable, it's the only V2 MM with an aluminium body instead of wood. That keeps it affordable – yet you can still hear the family resemblance: clean, rounded, no chasing after effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Concept V2?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt around 3.3 mV output voltage it runs on any normal MM phono input. No MC stage, no step-up transformer, no loading guesswork – plug in, 47 kΩ, done. The elliptical diamond on an aluminium cantilever is uncomplicated to align and forgives a setup that isn't dialled in to the last tenth of a degree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you'll hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA warm, mid-focused sound with pleasantly rounded bass and a treble that never turns harsh. 80 µm tracking ability and a good 20 dB channel separation are entry-level figures – the Concept V2 doesn't try to dazzle with a fireworks of detail, it just wants records to sound good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Concept V2 for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for vinyl beginners, Concept owners and anyone with a classic MM phono stage. Plain talk: the range is staged by cantilever, stylus profile and body material – if you want more calm and a tighter channel balance, you'll find it from the Performer V2 upward in its ebony body, and things only get truly fine with the boron cantilever in the Maestro and Charisma. The Concept V2 is the honest, enjoyable cartridge, not the microscope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most affordable way to a genuine Clearaudio – and for many beginners, the last cartridge they'll need for a long time. If you want more later, HD Zürisee in Wädenswil knows where the journey goes next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: moving magnet (MM), high output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput voltage: approx. 3.3 mV (1 kHz \/ 5 cm\/s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus profile: elliptical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCantilever: aluminium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody: aluminium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChannel separation: \u0026gt; 20 dB (1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChannel balance: ≤ 2 dB (1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracking ability: 80 µm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended tracking force: 2.2 g (± 0.3 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoil impedance: 0.66 kΩ (1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoil inductance: 0.42 H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoad: 47 kΩ \/ 100 pF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: approx. 8.4 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount: ½ inch standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus replacement: factory only, cartridge must be sent in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Concept V2 need an MC phono stage?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The Concept V2 is a moving magnet cartridge with approx. 3.3 mV output voltage and runs on any normal MM phono input with a 47 kΩ load. A separate MC stage or a step-up transformer aren't needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I change the stylus on the Concept V2 myself?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. On Clearaudio's V2 cartridges, the stylus can't be swapped by the customer. If it's worn or damaged, the whole cartridge is sent in and the stylus assembly is renewed at the factory. A re-alignment in the tonearm is then essential – we're happy to handle that on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the correct tracking force?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClearaudio recommends 2.2 g with ± 0.3 g of leeway. It's best set with a tonearm scale and kept within the recommended range – that protects the stylus and the record, and sounds the most balanced. Tracking too light, by the way, is more harmful than a touch too heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Concept V2 also fit other turntables?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It has the usual ½-inch mount and so fits practically any tonearm with a standard headshell, not just the Concept. At around 8.4 grams, it also stays within the usual weight window for medium-mass arms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Concept V2 from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we live and breathe vinyl and know which cartridge suits which arm and budget. We mount and align on request, advise honestly on the sensible next step, and handle the warranty correctly as an authorised Clearaudio dealer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll find the right electronics and foundation among our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ephono preamps\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/tonarme\"\u003etonearms\u003c\/a\u003e. Scale, brush and alignment templates are under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/plattenspieler-zubehor\"\u003eturntable accessories\u003c\/a\u003e, more cartridges to compare are under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003ecartridges\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clearaudio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989498622288,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/clearaudio-concept-v2-moving-magnet-tonabnehmer-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1785846777"},{"product_id":"clearaudioconcertov2","title":"Clearaudio Concerto V2 Moving Coil Cartridge","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Clearaudio Concerto V2 is a moving coil cartridge with a satiné wood body, and it's the entry point into Clearaudio's reference MC class – the same line that's also home to the Stradivari, da Vinci, Titanium and Goldfinger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFully symmetrical V2 motor, boron cantilever, Prime Line diamond and 24-karat gold coils: the Concerto V2 brings the technology of Clearaudio's flagship MCs into a still-affordable league. At 7 g weight and 15 µm\/mN stylus compliance, it also fits almost any decent tonearm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Concerto V2?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe satiné wood gives the sound a touch of warmth without blurring the virtues of Clearaudio's reference models: focus, resolution, speed, an open top end. The fully symmetrical construction – mechanical, magnetic and electrical – is Clearaudio's signature and delivers stable imaging. The 24-karat gold coils aren't here for decoration, but for their conductivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you'll hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA large, three-dimensional soundstage, precise transients and a midrange with real body. Voices feel tangible, acoustic instruments get room to breathe. The Concerto V2 sounds mature and never nervous – a cartridge that keeps you on the sofa longer than the evening actually had planned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Concerto V2 for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone ready to move up from a good MM or entry-level MC to genuine reference-class technology. Plain talk: with 0.5 mV output and 50 Ω internal resistance, the Concerto V2 needs a proper MC phono stage – on a weak onboard phono input, you're just giving away its potential. And if you already have a Stradivari or higher in your arm, you're better off staying there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReference technology at a still sensible price: the Concerto V2 is the point in the V2 range where good vinyl becomes great vinyl. The trade press has followed it for years, and FIDELITY reviewed it again in 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e moving coil (MC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 mV (5 cm\/s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 Hz – 20 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChannel separation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25–30 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChannel balance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 0.5 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracking ability:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80 µm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStylus profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e clearaudio Prime Line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCantilever:\u003c\/strong\u003e boron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended tracking force:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.8 g (± 0.2 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCartridge impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended load:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStylus compliance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 µm\/mN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24-karat gold, fully symmetrical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e satiné wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.0 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 years (with registration within 14 days)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich phono stage suits the Concerto V2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn MC-capable stage with around 60 to 66 dB of gain. The internal resistance is 50 Ω, and a load of around 300 Ω is recommended, which can be set on many devices. We match the gain and load to your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the Concerto V2 offer over the Concept MC?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fully symmetrical V2 reference motor with 24-karat gold coils, Prime Line diamond and noticeably higher stylus compliance. In practice that means more resolution, a bigger soundstage and finer dynamics – the entry into Clearaudio's upper MC league.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the stylus be replaced on the Concerto V2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. On moving coil systems the cantilever is fixed to the generator, so there's no plug-in replacement stylus like on MM systems. That's why we don't carry replacement styli for MC systems. If the diamond is worn, a replacement cartridge or a retipping service is the way forward – we organise that for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the Concerto V2 fit my tonearm?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn most cases, yes. At 7.0 g weight and 15 µm\/mN stylus compliance, it gets along well with light to medium-mass tonearms. The tracking force is 2.8 g. Tell us your arm, and we'll quickly work out the resonance frequency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Concerto V2 from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause high-end MC technology demands proper setup. Our technician Mauri precisely dials in tracking force, azimuth, VTA and antiskating in Wädenswil, and we give you honest advice on the right phono stage. Questions? +41 44 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll find a matching foundation and electronics among the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eturntables\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/tonarme\"\u003etonearms\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ephono preamps\u003c\/a\u003e. Everything around the record itself is gathered under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/alles-vinyl\"\u003eall things vinyl\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clearaudio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989498720592,"sku":null,"price":2900.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/clearaudio-concerto-v2-moving-coil-tonabnehmer-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1785846777"},{"product_id":"clearaudiodavinciv2","title":"Clearaudio da Vinci V2 Moving Coil Cartridge","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Clearaudio da Vinci V2 is a moving coil cartridge with a ceramic-coated aluminium body, sitting one step above the Stradivari V2 in Clearaudio's reference MC range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 30 micrometres of ceramic on the aluminium body damp resonances extremely effectively. Inside, a perfectly pivot-symmetrical motor works with coils made from 24-karat gold, paired with a boron cantilever and Micro-HD diamond stylus. Remarkably sophisticated technology packed into seven grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the da Vinci V2?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ceramic-coated aluminium body combines low mass with high rigidity and excellent self-damping — the combination that cartridge designers struggle hardest to achieve. At around 7 g and with a dynamic range up to 90 dB, the da Vinci V2 brings modern materials research into a classic format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDynamics and fine detail in one: fast, colourful transients, precise imaging and a resolution that reveals the finest structures without sounding cold. The da Vinci V2 plays boldly and musically at the same time — not an analyst, but a musician with very sharp eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the da Vinci V2 for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor ambitious analogue listeners who run a first-class chain and want dynamics combined with fine resolution. To be blunt: the da Vinci V2 is no fix for a weak chain — it rewards a good tonearm and a high-quality MC phono stage, and only then does it pull ahead of the Stradivari. If you don't have both yet, it's better to put the money into the arm and phono stage first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDynamics meets fine detail: the da Vinci V2 is the point where the V2 range gets serious. On a well-matched chain, a companion for many years — and many records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the trade press says:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"A mature, finely tuned top-tier cartridge that, however, allows no compromise when it comes to tonearm, turntable and phono stage.\" — stereoplay 12\/2016, 88 out of 100 points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moving Coil (MC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 mV (at 5 cm\/s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 Hz – 100 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDynamic range:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 90 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannel separation:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt; 30 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannel balance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 0.5 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCantilever:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStylus tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Micro-HD diamond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24-karat gold, perfectly pivot-symmetrical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSystem impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended load resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStylus compliance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 µm\/mN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended tracking force:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.8 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aluminium with approx. 30 µm ceramic coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 7 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat defines the body of the da Vinci V2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAluminium with a roughly 30 µm thick, extremely hard ceramic coating. This combination damps resonances very effectively and delivers a quiet, clean run — the foundation for the high resolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich phono stage and which arm suit it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA high-quality MC stage with around 60–66 dB of gain and a load of around 300 Ω at 50 Ω system impedance, plus a precise tonearm of medium effective mass. We check the resonance point and match the stage to your chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan you replace the stylus on the da Vinci V2 yourself?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. On an MC system, the stylus is permanently connected to the generator by design and cannot be replaced. Instead, Clearaudio exchanges worn or defective systems on trade-in terms, as an upgrade too if you like. This runs through your dealer — we handle it for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the extra cost over the Stradivari V2 worth it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a truly good chain, yes: more dynamics, more fine detail, more coherence. On an average system, the difference is smaller — so we'll give you an honest assessment beforehand of whether the step makes sense for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the da Vinci V2 from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause a system in this class stands or falls with clean set-up. Mauri sets up your da Vinci precisely in Wädenswil, and we make sure your arm, phono stage and turntable all match. Questions? +41 44 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll find the right foundation and electronics among our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eturntables\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/tonarme\"\u003etonearms\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ephono preamps\u003c\/a\u003e. More cartridges for comparison are available under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003ecartridges\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clearaudio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989498753360,"sku":null,"price":5900.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/clearaudio-da-vinci-v2-moving-coil-tonabnehmer-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1785846777"},{"product_id":"clearaudiodiamondjubileemc","title":"Clearaudio Diamond Jubilee MC Moving Coil System","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Clearaudio Diamond Jubilee MC is a moving coil cartridge with a zirconium oxide body and the brand's absolute flagship — a special edition limited to 45 units worldwide to mark the company's 45th anniversary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZirconium oxide is one of the hardest and most stable materials in the industry; Clearaudio manufactures the body to a tolerance of 0.001 mm. This damps unwanted resonances to a minimum. Technologies from the Goldfinger Statement V2.1 feature here in refined form — from the ultra-thin 24-karat gold wire to the integrated RF shielding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Diamond Jubilee MC?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause everything Clearaudio has learned in 45 years of analogue technology comes together here. The newly angled boron cantilever improves tracking accuracy, the Prime Line PLUS diamond reads even the finest groove structures, and the optimised coil and magnet system delivers excellent channel separation. A channel balance under 0.15 dB and separation above 35 dB speak for themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the chain allows it: imaging of surgical precision combined with vast spatial scale. Clarity, dynamics and richness of detail at a level that retells every familiar recording anew — calm, colourful and completely free of harshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Diamond Jubilee MC for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors and uncompromising analogue listeners with a chain at the very highest level. To be blunt: the Diamond Jubilee MC is a statement, not an everyday tool — on a mid-range arm or an average phono stage it simply won't show its worth. And it's strictly limited: once the edition sells out, it's gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e45 years of analogue experience, distilled into 45 units. There's no more Clearaudio than this — and there never was.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moving Coil (MC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e limited to 45 units worldwide (45th anniversary)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6–0.65 mV (at 5 cm\/s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 Hz – 20 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannel separation:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt; 35 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannel balance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 0.15 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTracking ability:\u003c\/strong\u003e ≤ 100 µm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCantilever:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boron (newly angled)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStylus tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e clearaudio Prime Line PLUS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e ultra-thin 24-karat gold wire, perfectly pivot-symmetrical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e integrated RF shielding (inherited from the Goldfinger Statement)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSystem impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStylus compliance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 µm\/mN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended tracking force:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.8 g (± 0.2 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zirconium oxide (manufacturing tolerance 0.001 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 9.25 g (± 2 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e cartridge in glass pyramid case, instruction manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes the zirconium oxide body so special?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZirconium oxide is extremely hard and resonance-stable. Combined with the 0.001 mm manufacturing tolerance, the body keeps unwanted resonances out — the foundation for this system's extraordinary calm and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many units exist?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Diamond Jubilee MC is limited to 45 units worldwide, marking Clearaudio's 45th anniversary. It's supplied in a glass pyramid case. If you're interested, we'll check current availability with the importer right away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the stylus on the Diamond Jubilee MC be replaced?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. On moving coil systems, the diamond is permanently connected to the generator, so a stylus swap is impossible by design. Instead, Clearaudio exchanges MC systems on trade-in terms. For a limited edition, we clarify the terms with the manufacturer beforehand — so you know exactly where you stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat chain does the Diamond Jubilee MC need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA top-class turntable and tonearm, plus an uncompromising MC phono stage with a low-noise input. With a system in this class, the whole chain has a say in the result — we advise you specifically on the right combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Diamond Jubilee MC from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause a cartridge in this class demands expertise and experience. Mauri sets up your Diamond Jubilee in Wädenswil with the precision it needs, and we support the build of the entire chain. Contact: +41 44 680 22 00 or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll find the right foundation among our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eturntables\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/tonarme\"\u003etonearms\u003c\/a\u003e, and the amplification among our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ephono preamps\u003c\/a\u003e. More reference cartridges are available under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003ecartridges\u003c\/a\u003e, and the full analogue range under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/alles-vinyl\"\u003eAll Vinyl\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clearaudio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989498786128,"sku":null,"price":25000.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/clearaudio-diamond-jubilee-mc-moving-coil-system-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1788527895"},{"product_id":"clearaudiogoldfingerstatement","title":"Clearaudio Goldfinger Statement V2.1 MC Cartridge","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Clearaudio Goldfinger Statement V2.1 is a moving coil cartridge and the brand's flagship — with a body made of solid 14-karat gold and half a carat of diamond on the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to the manufacturer, the Goldfinger Statement was the first cartridge with integrated shielding against high-frequency interference. Eight selected magnets form a homogeneous field, and the dual coils are wound from ultra-pure 24-karat gold around an air core — with no ferromagnetic mass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Goldfinger Statement V2.1?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gold body delivers high mass and excellent resonance damping, the boron cantilever with an optimised angle improves tracking accuracy, and the shielding keeps interference out. Yes, it's also a piece of jewellery — but every gram of it has a technical justification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the chain allows it: the speed and resolution of a top-tier MC, combined with tonal neutrality and tracking ability up to 90 µm. Deep, well-defined bass, a widely spread soundstage, and a calm that reveals even the finest details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Goldfinger Statement V2.1 for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor uncompromising analogue listeners with a chain at the very highest level — a top-class turntable and tonearm and a first-rate MC phono stage. To be blunt: on anything less, the Goldfinger won't show its worth, and the expense doesn't make sense. Honestly — this is a destination, not a starting point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClearaudio's opus magnum — uncompromising, consistent, definitive. Whoever arrives here isn't looking any further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the trade press says:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"In moving coils, it is my current favorite.\" — Jonathan Valin, The Absolute Sound, 2023. And further: \"If you crave the speed, detail, and soundstaging of a moving coil but also hunger for the tonal neutrality and tracking of a good mm, the Goldfinger V2.1 may be exactly what you're looking for.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moving Coil (MC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5–0.6 mV (at 5 cm\/s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 Hz – 20 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannel separation:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt; 32 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannel balance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 0.2 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTracking ability:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90 µm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCantilever:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boron (optimised angle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStylus tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e clearaudio Prime Line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24-karat gold (air core), 8 selected magnets, perfectly pivot-symmetrical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e integrated RF shielding; ½-karat diamond on the front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSystem impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStylus compliance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 µm\/mN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended tracking force:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.8 g (± 0.2 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14-karat gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 15 g (± 2 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich tonearm suits the 15 g Goldfinger?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of its high weight of around 15 g, the Goldfinger belongs on a tonearm of higher effective mass with sufficient counterweight reserve. We check the resonance point and arm compatibility individually for your chain before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the integrated RF shielding mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to the manufacturer, the Goldfinger Statement was the first MC system with built-in shielding against high-frequency interference. In today's radio-saturated living rooms, this keeps interference away from the generator and preserves signal purity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the Goldfinger's diamond be renewed later?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA stylus swap like on an MM system is not possible by design on MC cartridges; the diamond is permanently fixed to the generator. Instead, Clearaudio offers an exchange on trade-in terms, as an upgrade if you like. This is handled through the authorised dealer — we take care of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat phono stage is appropriate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn uncompromising MC phono stage with a low-noise input and clean gain at 50 Ω system impedance. With a system in this class, the stage has a major say in the result — we advise you specifically on the right combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Goldfinger Statement V2.1 from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause a cartridge in this class demands expertise. Mauri sets up your Goldfinger in Wädenswil with the precision it needs, and we support the build of the entire chain. Talk to us: +41 44 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls), shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurntables and arms at a matching level are available among our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eturntables\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/tonarme\"\u003etonearms\u003c\/a\u003e, the necessary amplification among our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ephono preamps\u003c\/a\u003e. More reference cartridges are available under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003ecartridges\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clearaudio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989498884432,"sku":null,"price":15000.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/clearaudio-goldfinger-statement-v2-1-mc-tonabnehmer-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1785846777"},{"product_id":"clearaudiojubileemc","title":"Clearaudio Jubilee MC Moving Coil System","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Clearaudio Jubilee MC is a moving coil cartridge that Clearaudio launched to mark the company's 40th anniversary — the brand's first MC with a Panzerholz housing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt takes on the distinctive \"Flower Top\" design and the long, exposed boron cantilever of the top-tier MCs all the way up to the Goldfinger Statement. What's special lies in the material: instead of metal or ebony, the generator sits in Panzerholz, a laminated wood pressed under high pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Jubilee MC?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ingredients come from Clearaudio's upper class: a 24-karat gold coil in a perfectly pivot-symmetrical arrangement, a clearaudio Prime Line diamond on a boron cantilever, and channel separation above 32 dB. It's hand-made in Erlangen; violin makers in neighbouring Bubenreuth handle the lacquering and polishing of the housing — craftsmanship you wouldn't normally expect from a cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA large, calm soundstage with fine resolution and surprising body. The Panzerholz lends the sound a sense of composure and a deep black background — high-end refinement without harshness, even after the third side in a row.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Jubilee MC for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor high-end vinyl listeners with a decent MC stage, and for collectors who appreciate the anniversary model. To be blunt: 0.5 mV and 50 Ω internal resistance call for a good MC phono stage — on a weak input, you're giving away its potential. If, on the other hand, you want the Goldfinger's Flower Top principle for a fraction of the price, this is exactly the right choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn anniversary MC that bundles top-tier technology and a unique housing at a price that's reasonable for this league; FIDELITY and HiFi \u0026amp; RECORDS have followed it, most recently FIDELITY in October 2024. At HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, we mount and align it to the millimetre and tell you honestly which phono stage does it justice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moving Coil (MC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 mV (5 cm\/s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 Hz – 20 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannel separation:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt; 32 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannel balance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 0.5 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTracking ability:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80 µm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStylus tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e clearaudio Prime Line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCantilever:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended tracking force:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.8 g (± 0.2 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSystem impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStylus compliance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 µm\/mN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoil arrangement:\u003c\/strong\u003e perfectly pivot-symmetrical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoil material:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24-karat gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHousing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Panzerholz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.5 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e ½ inch standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 years (with return of the warranty card within 14 days)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes the Jubilee MC special?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's Clearaudio's first MC with a Panzerholz housing and carries the Flower Top design of the flagship models. Add to that a 24-karat gold coil in a pivot-symmetrical arrangement and a Prime Line diamond on a boron cantilever. It's hand-made in Erlangen, and violin makers in Bubenreuth handle the polishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat phono stage does the Jubilee MC need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA good MC phono stage. With 0.5 mV output voltage and 50 Ω internal resistance, it's one of the classic moving coils — a clean MC input with around 60 to 66 dB of gain and a matching load is essential. We're happy to advise you on the ideal setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs there a replacement stylus for the Jubilee MC?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. On a moving coil system, the cantilever is permanently connected to the generator — a replaceable stylus like on MM systems simply doesn't exist by design. If the diamond wears out after many years, it's handled through an exchange system or a retipping service — we take care of that for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Panzerholz?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn extremely dense laminated wood pressed under high pressure, so hard and heavy that it sinks in water. Clearaudio also uses it in its finest turntables — in a cartridge, this low-resonance material damps the housing body and keeps the background quiet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Jubilee MC from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause an MC in this class deserves alignment down to the millimetre — and that's exactly what we deliver. We tune it to your arm, advise you honestly on the phono stage, and, as an authorised Clearaudio dealer, handle the warranty correctly. Contact: +41 44 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls), shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll find the right foundation and electronics among our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eturntables\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/tonarme\"\u003etonearms\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ephono preamps\u003c\/a\u003e. More cartridges for comparison are available under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003ecartridges\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clearaudio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989499015504,"sku":null,"price":4900.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/clearaudio-jubilee-mc-moving-coil-system-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1785846909"},{"product_id":"clearaudiojubileemm","title":"Clearaudio Jubilee MM Moving Magnet System","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Clearaudio Jubilee MM is a moving magnet cartridge (MM) with an elliptical diamond on an aluminium cantilever, which Clearaudio launched to mark the company's 40th anniversary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts special feature lies in the housing: instead of ebony, the Jubilee MM uses Panzerholz — an extremely dense laminated wood pressed under high pressure, which Clearaudio otherwise fits only in its finest turntables. This lowers the noise floor and gives the sound calm and substance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Jubilee MM?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePanzerholz is hard, heavy and low in resonance — an ideal foundation for a clean, high-contrast sound. Technically, the Jubilee sticks with the proven elliptical combination of aluminium cantilever and diamond, delivers around 3.6 mV of output voltage, and tracks at 90 µm — more than the series' smaller elliptical models. Like every Clearaudio MM, it's measured, selected and matched by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA warm, finely contoured reproduction with a calm background. Bass is well-defined, voices full and natural. The Jubilee MM sounds a touch more mature and composed than its spec sheet suggests — that's down to the Panzerholz, not the anniversary engraving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Jubilee MM for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor vinyl listeners looking for a characterful MM with a special housing — and for collectors who appreciate the anniversary model. To be blunt: on pure spec figures, the Virtuoso V2 comes out ahead (4.0 mV, over 30 dB channel separation versus 26 dB for the Jubilee), and anyone after finer groove tracking needs the boron cantilever of the Maestro V2 or Charisma V2 anyway. The Jubilee's appeal lies in its material, its calm, and the special occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn MM with history and a housing otherwise known from Clearaudio's high-end turntables. If you're after a warm, calm cartridge with a character of its own, this is the right choice. Whether it suits your arm better than a Virtuoso V2 is something we're happy to work out with you over the phone at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Moving Magnet (MM), high output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput voltage: approx. 3.6 mV (1 kHz \/ 5 cm\/s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus tip: elliptical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCantilever: aluminium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHousing: Panzerholz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChannel separation: 26 dB (1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChannel balance: ≤ 0.4 dB (1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracking ability: 90 µm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended tracking force: 2.2 g (± 0.3 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus compliance: 15 µm\/mN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoil impedance: 0.66 kΩ (1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoil inductance: 400 mH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoad: 47 kΩ \/ 100 pF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 8.8 g (± 0.4 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting: ½ inch standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus replacement: factory only, system sent in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Panzerholz?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn extremely dense laminated wood pressed under high pressure, so hard and heavy that it sinks in water. Clearaudio uses it in its finest turntables. In a cartridge, this low-resonance material lowers the noise floor and delivers a calm, high-contrast sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I replace the stylus on the Jubilee MM myself?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. As with the other Clearaudio MM systems, the stylus can't be swapped by the customer. The cartridge is sent in, the stylus unit renewed at the factory, and the system sent back. It then needs to be realigned in the tonearm — we handle that step professionally for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Jubilee MM an MM or an MC?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA moving magnet system with around 3.6 mV of output voltage. It runs on any MM phono stage with 47 kΩ and 100 pF and needs neither an MC input nor a step-up transformer. So you keep the full convenience of a high-output system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the Jubilee MM differ from the Virtuoso V2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are elliptical high-output MMs with an aluminium cantilever and 90 µm tracking ability. The Virtuoso V2 sits in an ebony housing and measures better: 4.0 mV and over 30 dB channel separation versus 3.6 mV and 26 dB. The Jubilee MM instead relies on the heavier Panzerholz — more a matter of character than of class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Jubilee MM from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we don't just sell you the model — we mount it professionally and set it up to match your system. We advise you honestly on whether the Jubilee or another MM suits your setup better — and, as an authorised Clearaudio dealer, handle the warranty for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll find the right foundation and electronics among our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eturntables\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ephono preamps\u003c\/a\u003e. Scales, brushes and alignment aids are available under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/plattenspieler-zubehor\"\u003eturntable accessories\u003c\/a\u003e, and more cartridges for comparison under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003ecartridges\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clearaudio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989499048272,"sku":null,"price":800.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/clearaudio-jubilee-mm-moving-magnet-system-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1785846909"},{"product_id":"clearaudiomaestrov2","title":"Clearaudio Maestro V2 Moving Magnet Cartridge","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Clearaudio Maestro V2 is a moving magnet cartridge (MM) and the first model in the series to swap the aluminium cantilever for boron with a Micro-HD line-contact stylus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is exactly where the series leaves the elliptical world behind: a line-contact diamond on a stiff, lightweight boron cantilever — a combination borrowed from Clearaudio's expensive moving coil systems. In a low-resonance ebony housing, this makes the Maestro V2 an MM that packs MC virtues into a high-output, uncomplicated shell. Only the flagship Charisma V2 sits above it in the MM range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Maestro V2?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Micro-HD stylus sits in the groove with a longer contact area than an elliptical grind, extracting more fine detail and space as a result. Boron stiffens the cantilever at minimal mass. Measurably, this shows up as a channel balance of 0.2 dB — the tightest figure in the series — with over 30 dB of channel separation. And yet it stays a high-output MM at around 3.6 mV for any MM phono stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResolution and depth of image you'd hardly expect from an MM: fine treble definition, precise imaging, plus a full, colourful tonal foundation. The Maestro V2 easily plays on equal terms with many cheaper MC systems — just without their list of accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Maestro V2 for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor MM listeners who want the maximum, and for MC sceptics who'd rather skip the loading hassle. To be blunt: a line-contact grind needs more careful alignment than an elliptical one — VTA and azimuth need to be right, or you're giving away exactly what you paid for. If you never want to touch your arm, you'll be happier with the Virtuoso V2. And if you already own a first-rate MC preamp, you should compare it against a Clearaudio MC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Maestro V2 is the point where a moving magnet stops thinking of itself as a moving magnet. If you want MC-level resolution without MC-level hassle, there's hardly a way around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat the trade press says:\u003c\/em\u003e \"As musical as they come, the Maestro V2 Ebony should be required listening for moving-magnet and moving-coil fans alike.\" — Neil Gader, The Absolute Sound, 2013\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Moving Magnet (MM), high output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput voltage: approx. 3.6 mV (1 kHz \/ 5 cm\/s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus tip: Micro HD (line contact)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCantilever: Boron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHousing: ebony, hand-polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChannel separation: \u0026gt; 30 dB (1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChannel balance: ≤ 0.2 dB (1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracking ability: 90 µm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended tracking force: 2.2 g (± 0.3 g), range 1.8–2.6 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoil impedance: 0.66 kΩ (1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoil inductance: 0.42 H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoad: 47 kΩ \/ 100 pF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: approx. 8.4 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting: ½ inch standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus replacement: factory only, system sent in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat sets the Maestro V2 apart from the smaller MM systems?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cantilever and stylus grind. The Concept, Performer, Artist and Virtuoso use an elliptical diamond on aluminium; the Maestro V2 combines boron with a Micro-HD line-contact stylus, the type Clearaudio fits all the way up to the Goldfinger Statement. This noticeably lifts resolution and tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I replace the stylus on the Maestro V2 myself?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. On the Clearaudio V2 systems, the stylus can't be swapped by the customer. The cartridge is sent in, the stylus unit renewed at the factory, and the system sent back. Realignment in the tonearm is then essential — especially with a line-contact grind. We handle that professionally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Maestro V2 worth it over an MC system?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you don't have an MC phono stage, or want to spare yourself the loading and step-up transformer: yes. The Maestro delivers MC-like resolution on any MM stage. If you already own a good MC preamp, you should compare it against a Clearaudio MC — we're happy to set that up for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat phono stage does the Maestro V2 need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA standard MM phono stage with 47 kΩ and 100 pF is enough. At around 3.6 mV output voltage, it's a classic high-output MM; an MC stage or step-up transformer isn't necessary and would overload the input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Maestro V2 from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause a line-contact grind deserves a clean alignment — and that's exactly what we deliver. We mount it to the millimetre, tune it to your arm, and advise you honestly on the right phono stage. As an authorised Clearaudio dealer, your warranty is handled correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll find the right electronics and foundation among our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ephono preamps\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/tonarme\"\u003etonearms\u003c\/a\u003e. Alignment aids, scales and record care are available under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/plattenspieler-zubehor\"\u003eturntable accessories\u003c\/a\u003e, the rest of the range under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/zubehor\"\u003eAll Accessories\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clearaudio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989499081040,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/clearaudio-maestro-v2-moving-magnet-tonabnehmer-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1785846909"},{"product_id":"clearaudionanophonov2bl","title":"Clearaudio Nano Phono V2 Phono Preamp, Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Clearaudio Nano Phono V2 is a compact phono preamp for MM and MC cartridges with a continuously adjustable output level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt closes the gap between your turntable and an amplifier that has no phono input, or only a half-hearted one. Mature sound in a footprint the size of a cigarette pack, hand-assembled in Erlangen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Nano Phono V2?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShort signal paths, a solid aluminium housing against interference, and a stepless level control that lets you match the output precisely to the rest of your chain — up to 10 volts RMS is available, plenty of headroom even for a reluctant high-level input. Jumpers on the underside let the Nano run on both MM and MC systems, and that's also where you set the load impedance for moving coil cartridges. The switchable subsonic filter keeps the rumble from warped records out of the signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fresh, dynamic reproduction with a clean background — 81 dB of signal-to-noise ratio in MM mode is a statement for this size of unit. Bass arrives controlled and punchy, voices and cymbals stay clearly outlined. The Nano colours little: it lets the character of your turntable and cartridge come through, rather than painting over it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Nano Phono V2 for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone setting up their first proper turntable — and for anyone who needs a compact phono stage because there's simply no room left in the rack. To be blunt: for a high-end MC system, the Nano is a size too small; then the Smart Phono V2 or the Basic V2 is the way to go. And if you want to plug in headphones directly, get the headphone version — the Nano Phono V2 has no headphone jack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small problem-solver with surprisingly few compromises: flexible enough for almost any cartridge, quiet enough for the softest passages, small enough for any shelf. If your amplifier's built-in phono input has left you underwhelmed so far, this is the least complicated way to change that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Small and affordable, very flexible, spot-on both electrically and mechanically, sonically an engaging performer focused on the essentials.\"\u003c\/em\u003e — FIDELITY (Michael Vrzal), 2016\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e phono preamp for MM and MC cartridges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGain:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34 dB (MM) \/ 54 dB (MC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 47 kΩ \/ 220 pF (MM), selectable via jumper (MC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMode:\u003c\/strong\u003e MM\/MC switchable via jumper on the underside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRIAA accuracy:\u003c\/strong\u003e ± 0.4 dB (20 Hz – 50 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e 81 dB (A) for MM \/ 70 dB (A) for MC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistortion:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 0.04%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannel separation:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt; 80 dB at 1 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput level:\u003c\/strong\u003e continuously adjustable, max. 10 V RMS at 1 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone output:\u003c\/strong\u003e not available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInputs and outputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e unbalanced RCA, ground terminal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubsonic filter:\u003c\/strong\u003e switchable via jumper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHousing:\u003c\/strong\u003e anodised aluminium, black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e external power supply, ± 18 V DC \/ 300 mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e max. 2.3 W, standby \u0026lt; 0.3 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W × H × D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 85 × 25 × 106 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 500 g (preamp with power supply)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e phono preamp, external power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere do I connect the Nano Phono V2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo a free high-level input on your amplifier: AUX, CD, tuner or line. Never to an input already labelled \"Phono\" — the signal would be amplified a second time there, and the result would sound like anything but music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMM or MC — how do I switch it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVia the jumpers on the underside of the housing. That's also where you set the load impedance for moving coil systems and switch on the subsonic filter. Just tell us which cartridge you're running, and we'll give you the right jumper setting straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I connect headphones to the Nano Phono V2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, the Nano Phono V2 has no headphone output and passes its signal only via RCA to your amplifier. If you want to listen directly through headphones, get the Clearaudio Nano Phono Headphone V2 with a built-in headphone amp and 3.5 mm jack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the adjustable output level good for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt balances out cartridges and amplifiers with different output levels. The Nano delivers up to 10 volts RMS, steplessly adjustable downward. This lets you work in a sensible range of your volume control, instead of turning it up to the stop on the very first track.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Nano Phono V2 from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause a phono stage has to suit the system, not the other way round. We'll work out MM or MC, load impedance and subsonic filter with you before the unit is set up at your place — and our technician Mauri is on hand if anything sticks during setup. Call us: +41 44 680 22 00.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll find the right cartridge under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003ecartridges\u003c\/a\u003e, the right turntable under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eturntables\u003c\/a\u003e, and the right arm under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/tonarme\"\u003etonearms\u003c\/a\u003e. If you're thinking through the whole chain at once, browse \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/alles-vinyl\"\u003eAll Vinyl\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clearaudio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989499179344,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/clearaudio-nano-phono-v2-phono-vorverstaerker-schwarz-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1785846947"},{"product_id":"clearaudionanophonov2hbl","title":"Clearaudio Nano Phono Headphone V2, Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Clearaudio Nano Phono Headphone V2 is a compact phono preamp for MM and MC cartridges with a built-in headphone amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt takes in the signal from your cartridge and passes it on either to your system or directly to your headphones — handy when the record still needs to spin at half past ten and the rest of the household sees it differently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Nano Phono Headphone V2?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShort signal paths, a solid aluminium housing against interference, a stepless level control — and, in addition, a genuine headphone amplifier with a 3.5 mm jack on the front. MM\/MC mode, load impedance and the switchable subsonic filter are all set via jumpers on the underside. The RCA output remains available throughout: you don't have to choose between your system and your headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough headphones: a direct, immediate reproduction with a calm background — 81 dB of signal-to-noise ratio in MM mode really shows in quiet passages, where a noise floor would otherwise like to tag along. Voices sit tangibly in your head, bass stays controlled rather than bloated. Surprisingly mature for a housing 85 millimetres wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Nano Phono Headphone V2 for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone who wants to listen to vinyl through headphones without adding a second device — and for anyone whose amplifier lacks a usable phono input. To be blunt: very low-impedance or extremely insensitive high-end headphones won't push this small amp to its limits — for those, a dedicated headphone amplifier is the right place to look. And important to know: the headphone output is fed from the phono input. You can't connect a CD player or streamer here — for that you need a headphone amp with a high-level input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo devices in one housing, without either one feeling like an afterthought. If you mostly listen to your turntable in the evening, and quietly, this is the most elegant solution in the Nano family: compact, flexible, and without an extra box in the rack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e phono preamp for MM and MC cartridges with built-in headphone amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGain:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34 dB (MM) \/ 54 dB (MC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 47 kΩ \/ 220 pF (MM), selectable via jumper (MC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMode:\u003c\/strong\u003e MM\/MC switchable via jumper on the underside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRIAA accuracy:\u003c\/strong\u003e ± 0.4 dB (20 Hz – 50 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e 81 dB (A) for MM \/ 70 dB (A) for MC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistortion:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 0.04%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannel separation:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt; 80 dB at 1 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput level:\u003c\/strong\u003e continuously adjustable, max. 10 V RMS at 1 kHz (RCA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone output:\u003c\/strong\u003e present, 3.5 mm jack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInputs and outputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e unbalanced RCA, ground terminal, headphone jack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubsonic filter:\u003c\/strong\u003e switchable via jumper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHousing:\u003c\/strong\u003e anodised aluminium, black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e external power supply, ± 18 V DC \/ 300 mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e max. 2.3 W, standby \u0026lt; 0.3 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W × H × D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 85 × 25 × 106 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 500 g (preamp with power supply)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e phono preamp, external power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat headphone connection does the Nano Phono Headphone V2 have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 3.5 mm jack, fed by its own headphone amplifier inside the housing. Headphones with a 6.3 mm plug connect via a simple adapter. You adjust the volume using the unit's stepless level control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I still connect it to my system?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The RCA output goes to a free high-level input on your amplifier — AUX, CD, tuner or line — never to a phono input. Your system and your headphones aren't mutually exclusive, so there's no cable-swapping circus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I connect a CD player or streamer to the headphone amp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The headphone output is fed exclusively from the phono input; there's no high-level input. If you also want to listen to digital sources through headphones, you'll need an additional headphone amp with a line input — we'll show you suitable models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMM or MC — how do I set it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVia the jumpers on the underside. There you select the mode, the load impedance for moving coil systems, and the subsonic filter. Tell us which cartridge sits in the arm, and we'll include the right setting straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Nano Phono Headphone V2 from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the phono stage, cartridge and headphones need to match — and that's exactly where we advise you, instead of leaving you alone with a box. Our technician Mauri helps with setup. Reach us on +41 44 680 22 00 or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll find the right headphones under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/kopfhorer\"\u003eheadphones\u003c\/a\u003e, more amplifiers for them under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/kopfhorerverstarker\"\u003eheadphone amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e. On the analogue side, it's worth a look at \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003ecartridges\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eturntables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clearaudio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989499212112,"sku":null,"price":490.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/clearaudio-nano-phono-headphone-v2-phono-vorverstaerker-schwarz-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1785846947"},{"product_id":"clearaudionanophonov2hsi","title":"Clearaudio Nano Phono Headphone V2, Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Clearaudio Nano Phono Headphone V2 is a compact phono preamp for MM and MC cartridges with a built-in headphone amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn silver, the little aluminium block looks the part next to most turntables — and functionally it suits anyone who wants to keep listening to records even when the big system is better left off. Headphones in, stylus down, done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Nano Phono Headphone V2?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it handles the entire chain between cartridge and ear in a single housing. The phono stage applies RIAA equalisation to ± 0.4 dB accuracy, the built-in headphone amplifier drives via a 3.5 mm jack, and the stepless level control determines how loud it gets. MM or MC, load impedance and the subsonic filter are all set via jumpers on the underside — set once correctly, and you'll never touch them again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA calm background and direct, dynamic access. Through headphones, what stands out most is how clean the Nano stays: voices are stable, cymbals don't disintegrate, low end stays dry. It doesn't push its own sound forward but shows you, pretty unforgivingly, what your cartridge can really do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Nano Phono Headphone V2 for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor vinyl listeners considerate of their neighbours, for second systems in the home office, and for anyone whose amplifier has no decent phono input. To be blunt: with very low-impedance or particularly quiet high-end headphones, the small amp reaches its limits — then a dedicated headphone amplifier belongs in the chain. And the headphone output is permanently tied to the phono input: you can't feed digital sources like a CD player or streamer in here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most elegant solution in the Nano family for anyone who mainly enjoys vinyl through headphones. Two functions in a palm-sized housing, neither implemented half-heartedly — and the RCA output still stays free for your system. So you don't have to choose, which is rare enough as it is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e phono preamp for MM and MC cartridges with built-in headphone amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGain:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34 dB (MM) \/ 54 dB (MC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 47 kΩ \/ 220 pF (MM), selectable via jumper (MC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMode:\u003c\/strong\u003e MM\/MC switchable via jumper on the underside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRIAA accuracy:\u003c\/strong\u003e ± 0.4 dB (20 Hz – 50 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e 81 dB (A) for MM \/ 70 dB (A) for MC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistortion:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 0.04%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannel separation:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt; 80 dB at 1 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput level:\u003c\/strong\u003e continuously adjustable, max. 10 V RMS at 1 kHz (RCA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone output:\u003c\/strong\u003e present, 3.5 mm jack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInputs and outputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e unbalanced RCA, ground terminal, headphone jack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubsonic filter:\u003c\/strong\u003e switchable via jumper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHousing:\u003c\/strong\u003e anodised aluminium, silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e external power supply, ± 18 V DC \/ 300 mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e max. 2.3 W, standby \u0026lt; 0.3 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W × H × D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 85 × 25 × 106 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 500 g (preamp with power supply)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e phono preamp, external power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat headphone jack does the Nano Phono Headphone V2 have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 3.5 mm jack, powered by its own headphone amplifier inside the aluminium housing. For headphones with a 6.3 mm plug, an adapter is all you need. You set the volume with the stepless level control — no separate headphone volume knob is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the unit still work with the system, without headphones?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, of course. Via the RCA output, the signal goes to a high-level input on your amplifier — AUX, CD, tuner or line, but never a phono input. You can leave both connected in parallel and decide depending on the time of day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I connect other sources to the headphone amplifier?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, there is no high-level input. The headphone output is fed exclusively from the phono input and is therefore reserved for the turntable. For digital sources, you'll need a separate headphone amplifier with a line input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Nano suit my moving coil cartridge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the vast majority of cases, yes: 54 dB of gain and the jumper-selectable load impedance cover common MC cartridges. For very low-output models, it's worth a quick chat with us before you order — that saves you any nasty surprises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Nano Phono Headphone V2 from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we tell you whether your cartridge and your headphones suit this unit — even when the honest answer is sometimes no. Plus setup help from our technician Mauri in Wädenswil. Get in touch via WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll find headphones for this amp under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/kopfhorer\"\u003eheadphones\u003c\/a\u003e, bigger solutions under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/kopfhorerverstarker\"\u003eheadphone amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e. On the analogue side, \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003ecartridges\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eturntables\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/alles-vinyl\"\u003eAll Vinyl\u003c\/a\u003e are waiting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clearaudio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989499244880,"sku":null,"price":490.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/clearaudio-phono-vorverstaerker-silber-schraegansicht-kopfhoereranschluss.jpg?v=1785846947"},{"product_id":"clearaudionanophonov2si","title":"Clearaudio Nano Phono V2 Phono Preamp, Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Clearaudio Nano Phono V2 is a compact phono preamp for MM and MC cartridges with continuously adjustable output level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn silver, the little aluminium block looks pleasantly unobtrusive — which is handy, since it's happy sitting right next to the turntable. Its job: turn the tiny signal from your cartridge into a clean, high-level signal, without leaving any signature of its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Nano Phono V2?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause nothing here was skimped on in the wrong place. The milled aluminium housing keeps interference out, signal paths stay short, and the stepless level control brings the output exactly to the level your amplifier likes — up to 10 volts RMS, if it's a bit hard of hearing. MM or MC operation and the load impedance are set via jumpers on the underside, and the subsonic filter is switched right alongside them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA calm background and dynamic, direct access: 81 dB signal-to-noise in MM and RIAA accuracy of ± 0.4 dB are why voices stay solid and cymbals don't blur. Low end comes dry rather than mushy. The Nano shows you what your cartridge can do — for better or worse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Nano Phono V2 for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor beginners with a good turntable, for anyone with an amplifier without a usable phono input, and for anyone who's run out of rack space. To be blunt: if you're already running a high-end MC cartridge, step up a level — Smart Phono V2 or Basic V2. And if you want to plug headphones in directly, reach for the Headphone variant instead; this model has no headphone jack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lot of technology in a small footprint, without showing off: flexible with cartridges, quiet enough for quiet music, and robust enough to simply keep working for years. The Nano is the unfussy answer to why vinyl through the built-in phono input has never quite clicked before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Small and affordable, very flexible, electrically and mechanically spot-on, sonically a compelling performer focused on the essentials.\"\u003c\/em\u003e – FIDELITY (Michael Vrzal), 2016\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e phono preamp for MM and MC cartridges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGain:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34 dB (MM) \/ 54 dB (MC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 47 kΩ \/ 220 pF (MM), selectable via jumper (MC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMode:\u003c\/strong\u003e MM\/MC switchable via jumper on the underside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRIAA accuracy:\u003c\/strong\u003e ± 0.4 dB (20 Hz – 50 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e 81 dB (A) for MM \/ 70 dB (A) for MC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistortion:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 0.04%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannel separation:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt; 80 dB at 1 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput level:\u003c\/strong\u003e continuously adjustable, max. 10 V RMS at 1 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone output:\u003c\/strong\u003e not present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInputs and outputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e unbalanced RCA, ground terminal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubsonic filter:\u003c\/strong\u003e switchable via jumper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHousing:\u003c\/strong\u003e anodised aluminium, silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e external power supply, ± 18 V DC \/ 300 mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e max. 2.3 W, standby \u0026lt; 0.3 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W × H × D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 85 × 25 × 106 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 500 g (preamp with power supply)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e phono preamp, external power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich input does the Nano Phono V2 go into?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA free high-level input — AUX, CD, tuner or line. Never a phono input: there, the signal would be equalised and amplified a second time, and then even the best pressing sounds like a tin can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I set the Nano up for my cartridge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing the jumpers on the underside, you select MM or MC, the load impedance for moving-coil cartridges, and the subsonic filter. Tell us your cartridge and we'll give you the right configuration — saving you the guesswork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Nano Phono V2 have a headphone output?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This model passes its signal to the system exclusively via RCA. For listening directly through headphones, there's the otherwise identical Nano Phono Headphone V2, which additionally has a built-in headphone amplifier with a 3.5 mm jack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow loud can the output be?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaximum 10 volts RMS at 1 kHz, and you can turn this level down continuously. That means the Nano suits quiet MC cartridges just as well as loud MM cartridges, without your amplifier immediately hitting its limit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Nano Phono V2 from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause years of experience tell us which phono stage suits which cartridge — and because you have a contact person here in Wädenswil if the chain ever hums. Get in touch: WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll find matching cartridges under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003ecartridges\u003c\/a\u003e, turntables under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eturntables\u003c\/a\u003e and arms under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/tonarme\"\u003etonearms\u003c\/a\u003e. Everything about the black groove is gathered in \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/alles-vinyl\"\u003eAll Vinyl\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clearaudio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989499277648,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/clearaudio-nano-phono-v2-phono-vorverstaerker-silber-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1785846987"},{"product_id":"clearaudioperformerv2","title":"Clearaudio Performer V2 Moving Magnet Cartridge","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Clearaudio Performer V2 is a moving magnet (MM) cartridge and the first model in the V2 series with a low-resonance ebony body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes it the real entry point into the wood family: the same elliptical diamond on an aluminium cantilever as the Concept V2, but housed in a hand-polished ebony body with an inset damping plate instead of the aluminium housing. The result is a touch more calm and body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Performer V2?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh MM output voltage of around 3.6 mV, the classic 47 kΩ loading, forgiving alignment – it runs on any MM phono stage. Compared to the Concept V2 it steps up measurably: over 26 dB channel separation instead of around 20, and channel balance under 0.8 dB instead of 2 dB. Those two figures are exactly what you perceive as tighter imaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA warm, grounded presentation with pleasant tonal richness. Voices and acoustic instruments sound natural, the bass is dry rather than woolly. Not an analytical scalpel – rather a cartridge that invites you to listen to records instead of measuring them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Performer V2 for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone moving up from a bundled cartridge to a proper MM without investing in MC territory. Straight talk: the series steps up through selection, cantilever and stylus grind – the Artist and Virtuoso extract a bit more channel separation from the same elliptical diamond, and anyone wanting genuine fine resolution needs the boron cantilever of the Maestro or Charisma. The Performer V2 wins on warmth and composure, not on polish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sensible first \"proper\" Clearaudio: more substance than the Concept V2 without getting expensive. An honest recommendation for anyone who wants to fall in love with their record collection all over again – and yes, that happens more often than the calendar allows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Moving Magnet (MM), high output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput voltage: approx. 3.6 mV (1 kHz \/ 5 cm\/s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus grind: elliptical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCantilever: aluminium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody: ebony, hand-polished, with integrated damping plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 23 Hz – 20 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChannel separation: \u003e 26 dB (1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChannel balance: \u003c 0.8 dB (1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracking ability: 80 µm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended tracking force: 2.2 g (± 0.3 g), range 2.0–2.5 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoil impedance: 0.66 kΩ (1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoil inductance: 0.40 H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoad: 47 kΩ \/ 100 pF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: approx. 8.4 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting: ½ inch standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus replacement: factory only, cartridge must be sent in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference to the Concept V2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Performer V2 sits in a hand-polished ebony body instead of the Concept V2's aluminium, and is more tightly selected: over 26 dB channel separation and under 0.8 dB channel balance versus around 20 dB and 2 dB. The stylus and cantilever are identical on both – elliptical diamond on aluminium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I replace the Performer V2's stylus myself?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. On Clearaudio's V2 cartridges the stylus isn't customer-replaceable. The cartridge is sent in, the stylus assembly is renewed at the factory, and the cartridge is sent back. After that the cartridge needs to be realigned in the tonearm – we'll take care of that properly for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich phono stage does the Performer V2 work with?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny MM phono stage with 47 kΩ input impedance. Thanks to its roughly 3.6 mV output voltage, it needs neither an MC stage nor a step-up transformer. Practically any integrated amp with a phono input, and any separate phono box, will work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat stylus shape does the Performer V2 have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn elliptical diamond on an aluminium cantilever. The elliptical grind traces the groove more finely than a spherical one while staying straightforward to align – a good compromise between sound and everyday practicality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Performer V2 at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause there's someone on the phone who listens to records themselves and knows which cartridge suits your arm. We'll mount and align it properly on request, and we're an authorised Clearaudio dealer with correct warranty handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind the right foundation and electronics among our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eturntables\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ephono preamps\u003c\/a\u003e. Cleaning products, scales and alignment aids are in \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/plattenspieler-zubehor\"\u003eturntable accessories\u003c\/a\u003e, more cartridges under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003ecartridges\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clearaudio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989499310416,"sku":null,"price":390.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/clearaudio-performer-v2-moving-magnet-tonabnehmer-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1785846909"},{"product_id":"clearaudiosmartphonov2bl","title":"Clearaudio Smart Phono V2 Phono Preamplifier, Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Clearaudio Smart Phono V2 is a phono preamplifier for MM and MC cartridges that you can fine-tune exactly to your system using switches on the underside of the unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt does exactly one thing, and does it right: turning the tiny signal from your stylus into a clean, neutral line-level signal. No display, no app, no menu with fourteen sound profiles. Set it up once and you'll never open the lid again – and that's exactly how it should be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Smart Phono V2?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe solid aluminium housing shields the sensitive circuitry from interference, the external plug-in power supply keeps mains noise at a distance, and separate SMD circuits handle MM and MC – switchable per channel. You also choose the MC load impedance between 50 Ω and 5 kΩ, the input capacitance in three steps, and can switch in the subsonic filter when needed, which keeps record warp and footfall out of the deep bass. A level control on the unit adjusts the output level to match the rest of your chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuiet. The Smart Phono V2 lays a very low-noise background under the music – 85 dB signal-to-noise ratio for MM is the sober figure behind that. Bass lines arrive with contour instead of bloat, voices stand freely between the speakers, and the RIAA curve stays within ± 0.3 dB across the whole range. It tells you the truth about your records, even when that's occasionally inconvenient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Smart Phono V2 for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone who takes their turntable seriously and has outgrown the built-in phono stage of an integrated amplifier – the step up is clearly audible. Plain talk about what it's not for: if you're running an extreme low-output MC and chasing the very last bit of resolution, you're better served by the larger Balance V2. And if you want to plug headphones straight into the unit, reach for the Headphone version instead – the Smart Phono V2 deliberately has no headphone output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA safe bet in the upper mid-range: small, unassuming, durable and grown-up in sound. At HD Zürisee in Wädenswil we like devices that don't demand attention and still deliver every day – the Smart Phono V2 is one of them. What the trade press says: \"A neat little phono preamplifier with a rich, refined sound and practical adjustment options\" – AREA DVD, Test smart phono V2, 03\/2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e phono preamplifier for MM and MC, switchable per channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGain:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34 dB (MM) \/ 54 dB (MC), each at 1 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 47 kΩ (MM) \/ 50 Ω, 100 Ω, 500 Ω, 1 kΩ, 5 kΩ selectable (MC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput capacitance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150 pF, 250 pF, 400 pF selectable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRIAA accuracy:\u003c\/strong\u003e ± 0.3 dB (10 Hz – 100 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistortion:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 0.004 % (MC, A-weighted at 1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e 85 dB (MM) \/ 72 dB (MC), A-weighted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannel separation:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt; 90 dB at 1 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput level:\u003c\/strong\u003e adjustable via level control on the unit, max. 10 V RMS at 1 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone output:\u003c\/strong\u003e not fitted (only on the Smart Phono Headphone V2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnections:\u003c\/strong\u003e unbalanced RCA input and output, ground terminal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFilter:\u003c\/strong\u003e switchable subsonic filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e external plug-in power supply, ± 18 V DC \/ 300 mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e max. 2.7 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHousing:\u003c\/strong\u003e anodised aluminium, black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W × H × D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 95 × 34 × 125 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 620 g (preamplifier and power supply)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel no.:\u003c\/strong\u003e EL027\/B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e phono preamplifier, external plug-in power supply (± 18 V DC \/ 300 mA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I set up the Smart Phono V2 for my cartridge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVia small switches on the underside of the unit. There you choose MM or MC per channel, the MC load impedance between 50 Ω and 5 kΩ, the input capacitance in three steps, and the subsonic filter. If you like, we'll set the unit up to match your system before handover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need extra resistor plugs for MC?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The MC load impedance is selectable directly on the unit in five steps from 50 Ω to 5 kΩ, plus input capacitance at 150, 250 and 400 pF. That covers practically every common MC cartridge without hanging extra plugs in the signal path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich input on my amplifier does the Smart Phono V2 belong to?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA free line-level input – AUX, CD, Line or Tuner. Never an existing phono input, or the signal gets equalised twice and ends up far too loud. Your turntable's ground wire goes to the Smart Phono's ground terminal, not to the amplifier. That reliably keeps hum out of the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I connect headphones to the Smart Phono V2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, this model has no headphone output – it delivers its signal solely via the RCA outputs to your amplifier. If you want to listen through headphones straight from the unit, the Smart Phono Headphone V2 with its 3.5 mm jack is the right choice. We're happy to tell you which variant suits your chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Smart Phono V2 from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause a phono stage only sounds good once it's matched to the cartridge. We set impedance, capacitance and gain to fit and advise you on the whole chain – from stylus to amplifier. Behind that stands an experienced in-house team. Call us: +41 44 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe right \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003ecartridge\u003c\/a\u003e decides the result at least as much as the phono stage – you'll find the selection there. \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/tonarme\"\u003etonearms\u003c\/a\u003e pair well too, and for the last bit of quiet in the system take a look at \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/netzfilter-stromaufbereitung\"\u003eMains filters \u0026amp; power conditioning\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clearaudio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989500227920,"sku":null,"price":750.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/clearaudio-smart-phono-v2-phono-vorverstaerker-schwarz-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1785846988"},{"product_id":"clearaudiosmartphonov2hbl","title":"Clearaudio Smart Phono Headphone V2, Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Clearaudio Smart Phono Headphone V2 is a phono preamplifier for MM and MC cartridges with a built-in headphone output that equalises the stylus signal and can feed it straight to your headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's the short answer to a very everyday situation: it's late, the system should stay off, but the record is already on the platter. That's exactly what this version is for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Smart Phono Headphone V2?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe phono stage is the same as in the Smart Phono V2: separate SMD circuits for MM and MC, milled aluminium housing, external plug-in power supply, fine-tuning via switches on the underside. Added to that is the headphone output as a 3.5 mm jack; you set the volume with the unit's level control. The RCA outputs for connecting to your amplifier are still there, unchanged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough headphones, the quiet of the circuit becomes especially clear: 85 dB signal-to-noise ratio for MM, over 90 dB channel separation, RIAA within ± 0.3 dB. Details that get lost in the room through speakers sit right at your ear – fingers on strings, breathing pauses, the reverberation of a recording space. Vinyl up close, without anyone in the next room finding out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Smart Phono Headphone V2 for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone who listens to a lot of vinyl but can't always listen loud – flat living, late hours, sleeping housemates. One device instead of two, one power supply instead of two, one less cable run. Plain talk about the limits: the input is a pure phono input. You can't connect a DAC or CD player here – so it doesn't work as a universal headphone amp for your whole system. And if you own particularly hard-to-drive headphones, you'll get further with a standalone headphone amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA smart combination for vinyl listeners with headphone ambitions: the same honest phono stage as in the Smart Phono V2, plus an output that counts exactly when the speakers have to stay silent. If you're unsure whether the Headphone version or the base model suits your setup, we'll sort that out at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil in five minutes on the phone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e phono preamplifier for MM and MC with headphone output, switchable per channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGain:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34 dB (MM) \/ 54 dB (MC), each at 1 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 47 kΩ (MM) \/ 50 Ω, 100 Ω, 500 Ω, 1 kΩ, 5 kΩ selectable (MC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput capacitance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150 pF, 250 pF, 400 pF selectable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRIAA accuracy:\u003c\/strong\u003e ± 0.3 dB (10 Hz – 100 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistortion:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 0.004 % (MC, A-weighted at 1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e 85 dB (MM) \/ 72 dB (MC), A-weighted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannel separation:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt; 90 dB at 1 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput level:\u003c\/strong\u003e adjustable via level control on the unit, max. 10 V RMS at 1 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone output:\u003c\/strong\u003e fitted, 3.5 mm jack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnections:\u003c\/strong\u003e unbalanced RCA input and output, ground terminal, headphone jack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFilter:\u003c\/strong\u003e switchable subsonic filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e external plug-in power supply, ± 18 V DC \/ 300 mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e max. 2.7 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHousing:\u003c\/strong\u003e anodised aluminium, black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W × H × D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 95 × 34 × 125 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 620 g (preamplifier and power supply)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel no.:\u003c\/strong\u003e EL027\/H\/B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e phono preamplifier, external plug-in power supply (± 18 V DC \/ 300 mA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich headphone jack does the Smart Phono Headphone V2 have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 3.5 mm jack socket. Headphones with a 6.3 mm plug connect via an adapter – most good headphones come with one anyway. You set the volume directly with the unit's level control; no extra amplifier is needed for headphone use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I also connect a CD player or DAC to the Smart Phono Headphone V2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The input is a pure phono input for MM and MC cartridges and expects a very small signal. High-level sources belong on your amplifier or on a standalone headphone amplifier. If you need both, we're happy to show you sensible combinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I set up the unit for my cartridge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVia switches on the underside of the unit. You choose MM or MC per channel, the MC load impedance from 50 Ω to 5 kΩ, the input capacitance at 150, 250 or 400 pF, and switch in the subsonic filter as needed. If you like, we'll take care of the setup before handover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference from the Smart Phono V2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe phono stage is identical – same gain, same adjustment options, same measured values. The Headphone version adds a headphone output with a 3.5 mm jack. Anyone who'll never listen directly from the unit saves with the base model; anyone who wants to listen to records quietly in the evening is in the right place here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Smart Phono Headphone V2 from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause two things need to fit together: the setup for your cartridge and the choice of headphones. We sort out both with you, rather than leaving you alone with a box – including service from our own in-house technician. Reach us on +41 44 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll find the right headphones under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/kopfhorer\"\u003eHeadphones\u003c\/a\u003e, the right \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003ecartridge\u003c\/a\u003e right next to them. Add \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eturntables\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/tonarme\"\u003etonearms\u003c\/a\u003e – and if the same phono stage without a headphone output is enough for you, you'll find it under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ePhono preamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clearaudio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989500260688,"sku":null,"price":800.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/clearaudio-smart-phono-headphone-v2-phono-vorverstaerker-schwarz-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1785846986"},{"product_id":"clearaudiosmartphonov2hsi","title":"Clearaudio Smart Phono Headphone V2, Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Clearaudio Smart Phono Headphone V2 is a phono preamplifier for MM and MC cartridges with a built-in headphone output that lets you listen straight from the unit, without going via the rest of your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Silver it's a small, cleanly milled block of aluminium that takes on two jobs: phono equalisation and headphone listening at the turntable. One less box in the rack, one less power supply under the sideboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Smart Phono Headphone V2?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder the hood works the same technology as in the Smart Phono V2: two separate SMD circuits for MM and MC, switchable per channel, load impedance from 50 Ω to 5 kΩ, input capacitance in three steps, a switchable subsonic filter against record warp. The plug-in power supply sits outside the housing, where it can't do any harm. Added to that is the 3.5 mm headphone jack, whose level you set on the unit's control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA phono stage that leaves nothing to be desired in measurement terms – ± 0.3 dB RIAA accuracy across ten octaves, under 0.004 % distortion, more than 90 dB channel separation – and a headphone path that brings that cleanliness straight to your ear. On headphones you hear surface noise just as clearly as the silence between notes, and both belong to listening to vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Smart Phono Headphone V2 for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor vinyl listeners in flats, for late nights, for anyone who doesn't see headphones as a compromise. Also for small setups where one less device simply means more space. Plain talk: the input accepts phono signals only – you can't connect a streamer, DAC or CD player here, so the unit isn't a universal headphone amp for your whole system. And for particularly power-hungry headphones, a standalone headphone amplifier remains the stronger solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo functions, one housing, no compromises on the phono stage – for many vinyl listeners that's exactly the right equation. Which headphones suit it and how the unit should be set up for your cartridge is something we'd rather discuss once, calmly, at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, than have you try three times yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e phono preamplifier for MM and MC with headphone output, switchable per channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGain:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34 dB (MM) \/ 54 dB (MC), each at 1 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 47 kΩ (MM) \/ 50 Ω, 100 Ω, 500 Ω, 1 kΩ, 5 kΩ selectable (MC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput capacitance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150 pF, 250 pF, 400 pF selectable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRIAA accuracy:\u003c\/strong\u003e ± 0.3 dB (10 Hz – 100 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistortion:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 0.004 % (MC, A-weighted at 1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e 85 dB (MM) \/ 72 dB (MC), A-weighted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannel separation:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt; 90 dB at 1 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput level:\u003c\/strong\u003e adjustable via level control on the unit, max. 10 V RMS at 1 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone output:\u003c\/strong\u003e fitted, 3.5 mm jack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnections:\u003c\/strong\u003e unbalanced RCA input and output, ground terminal, headphone jack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFilter:\u003c\/strong\u003e switchable subsonic filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e external plug-in power supply, ± 18 V DC \/ 300 mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e max. 2.7 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHousing:\u003c\/strong\u003e anodised aluminium, silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W × H × D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 95 × 34 × 125 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 620 g (preamplifier and power supply)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel no.:\u003c\/strong\u003e EL027\/H\/S\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e phono preamplifier, external plug-in power supply (± 18 V DC \/ 300 mA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich headphones can I connect?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe output is a 3.5 mm jack socket; models with a 6.3 mm plug run via a simple adapter. For common headphones in the mid impedance range, the power is quite sufficient. Tell us which model you have or are considering – then we'll tell you honestly whether it's a good match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the phono stage the same as in the Smart Phono V2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Gain, load matching, RIAA accuracy and signal-to-noise ratio are identical; the Headphone version simply adds the headphone output. Both units behave the same on your amplifier. So the extra cost buys you the headphone path, not a better phono stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I connect a source other than my turntable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The input is designed solely for MM and MC cartridges and expects a very small signal. A CD player, DAC or streamer would overdrive it hopelessly. Such sources belong on your amplifier or on a separate headphone amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I set up the unit for my cartridge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVia the switches on the underside: MM or MC per channel, MC load impedance in five steps between 50 Ω and 5 kΩ, input capacitance at 150, 250 or 400 pF, plus the switchable subsonic filter. We'll do the basic setup for you if you like, before the unit reaches you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Smart Phono Headphone V2 from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause with us you get more than just a device – you get the matching set-up: cartridge, phono stage, headphones. Our in-house team has been doing this for decades, and our technician Mauri takes care of service and installation. Reach us on +41 44 680 22 00, by WhatsApp on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or at shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe right \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/kopfhorer\"\u003eheadphones\u003c\/a\u003e make half the difference with this unit, the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003ecartridge\u003c\/a\u003e the other half. 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