{"product_id":"clearaudio-n1-moving-magnet-tonabnehmer-schwarz","title":"Clearaudio N1 Moving Magnet Cartridge, Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Clearaudio N1 is a moving magnet (MM) cartridge with an elliptical diamond on an aluminum cantilever – the entry point into Clearaudio's cartridge lineup, this version in black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoving magnet means: voltage is generated by moving magnets, output level is high, and any standard MM phono input is enough. The N1 is matched to the compact Clearaudio compass, but at 12.5 grams it also gets along fine with many other tonearms. No step-up transformer, no loading guesswork, no PhD required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the N1?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe anodized aluminum housing is newly developed, torsionally rigid and cleanly balanced – making life hard for spurious resonances. But the real highlight is the stylus: Clearaudio gives the N1 a Quick-Swap system that lets you change the stylus unit even while it's still mounted in the tonearm. That makes it the exception within the Clearaudio MM family – the larger V2 models have to go back to the factory for a stylus change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you'll hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn honest, effortless way into analog: clearly outlined voices, decent bass punch and enough resolution that vinyl sounds like vinyl and not like a compromise. With 20 dB channel separation and 80 µm tracking ability, the N1 sits squarely in the entry-level field. It's not out to dissect the music – it's out to make it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the N1 for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone who wants to fit an entry-level turntable – above all the Clearaudio compass – with a clean MM, or replace a bundled system. Plain talk: if you're already running a good moving coil on an MC phono stage, the N1 will feel like a step backward, not an upgrade. And if you're after finer groove tracing, you'll only find it further up the range, where ebony bodies and tighter channel balance come into play. As an uncomplicated everyday cartridge, though, the N1 is hard to beat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thoroughly solid entry-level MM with an extra that's rare in this class: the replaceable stylus unit. Which turntable and which phono stage suit it in your setup is something we'll sort out at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil in a two-minute phone call – you won't even have to stop the record.\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. 2.9 mV (1 kHz \/ 5 cm\/s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus profile: elliptical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCantilever: aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus unit: replaceable, Quick-Swap system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHousing: anodized aluminum, black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChannel separation: 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\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: 12.5 g (± 0.2 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatching replacement stylus: Clearaudio N1 (MM016\/EN)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the N1 need a special phono stage?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The N1 is a moving magnet system with around 2.9 mV output voltage and runs on any MM phono input with 47 kΩ – whether built into an amplifier or as a separate phono box. An MC-capable stage or a step-up transformer isn't needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I change the N1's stylus myself?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The N1 is the only Clearaudio MM model with a Quick-Swap stylus system, which according to the manufacturer lets you change the stylus unit even while it's mounted. That's not possible with the larger V2 systems – those are sent in for a stylus change. Still, quickly check the tracking force after swapping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the N1 fit my turntable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's matched to the Clearaudio compass, but thanks to its standard mount it fits a great many common tonearms. At 12.5 grams it's comparatively heavy, which can push very light arms to their limit. Tell us your turntable and we'll let you know beforehand whether it'll be a good match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere does the N1 sit in Clearaudio's MM lineup?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRight at the bottom – as the entry point below the Concept V2. It shares the elliptical diamond on an aluminum cantilever with the smaller V2 models, but sits in an aluminum housing and measures a bit coarser at 20 dB channel separation. Further up, the models differ mainly in cantilever material and stylus profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the N1 from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we'll tell you honestly whether the N1 is worth it on your turntable or whether another system is a better fit – and we handle installation properly. Our technician Mauri sets tracking force and azimuth correctly, and as an authorized Clearaudio dealer we handle warranty matters properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll find matching electronics among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ephono preamps\u003c\/a\u003e, and the matching arm under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tonarme\"\u003etonearms\u003c\/a\u003e. Brushes, scales and adjustment aids are available under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plattenspieler-zubehor\"\u003eturntable accessories\u003c\/a\u003e, more cartridges for comparison under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003ecartridges\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clearaudio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53222838042960,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/clearaudio-n1-moving-magnet-tonabnehmer-schwarz-schraegansicht.png?v=1785846929","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/clearaudio-n1-moving-magnet-tonabnehmer-schwarz","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}