{"product_id":"clearaudio-virtuoso-v2-ersatznadel","title":"Clearaudio Virtuoso V2 Replacement Stylus","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Clearaudio Virtuoso V2 Replacement Stylus is the original stylus replacement for the Clearaudio Virtuoso V2 moving magnet cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA diamond lasts a long time, but not forever. When the highs on the Virtuoso V2 lose their shine and the inner grooves get restless, it's usually not the cartridge that's tired, just the stylus. Clearaudio renews exactly this unit – the ebony body, with all its resonance-damping work, stays with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the original stylus replacement?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClearaudio measures and hand-selects the Virtuoso V2 across four stages until channel balance and phase behavior are right. That selection applies to the combination of body, generator and stylus unit. A copy would break up that interplay – and none exists for the V2 systems anyway. The original replacement brings back exactly the factory configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA new elliptical diamond on an aluminum cantilever, fitted at the factory and checked in the finished system. After that, your Virtuoso V2 delivers its roughly 3.6 mV, its 26 dB channel separation and the spacious, richly colored gait the V2 range is known for once again. Not a new system, but the old one back in top form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Virtuoso V2 Replacement Stylus for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone running a Virtuoso V2 who wants to keep it going. Plain talk: the swap goes through the factory, not across your living room table – expect a pause during which the turntable sits idle. If you want to avoid that, keep a second headshell fitted with a budget system on hand. For the Performer V2, Artist V2 or Maestro V2, this part number is the wrong one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sensible way to run an upmarket MM system for years without replacing the whole cartridge every few years. Before you send your system in: HD Zürisee in Wädenswil checks the stylus under magnification and tells you honestly whether the expense is due now or can still wait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clearaudio Virtuoso V2 (Moving Magnet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e stylus replacement on the returned cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart number:\u003c\/strong\u003e MM010\/E\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCantilever:\u003c\/strong\u003e aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiamond profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e elliptical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCartridge housing:\u003c\/strong\u003e ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCartridge weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.4 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 3.6 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm\/s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannel separation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26 dB (1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended tracking force:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.2 g ± 0.3 g\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\u003eLoad resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 47 kΩ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended capacitance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 pF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e stylus replacement on the returned Virtuoso V2; you get your system back with a new stylus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the stylus replacement work on the Virtuoso V2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou drop your cartridge off with us, it goes to Clearaudio, the stylus unit is renewed there, and you get your system back. A user-side swap isn't intended for the Virtuoso V2. We handle shipping and return.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the system sound like new again after the swap?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, because the selected measured values are restored with the new stylus unit. What you don't get is an upgrade: the Virtuoso V2 stays a Virtuoso V2. More resolution only comes with a higher-tier system, for example one with a boron cantilever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a new tonearm setup afterward?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Because the cartridge is removed for the swap, overhang, offset angle, azimuth, tracking force and anti-skating need to be reset when it's reinstalled. With a template and a scale you can do this yourself; otherwise our technician takes care of it, including a check.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Virtuoso V2 Replacement Stylus from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause someone here actually looks before you order: checking the stylus, checking the setup, then the decision. As an authorized Clearaudio partner, the swap goes through the official channel, and Mauri is on hand for reinstallation. 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\u003eClean vinyl is the best life insurance for a new diamond: cleaning and care products are under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/alles-vinyl\"\u003eEverything Vinyl\u003c\/a\u003e, templates, scales and brushes under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plattenspieler-zubehor\"\u003eturntable accessories\u003c\/a\u003e. If you're thinking about a higher-tier system instead of the swap, you'll find it under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003ecartridges\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clearaudio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53223139213648,"sku":null,"price":630.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/clearaudio-virtuoso-v2-ersatznadel-tonabnehmer-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1785846569","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/clearaudio-virtuoso-v2-ersatznadel","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}