{"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\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eturntables\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tonarme\"\u003etonearms\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ephono preamps\u003c\/a\u003e. Everything around the record itself is gathered under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/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","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/clearaudioconcertov2","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}