{"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\/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. 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