{"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\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eturntables\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tonarme\"\u003etonearms\u003c\/a\u003e, the necessary amplification among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ephono preamps\u003c\/a\u003e. More reference cartridges are available under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/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","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/clearaudiogoldfingerstatement","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}