{"product_id":"clearaudioperformerv2ersatznadel","title":"Clearaudio Performer V2 Replacement Stylus","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Clearaudio Performer V2 Replacement Stylus is the original stylus replacement for the Clearaudio Performer V2 moving magnet cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyli wear out, ebony housings don't. That's exactly what Clearaudio builds on: once the elliptical diamond has clocked its hours, it's not the whole cartridge that goes in the bin – only the stylus unit gets renewed. Your Performer V2 comes back with fresh tracking afterward – same body, same character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the original stylus replacement?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Performer V2 is measured on four levels and hand-selected at Clearaudio; its channel matching depends on the tuning between generator and stylus unit. A third-party stylus would break exactly that tuning apart – not that a reputable one exists for the V2 systems anyway. The factory swap brings back exactly the unit that was fitted originally: an elliptical diamond on an aluminum cantilever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cartridge that again delivers its roughly 3.3 mV, again works linearly from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, and again sits cleanly in the groove instead of slipping in it. The hand-polished ebony housing with its inset, resonance-damping metal plate stays with you – it never did anything wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Performer V2 Replacement Stylus for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone with a Performer V2 in their tonearm who wants to keep it. Plain talk: this isn't a part you plug in at the kitchen table – the cartridge has to be sent in, and your turntable sits idle during that time. If you'd rather avoid that, plan the swap before the stylus is completely worn out. And if you're running a different Clearaudio system, you need a different number: every model has its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSensible rather than spectacular. The stylus replacement keeps a very good entry-level system in the race without you having to reorient yourself sonically. Get in touch with HD Zürisee in Wädenswil beforehand: we'll look at the stylus before you send off a system that might only need a proper adjustment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clearaudio Performer 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 MM008\/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 hand-polished ebony with resonance-damping metal plate\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. 3.3 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm\/s)\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 Performer 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 for the Performer V2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou give us your cartridge, it goes to Clearaudio, the stylus unit is renewed there, and you get your system back. We take care of shipping and handling. Plan for the time without a cartridge – a good opportunity to finally sort your record collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I pull off and plug in the stylus myself?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Unlike the smaller Clearaudio N1 with its plug-in system, the Performer V2 isn't designed for a user-replaceable stylus. The stylus unit is swapped at the factory. If you're after a cartridge with a user-replaceable stylus, the N1 is the better fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the swap worth it, or should I get a new system straight away?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat depends on how happy you are with the Performer V2. If you want the same sound again, the swap is the direct route. If you're after more resolution, a higher system is the more honest answer. We'll work through both options with you before you decide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Performer V2 Replacement Stylus from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we first check whether the stylus is really finished – distortion is often just a matter of misadjusted tracking force. After that, we organize the swap, and our technician Mauri mounts the cartridge back in properly adjusted. Reach us at +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\u003eA fresh stylus deserves clean grooves: find cleaning products and brushes under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/alles-vinyl\"\u003eEverything Vinyl\u003c\/a\u003e, adjustment templates and tonearm scales under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plattenspieler-zubehor\"\u003eturntable accessories\u003c\/a\u003e. If the swap should turn into an upgrade after all, the alternatives are under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003ecartridges\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clearaudio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53223132234064,"sku":null,"price":265.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/clearaudio-performer-v2-ersatznadel-tonabnehmer-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1785846569","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/clearaudioperformerv2ersatznadel","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}