{"product_id":"ortofon-mc-verismo","title":"Ortofon MC Verismo","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Ortofon MC Verismo is an uncompromising moving-coil cartridge from the Exclusives series, with a nude Replicant 100 diamond on a diamond cantilever and a 3D-printed SLM titanium body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the MC Verismo?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Verismo” stands for realism — and that's exactly the program here. The diamond cantilever transmits the finest information at the highest speed, the rigid SLM titanium body damps internally and keeps the background pitch black. The three-point mount couples the cartridge mechanically and stably to the tonearm, so dynamics come through unrestrained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you'll hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn unvarnished, high-resolution reproduction with explosive dynamics and authentic textures: instruments sound tangible and real, the soundstage opens up deep and stable. The Verismo doesn't flatter — it shows the recording exactly as it is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the MC Verismo for — and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor listeners with a neutral, high-quality system who want maximum truth instead of a rosy picture. \u003cstrong\u003eBottom line:\u003c\/strong\u003e if your system already tends toward sibilance in the treble, the Verismo makes that more audible, not better — it's a magnifying glass, not a soft-focus filter. For a deliberately “warm”-tuned problem system, it's the wrong choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MC Verismo is for anyone who's had enough of “hi-fi sound” and wants the unfiltered emotion of a recording. Magnificent on a neutral reference system — mercilessly honest on a nervous one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the specialist press says:\u003c\/strong\u003e “…the Verismo's refinement rivals MCs at twice the price… It is nothing short of sensational.” – Hi-Fi News (Ken Kessler, 2022), “Outstanding Product” award.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: moving-coil cartridge (MC), Exclusives series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus profile: Ortofon Replicant 100 (nude), r\/R 5\/100 µm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCantilever: diamond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput voltage: 0.2 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm\/s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChannel balance: 0.5 dB (1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChannel separation: 25 dB (1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 20–20,000 Hz (+2 \/ −1 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracking ability: 80 µm (315 Hz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracking angle: 23°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus compliance: 13 µm\/mN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended tracking force: 2.6 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal impedance: 7 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended load: \u0026gt; 10 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoil material: Aucurum (gold-plated 6NX copper)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHousing material: SLM titanium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 9.5 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat's included: cartridge, stylus guard, mounting screws, screwdriver, carbon stylus brush, individual test report\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the MC Verismo fit my high-end turntable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 9.5 g and with moderate compliance, the Verismo fits most current high-end tonearms. What matters is that the arm and phono stage can pass through its resolution too. It's best if we work out together whether your system can do that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs a diamond cantilever really better than boron?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiamond is harder and stiffer than boron and transmits impulses even faster and with less loss. The result is more detail, depth and directness. You'll only hear the difference, though, on an accordingly high-quality, cleanly matched system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Ortofon MC Verismo at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause such an honest system needs the right environment. We'll tell you openly whether your system is neutral enough, mount and align the Verismo precisely and support you with matching and service — so that truth becomes music, not harshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e a high-quality \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ephono preamp\u003c\/a\u003e, a matching \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eturntable\u003c\/a\u003e and other \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003ecartridges\u003c\/a\u003e to compare.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ortofon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989548953936,"sku":"303429","price":6999.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/ortofon-mc-verismo-tonabnehmer-perspektive-links.jpg?v=1786616784","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/ortofon-mc-verismo","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}