Clearaudio Charisma V2 Cartridge

The Charisma V2 uses a premium diamond-coated boron cantilever and a Gyger S stylus tip, which are typically reserved for high-end moving-coil designs. These materials, combined with the resonance-damping properties of the handcrafted ebony body, allow it to extract significantly more detail and clarity than conventional MM cartridges.

Yes, as a moving-magnet (MM) cartridge with a standard output voltage of 3.6 mV, it is designed to work with any standard MM phono input. You do not need a specialized moving-coil step-up transformer or high-gain phono stage to achieve optimal performance.

The recommended tracking force is 2.4 grams, with a tolerance of ± 0.3 grams. It is important to stay within this range to ensure the stylus tracks accurately while protecting both your records and the cartridge suspension.

Ebony is a dense, naturally resonant-dampening material that helps minimize unwanted vibrations during playback. By reducing these micro-vibrations, the cartridge body allows the stylus to trace the record groove with greater precision and less coloration.

No, the stylus is not user-replaceable. Due to the precision alignment required for the diamond-coated cantilever and the Gyger S tip, any stylus maintenance or replacement must be handled by Clearaudio or an authorized service center.

At 9 grams, this cartridge is compatible with the vast majority of modern tonearms. However, you should ensure your tonearm's counterweight can accommodate a 9-gram cartridge to achieve the proper tracking force.