Clearaudio Stradivari V2 Phono Cartridge

The ebony wood body is chosen for its natural density and acoustic properties, which effectively dampen unwanted vibrations. This helps the cartridge maintain a neutral, well-balanced sound profile by minimizing body resonances.

Yes, the Stradivari V2 requires approximately 60 hours of play time to reach its full sonic potential. You will likely notice the soundstage and tonal balance improve significantly as the suspension settles during this period.

The Micro-HD Diamond tip features a significantly reduced mass, allowing it to track the grooves of your records with greater precision and speed. Paired with the rigid, lightweight boron cantilever, this setup ensures excellent high-frequency retrieval and minimal distortion.

The unique twelve-finger design is engineered to minimize the contact area between the cartridge and the tonearm headshell. By reducing this interface, it effectively dissipates resonance, resulting in a cleaner and more transparent musical presentation.

With an output voltage of 0.8 mV, this cartridge is compatible with most standard moving coil phono stages. We recommend a load resistance of 300 Ohms to ensure the best tonal balance and frequency response.

The use of 24-karat gold for the coils, combined with the redesigned generator and doubled magnets, increases the efficiency of the signal transmission. This results in a higher output voltage and a more dynamic, detailed sound compared to traditional copper-wound designs.