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Stradivari V2.1

A name that commits: The Stradivari V2 combines maximum rigour in construction and material selection with the aspiration to continuously raise the bar for High-End cartridges.
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Weight

7.0 g

Output voltage

0.5 mV at 5 cm/s

Material/Colour

Ebony with metal inlay

Content

Patented V2 technology

An impressive 85 decibels of sound dynamics are made possible through the patented V2 technology and the use of high-quality High-End materials.

Close-up of the dark clearaudio Stradivari V2 MC cartridge, mounted on the silver headshell of a tonearm against a completely black, atmospheric background.
Close-up of the dark clearaudio Stradivari V2 MC cartridge, mounted on the silver headshell of a tonearm against a completely black, atmospheric background.
Craftsmanship in the micro domain: Weighing only seven grams, the Stradivari V2 unfolds its full sonic finesse and precise spatial imaging on the tonearm.

Handcraft in the micro domain

The seven-gramme precision cartridge is created through devoted handcraft in the micro domain. Experience, exact manufacturing and a deep understanding of material properties are decisive.

Studio photograph of the isolated clearaudio Stradivari V2.1 cartridge made from dark brown ebony with characteristic gear-shaped top on white, reflective background.
Studio photograph of the isolated clearaudio Stradivari V2.1 cartridge made from dark brown ebony with characteristic gear-shaped top on white, reflective background.
Noble wood meets purest gold: The body made from ebony wood stored for months protects the highly efficient 24-carat gold coils inside.

Ebony, gold coils and precision

Important building blocks of the Stradivari V2 are ebony stored for months, a precisely ground twelve-fingered platform and coils made from 24-carat gold.

Close-up of the dark clearaudio Stradivari V2 MC cartridge, mounted on the silver headshell of a tonearm against a completely black, atmospheric background.
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Transparency and depth.

Content

The result is an intense listening experience with exceptional transparency and depth – entirely in keeping with a cartridge whose name deliberately recalls a great instrument.

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Specifications

TOTAL SYSTEM WEIGHT: 7.0 g
FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (AT 5 CM/SEC.): 0.5 mV
CHANNEL SEPARATION: 25 – 30 dB
CHANNEL BALANCE: < 0.5 dB
TRACKING ABILITY: 80 µm
RECOMMENDED TRACKING FORCE: 2.8 g (± 0.2 g)
CARTRIDGE IMPEDANCE: 50 Ω
CANTILEVER / DIAMOND CUT: Boron / clearaudio Prime Line
STYLUS COMPLIANCE: 15 µ/mN
COIL CONFIGURATION: Absolute Pivot-Symmetrical
COIL MATERIAL: 24 Carat Gold
CARTRIDGE BODY: Ebony
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY*: 2 Years*
* Upon return of the completed warranty card to clearaudio within 14 days of purchase.

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