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concept MC Signature

The concept mc and the concept mc Signature combine high-quality moving coil technology with minimalist design. Their clever magnet arrangement demonstrates how much sound quality is possible in this class.
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Weight

8.0 g

Output voltage

0.4 mV at 5 cm/s

Material/Colour

Aluminium-magnesium alloy with ceramic coating

Silver and Black

Content

Boron cantilever and Micro-Line stylus

Both models are equipped with a boron cantilever and a Micro-Line stylus diamond. This allows them to extract fine details from the record groove and bring core MC technology to a particularly accessible price class.

Product photograph of the clearaudio
Product photograph of the clearaudio
Noble and precise: The clearaudio concept mc signature in its silver aluminium-magnesium body.

Precise channel balance

The concept mc achieves a channel deviation of under 0.5 decibels, the concept mc Signature even under 0.3 decibels. Together with 11 ohms cartridge impedance and high trackability, this creates particularly precise and stable playback characteristics.

Product photograph of the clearaudio
Product photograph of the clearaudio
The clearaudio concept mc signature in black – optimised for minimal channel deviation.

Lightweight metal body

The cartridge body consists of an aluminium-magnesium alloy with anodised coating. With a total weight of 8.0 grams, both cartridges can be used versatilely.

Close-up of the black clearaudio
Close-up of the black clearaudio
The clearaudio concept mc signature ready to play, mounted on the tonearm.

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Intro

Two strong entry points.

Content

With 0.4 millivolt output voltage at 5 cm/s, the concept mc and the concept mc Signature are genuine moving coil cartridges for price-conscious high-end enthusiasts. The concept mc is available in silver and black.

Intro

Specifications

DESIGN PRINCIPLE:
  • Resonance-optimised turntable
  • Turntable body made of medium-density fibreboard (silver / black)
  • Steel base plate for additional weight
  • Including decoupling elements
SPEED RANGE: 33 ⅓, 45 rpm
DRIVE:
  • Decoupled and extremely smooth-running 12 volt DC motor
  • Drive with ground flat belt
  • Plug-in power supply designed for worldwide use
BEARING: Polished and hardened steel spindle in a bronze bushing, running on a Teflon thrust pad.
PLATTER: Solid 20 mm high-density acrylic platter / CNC precision-turned aluminium sub-platter
WOW AND FLUTTER: < ± 0.05 %
POWER CONSUMPTION: Max. 5.56 watts | Operation: 2.81 watts | Off: 0.0 watts
WEIGHT: approx. 8.4 kg (incl. tonearm, cartridge and dust cover)
DIMENSIONS (W/D/H): approx. 435 × 340 × 120 mm (incl. dust cover)
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY: 2 years*
* When warranty card is returned within 14 days.
DESIGN PRINCIPLE: Radial tonearm
Anti-skating via cable pull
MATERIAL: Aluminium (black/silver),
Tonearm tube made of aluminium (black/silver)
OVERHANG: 17.12 mm
TOTAL LENGTH: 301.00 mm
EFFECTIVE LENGTH: 239.12 mm
MOUNTING DISTANCE (TONEARM PIVOT TO SPINDLE): 222.00 mm
OFFSET ANGLE: 24.02°
SIGNAL CABLE: 1.1 m clearaudio Direct Wire PLUS terminated with MPC RCA
WEIGHT: approx. 470 g (incl. counterweight)
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY: 2 years*
* If the completed warranty card is returned to clearaudio within 14 days of purchase.
Total mass: 12.5g (± 0.2g)
Frequency response: 20Hz – 20kHz
Output voltage (1kHz, 5cm/s): ~ 2.9mV
Channel separation (1kHz):  20dB
Channel balance (1kHz): ≤ 2dB
Tracking ability:  80μm
Recommended tracking force: 2.2g (± 0.3g)
Coil impedance (1kHz):  0.66kΩ
Coil inductance:  400mH
Load resistance:  47kΩ
Load capacitance:  100pF
Cantilever / stylus shape: Aluminium / elliptical
Compliance: 15μ/mN
Cartridge body: Aluminium
Manufacturer’s warranty:  2 years

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