For the first time in a cartridge, the MC Goldfinger Statement V2.1 features twelve magnets, perfectly matched and symmetrical enabling the system to reach a dynamic range of 100 decibels. For the Clearaudio engineering team this represents the fulfilment of an audiophile dream that seemed long unattainable.
Clearaudio proudly presents the Goldfinger Statement V2.1 cartridge, which offers significant technological advancements for an impressive listening experience.
By integrating stronger magnets and a new selection process, the Goldfinger Statement 2.1 sets new standards in sound quality. Its precise reproduction and impressive detail make it an outstanding cartridge for discerning music enthusiasts. The redesign of the cantilever with an optimized angle contributes to improved tracking accuracy. Visually, the Goldfinger Statement V2.1 features a V engraving that underscores its simple elegance and modernity.
Another notable change lies in the precision of the new manufacturing process of the gold body, which provides even more geometric stability to the Goldfinger Statement V2.1. This cartridge deserves only the finest recordings of all time. To “feed” the Moving Coil (MC) Goldfinger Statement V2.1 with appropriate music material, clearaudio has established a dedicated music production department specializing in audiophile recordings of all genres.
The MC Goldfinger Statement (V1) was the first cartridge with integrated HF shielding. The high sound quality of this world-class cartridge is the result of meticulous detail improvements and fine-tuning of all values. The breakthrough came with the use of a 30% thinner 24-carat gold wire for the coils, a precision-ground gold bracket for securing the magnet block, and a body made of 585 gold – essential core components for the ultimate cartridge masterpiece. A valuable asset that will last for generations. The world-famous Micro-HD diamond ensures the best groove tracking behavior of all time.
Clearaudio's founder refers to this cartridge marvel as “our Opus Magnum in homage to the absolutely flawless audiophile playback of the world's best LP music productions.”
16.0 g
0.5 - 0.6mV at 5 cm/s
14-karat gold
| Total mass | ~ 15.0g (± 2g) |
| Frequency response | 20Hz – 20kHz |
| Output voltage (at 5 cm/sec) | 0.5 – 0.6mV |
| Channel separation | > 32dB |
| Channel balance | < 0.2dB |
| Tracking ability | 90μm |
| Recommended tracking force | 2.8g (± 0.2g) |
| Cartridge impedance | 50Ω |
| Cantilever / stylus shape | Boron / Clearaudio Prime Line |
| Compliance | 15μ/mN |
| Coil assembly | Absolutely symmetrical design |
| Coil material | 24 carat gold |
| Cartridge body | 14 carat gold |
| Manufacturer’s warranty* | 2 years* |
[...] I am sure that it is the best Clearaudio cartridge I've heard (and I've heard most of them) and, perhaps, the best cartridge (a lot of) money can currently buy.
Jonathan ValinTo hear this thing on a really great, really dynamic recording—such as Clearaudio's own sensational showpiece The Percussion Record—is a jaw-dropping experience. Honestly, this cartridge simply blows the walls out, delivering an almost surround-like soundfield of unparalleled width and depth, with the added bonus of the most thunderous, floor-and-wall-shaking bass (and this record has some bass, folks) I've heard in my room from the Magico Q5s (or any speaker).
Jonathan ValinThe Goldfinger comes closer than ever to neutrality, adding substantially to overall transient speed and life like timbre without sacrificing any of Clearaudio's traditional strengths in soundstaging, extension and resolution at the frequency extremes, and astonishing low-level detail. Along with last year's cartridge of the year - the Air Tight PC-1 - the Goldfinger is currently the best mc we've reviewed.
JV forthcomingThe new Clearaudio Goldfinger Statement cartridge goes where no cartridge has gone before, and improves on the already sublime Goldfinger V2.
The Clearaudio Goldfinger Statement is one of the finest cartridges that I have heard to date. The alignment woes and the downforce concerns simply evaporated as soon as I started listening. This is a cartridge that sounds exactly as one might expect given its mass and tracking weight. Put simply, it has a big, bold, enveloping sound and dynamic abilities that absolutely take your breath away. It brings performers right to the fore, laps up complex bass lines, images with pinpoint perfection and yet can rustle up the most ethereal sense of delicacy when required. [...] rediscover your record collection!
Adam Smith
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