Clearaudio Charisma v2.1 Ebony MM Cartridge

Clearaudio Charisma v2.1 Ebony MM Phono Cartridge

What You Need to Know

The Flagship Stylus, in a Moving Magnet

The Clearaudio Charisma v2.1 Ebony MM Phono Cartridge is the ultimate expression of the moving magnet: it wears the same diamond-coated boron cantilever and Prime Line stylus as Clearaudio’s $21,000 Goldfinger Statement v2.1 flagship. Handmade in Erlangen, Germany, the Charisma proves an MM can play in genuinely elite company.

For listeners who want reference-level analog without a moving coil phono stage, there’s nothing quite like it.

Prime Line Stylus on Diamond-Coated Boron

New for v2.1, the Charisma adopts Clearaudio’s Prime Line diamond—a hybrid-parabolic line-contact profile with reduced tip mass, developed for the Goldfinger Statement. Mounted on a diamond-coated boron cantilever, it traces the groove with extraordinary precision, tracking to 90µm.

You’ll hear startling resolution, effortless dynamics, and clean, composed playback to the last groove.

Reference-Grade Generator

The Charisma’s generator uses ultra-high-efficiency, precisely matched magnets, earning Clearaudio’s top MM grades: 3.6mV output, 30dB channel separation, and channel balance within an astonishing 0.2dB.

Ebony Body with German Silver Inlay

The hand-polished ebony body gains a precious-metal German Silver inlay, adding mass and further refining resonance control. The result is a black-quiet background and a large, precisely organized soundstage.

Handmade in Germany

Every Charisma v2.1 is assembled and tested by hand at Clearaudio’s factory in Erlangen, Germany, and backed by a two-year warranty with registration.

Building Your System

The Charisma v2.1 works with any standard MM phono input and deserves a high-quality turntable and tonearm that will let its resolution shine.

When the stylus eventually wears, Clearaudio’s generous trade-in program lets you exchange your cartridge toward a new one at substantial savings.

Features & Specifications

Prime Line Diamond Stylus
The same profile as the Goldfinger Statement flagship—exceptional resolution and tracking.

Diamond-Coated Boron Cantilever
Extreme rigidity and low mass for instant transient response.

Reference-Grade MM Generator
30dB separation and 0.2dB balance—Clearaudio’s finest MM figures.

Ebony Body with German Silver Inlay
Precious-metal-reinforced tonewood for superior resonance control.

Handmade in Erlangen, Germany
Hand-assembled, tested, and backed by a two-year warranty.

Standard ½-Inch Mount
Threaded body holes and mounting hardware included.

Specifications

•          Type: Moving Magnet (MM)

•          Stylus: Clearaudio Prime Line Diamond

•          Cantilever: Diamond-Coated Boron

•          Body: Hand-Polished Ebony with German Silver Inlay

•          Output: 3.6mV

•          Load Impedance: 47k ohms / 100pF

•          Mounting: Standard ½-inch (threaded)

•          Tracking Force: 2.4 grams (±0.3 grams)

•          Weight: 9.0 grams

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a special phono preamp?
No. The Charisma v2.1 works with any standard moving magnet (MM) phono input—that’s precisely its appeal.

How does the Charisma v2.1 compare to the Maestro v2?
The Charisma steps up to the diamond-coated boron cantilever and Prime Line stylus from Clearaudio’s flagship, plus a higher-graded generator with wider separation and near-perfect channel balance.

What changed from the Charisma V2?
The v2.1 adopts the newly developed Prime Line stylus in place of the previous profile—finer groove contact, lower tip mass, and improved tracking.

Who is the Charisma v2.1 designed for?
It’s ideal for serious audiophiles who want true reference-class analog while keeping the simplicity of a moving magnet system.

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