Clearaudio Concerto v2.1 MC Phono Cartridge

Clearaudio Concerto v2.1 MC Phono Cartridge

What You Need to Know

The Twelve-Finger Design Arrives

The Clearaudio Concerto v2.1 MC Phono Cartridge is the first model in Clearaudio’s moving coil line to feature the signature twelve-finger resonance-optimized body—the architecture that defines the company’s most exalted cartridges. Handmade in Erlangen, Germany, the Concerto pairs it with the patented symmetrical generator, 24-karat gold coils, boron cantilever, and Prime Line stylus.

The result is a moving coil of remarkable openness, speed, and dimensional precision.

Twelve-Finger Resonance-Optimized Body

The Concerto’s satiné wood body mounts to Clearaudio’s famous twelve-finger plate: each finger machined to a different radius so that no single resonance can take hold. A tapped metal insert couples the cartridge rigidly to your headshell. At just 7 grams, it also suits a wide range of tonearms.

Patented Symmetrical Generator with 24k Gold Coils

Dual air-core coils of pure 24-karat gold sit inside a ring of eight super neodymium magnets in a design that is absolutely symmetrical—mechanically, magnetically, electrically. Clearaudio credits it with up to 70dB of dynamic range and vanishingly low distortion.

Prime Line Stylus on Solid Boron

New for v2.1, the Concerto wears Clearaudio’s Prime Line diamond—the hybrid-parabolic profile developed for the flagship Goldfinger Statement—bonded into a solid boron cantilever for superior detail retrieval, tracking, and high-frequency purity.

Handmade in Germany

Every Concerto 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 Concerto v2.1 is a low-output moving coil and requires an MC phono stage (typical loading around 300 ohms). Its 7-gram mass and medium compliance suit most quality medium-mass tonearms.

When the stylus eventually wears, Clearaudio’s generous MC trade-in and exchange program protects your investment.

Features & Specifications

Twelve-Finger Resonance-Optimized Body
Twelve different radii scatter resonance for a pristine, open sound.

Patented Symmetrical MC Generator
Eight neodymium magnets and 24k gold coils for exceptional dynamics.

Clearaudio Prime Line Diamond Stylus
Flagship-derived profile for superior detail and tracking.

Solid Boron Cantilever
Extreme stiffness and low mass for instant transient response.

Satiné Wood Construction
Lively, transparent voicing at an agile 7 grams.

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

Specifications

•          Type: Low Output Moving Coil (MC)

•          Stylus: Clearaudio Prime Line Diamond

•          Cantilever: Solid Boron

•          Body: Satiné Wood on Twelve-Finger Plate

•          Output: 0.5mV

•          Load Impedance: 300 ohms (typical MC loading)

•          Mounting: Standard ½-inch (threaded)

•          Tracking Force: 2.8 grams (±0.2 grams)

•          Weight: 7.0 grams

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a moving coil phono preamp?
Yes. The Concerto v2.1 is a low-output (0.5mV) moving coil and should be used with an MC phono stage or step-up transformer.

How does the Concerto compare to the Talisman V2.1?
The Concerto adds the twelve-finger resonance-optimized architecture and a lighter 7-gram build—greater openness, finer resonance control, and broader tonearm compatibility.

How does it compare to the Stradivari v2.1?
The Stradivari moves up to a long-aged ebony body and a more tightly graded generator for added tonal density and refinement.

Who is the Concerto v2.1 designed for?
It’s ideal for audiophiles stepping into Clearaudio’s upper moving coil range, where the flagship body architecture begins.

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