Clearaudio Stradivari V2.1 MC Phono Cartridge

Clearaudio Stradivari V2.1 MC Phono Cartridge

What You Need to Know

Aged Ebony, Tuned Like an Instrument

The Clearaudio Stradivari V2.1 MC Phono Cartridge earns its name. Like the violins it honors, its body is crafted from long-aged ebony—wood seasoned for years to reach its final, stable resonance character—mounted on Clearaudio’s twelve-finger resonance-optimized plate. Handmade in Erlangen, Germany, the Stradivari adds a more tightly graded generator to the Concerto’s recipe.

The result is a moving coil of exceptional tonal density, refinement, and musical authority.

Long-Aged Ebony on the Twelve-Finger Plate

Dense, seasoned ebony brings fullness and weight to the music, while the twelve-finger plate—each finger machined to a different radius—scatters resonance so nothing colors the sound. At 7 grams, the Stradivari suits most quality medium-mass tonearms.

Precision-Graded Symmetrical Generator

The Stradivari’s patented symmetrical generator—dual 24-karat gold air-core coils inside eight super neodymium magnets—is built from parts selected and graded a step more tightly than the Concerto’s, with claimed dynamic range approaching 95dB.

Prime Line Stylus on Solid Boron

New for v2.1, the Stradivari 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 Stradivari 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 Stradivari V2.1 is a low-output moving coil and requires a quality MC phono stage (typical loading around 300 ohms). Allow a generous break-in period—it continues to bloom for dozens of hours.

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

Features & Specifications

Long-Aged Ebony Body
Seasoned tonewood adds fullness, weight, and tonal density.

Twelve-Finger Resonance-Optimized Plate
Twelve different radii scatter resonance for a pristine background.

Precision-Graded Symmetrical MC Generator
Tighter parts selection than Concerto for added refinement.

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.

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: Long-Aged Ebony 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 Stradivari 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 Stradivari compare to the Concerto v2.1?
Same architecture—the Stradivari’s long-aged ebony body and more tightly graded generator add tonal weight, density, and a further step of refinement.

How does it compare to the Da Vinci?
The Da Vinci moves from wood to a ceramic-coated aluminum body and another level of generator selection, delivering even greater transparency and dynamic authority.

Who is the Stradivari V2.1 designed for?
It’s ideal for audiophiles who prize tonal beauty and body—the most musically seductive point in Clearaudio’s MC range.

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