Clearaudio Artist V2
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Model name
Artist V2
Type
MM
Stylus
Elliptical
Body
Ebony wood
Cantilever
Aluminium
Coils
N/A
Output voltage (mV@5cm/sec)
3.6
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
20
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
20 000
Internal impedance (Ohm)
N/A
Channel separation (dB / 1,000 Hz)
24
Compliance (×10-6cm/dyne at 100Hz)
15 μ/mN
Recommended load (Ohm)
47 000
Recommended tonearms
N/A
Weight (g)
8.4
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