Clearaudio CONCEPT MC SIGNATURE
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Model name
CONCEPT MC SIGNATURE
Type
MC
Stylus
Micro Line
Body
Aluminium-magnesium alloy with ceramic surface layer
Cantilever
Boron
Coils
OFC - copper
Output voltage (mV@5cm/sec)
0.4
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
20
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
20 000
Internal impedance (Ohm)
11
Channel separation (dB / 1,000 Hz)
>30
Compliance (×10-6cm/dyne at 100Hz)
9 μ/mN
Recommended load (Ohm)
N/A
Recommended tonearms
N/A
Weight (g)
8
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Artist V2 — MM cartridge with aluminum cantilever, elliptical diamond needle, ebony case, 3.8 mV output, 24-20,000 Hz range, channel separation >28 dB and weight of 8.4 g; features clean, versatile and dynamic sound
Performer V2 — MM cartridge with ebony body, aluminum cantilever and elliptical needle, output 3.3-3.6 mV, range 20-20, 000 Hz, weight 8.4 g and downforce 2 g; features dynamic, neutral sound and wide stereo picture.
Clearaudio Concept V2 — MM cartridge with aluminum body and cantilever, elliptical needle, output voltage 3.3 mV, range 20-20, 000 Hz, weight 8.6 g and downforce 1.9–2.5 g; provides clear and detailed sound.
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Priced at 25,000 euros Ultra High End MC cartrige offeres a body made from zirconium oxide, and utilizes an ultra-thin 24-carat gold wire for coils. True gem!