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Clearaudio’s V2 MM technology uses ebony as a resonanceresistant body. Other ingredients of the recipe for success are the most effective reduction of moving mass, an optimised polishing technique for the stylus and highly effective cartridge damping. This is precision engineering in the pursuit of the best sound.

The Clearaudio V2 moving magnet cartridges are meticulously measured, analysed, and hand-selected into four Performance levels. In this way Clearaudio achieves the best stereo channel
matching, minimum phase error and distortion, flattest frequency response and highest dynamic range at each price point. The cartridges produce an audiophile sound of superlative quality – spatially detailed and vividly textured, with bass that does not wallow and treble that is not harsh.

The models of the Clearaudio MM V2 series provide outstanding sound quality on all current tonearms. With the exception of the MM V2 Concept, which is made of aluminium, all the cartridges in this series are made with housings of hand-polished ebony – the key to record-breaking weight values. The Performer V2 weighs just 7.4 grams, the Artist V2 8.4 grams. This is what Clearaudio calls ‘effective reduction of the moving mass’.

FEATURES
Technical Specifications:
• TOTAL MASS 8.6g (± 0.2g)
• FREQUENCY RESPONSE 20Hz - 20kHz
• OUTPUT VOLTAGE (1KHZ, 5CM/S) ~ 3.3mV
• CHANNEL SEPARATION (1KHZ) 20dB
• CHANNEL BALANCE (1KHZ) 2dB
• TRACKING ABILITY 80μm
• RECOMMENDED TRACKING FORCE 2.2g ± 0.3g
• COIL IMPEDANCE (1KHZ) 0.66kΩ
• COIL INDUCTANCE 400mH
• LOAD RESISTANCE 47kΩ
• LOAD CAPACITANCE 100pF
• CANTILEVER / STYLUS SHAPE Aluminium / elliptical
• COMPLIANCE 15μ/mN
• CARTRIDGE BODY Aluminium
• MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY 2 years

Manual: https://clearaudio.de/_assets/_pdf/manuals/cartridges/CA_MM%20V2_E+D.pdf?d=1653493472

Bona fide precision with the 2M Bronze
To us hi-fi is more than a fancy label. High fidelity is the goal of everything we do. The 2M Bronze is designed to give the music a whole new dimension of precision. Listening to your records with the 2M Bronze is like hearing them for the first time and you get to fall in love with the songs all over. That is what hi-fi means to us and that is what you get with the 2M Bronze.

Features:
The 2M Bronze features a Nude Fine Line diamond, which is particularly suited for demanding applications. The slim profile of the Fine Line stylus will track even the highest frequency information. Additionally, its larger footprint ensures reduced distortion and record wear. The 2M Bronze uses a special upgraded engine, featuring split pole pins with a silver plated copper wire.

We have optimized the design for ease of mounting the cartridge, and the weight and size to fit the most common turntables on the market today. The 2M Series provides excellent compatibility when used in an assortment of playback systems and with a wide variety of phono preamps.

2M Bronze Technical data:
• Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec. - 5 mV
• Channel balance at 1 kHz - 1 dB
• Channel separation at 1 kHz - 26 dB
• Channel separation at 15 kHz - 15 dB
• Frequency response - 20-20.000 + 2 / - 0 dB
• Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force - 80 µm
• Compliance, dynamic, lateral - 22 µm/mN
• Stylus type - Nude Fine Line
• Stylus tip radius - r/R 8/40 µm
• Tracking force range - 1.4-1.7 g (14-17 mN)
• Tracking force, recommended - 1.5 g (15 mN)
• Tracking angle - 20°
• Internal impedance, DC resistance - 1.2 kOhm
• Internal inductance - 630 mH
• Recommended load resistance - 47 kOhm
• Recommended load capacitance - 150-300 pF
• Cartridge colour, body/stylus - Black/Bronze
• Cartridge weight - 7.2 g
• Premounted cartridge weight - 16.7 g
• Replacement stylus unit - 2M Bronze (interchangeable with 2M Black and 2M Black LVB 250)

Stylus lifetime: with proper care we find that up to 1000 hours is possible without degradation of performance.

2M Series styli interchangeability:
The 2M Series' engines, coils and magnets configurations are not identical: Red and Blue are identical, so are the Bronze and Black and so are the true mono variants 2M Mono and 2M 78. Likewise, 2M series styli are interchangeable within the below combinations:
- 2M Red, 2M Blue and 2M Silver
- 2M Bronze, 2M Black and 2m Black LVB 250
- 2M Mono and 2M 78

Compatibility with Rega brand TT/TA:
REGA brand cartridges’ height from stylus tip to the top cartridge mounting surface is lower than standard. Therefore you would need spacers to ensure the correct set-up of the Ortofon cartridge.
Adjusting the height of your Rega tonearm is easy with Acoustic Signature's Spacer Set. It allows you to adjust the height from 0.5 mm to 3.5 mm in precise steps of 0.5 mm - without removing the tone arm. Simply loosen the screws, insert the AS-spacer, then lock the screws back down, and you're tonearm is ready to play.
3.2 - 4 mm spacers should be enough for 2M cartridge.

With the 2M Premounted, it’s never been easier to experience
The 2M Premounted is a practical and elegant solution for our customers who wish direct and easy mounting and replacement on their S-shaped tonearm. The quality of the SH-4 headshell is sturdy and rigid, yet the design emphasizes a slim and delicate form factor. The strong, lightweight headshell has an ergonomic design with a long finger lift that is easy to pick up.

Features:
- Premounted on our popular SH-4 Black headshell.
- Easy and direct mount on S-shaped tonearms with universal mount.
- Correct Baerwald alignment with tonearms with universal mount.

Optimal fit and sound reproduction
If your tonearm has a standard headshell or a cartridge mount, then step up to optimal sound reproduction with OM’s. A glance at anyone of these cartridges will reveal Ortofon's answer to perfect tonearm matching. Ingeniously tucked into the top of the mounting bracket is a tiny, removable weight-plate.

If your tonearm is an standard tonearm, just leave the weight-plate. If your tonearm is one of the low mass types, then simply remove the weight. The mass of your OM cartridge is now a mere 2.5g.

OM 5E features Elliptical stylus that provides balanced and distortion-free playback. Elliptical diamonds are able to follow the groove oscillations more accurately than spherical diamonds due to their contoured shape. This results in better tracking and less distortion.

• OM 5E Technical data:
• Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec. - 4 mV
• Channel balance at 1 kHz - 2 dB
• Channel separation at 1 kHz - 22 dB
• Channel separation at 15 kHz - 15 dB
• Frequency response - 20-20.000 Hz + 3 / -3
• Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force *) - 60 µm
• Compliance, dynamic, lateral - 20 µm/mN
• Stylus type - Elliptical
• Stylus tip radius - r/R 8/18 µm
• Tracking force range - 1.5-2.0 g (15-20 mN)
• Tracking force, recommended - 1.75 g (17.5 mN)
• Tracking angle - 20°
• Internal impedance, DC resistance - 750 Ohm
• Internal inductance - 450 mH
• Recommended load resistance - 47 kOhm
• Recommended load capacitance - 200-500 pF
• Cartridge colour, body/stylus - Black/Black
• Cartridge weight incl. extra weight - 5 g
• Cartridge weight excl. extra weight - 2.5 g
• Replacement stylus unit - Stylus 5E
*) Typical value

Styli types and interchangeability
By adopting a wide range of replacement styli, the OM 5 Series can provide an optimum match for your home system, application and budget.
In the development of OM cartridges, a major objective was to provide the music lover with the opportunity to optimize sound reproduction without having to replace the entire cartridge. Instead of being merely intended for replacement purposes following wear or damage, the OM 5 Series allows you to step up to better sound by simply upgrading the stylus. Depending on your preference, styli for the OM 5 Series are easily interchanged and include: styli 3E, 5E, 10, 20, 30, 40 & 78 and D 25 M.

Flight case for Ortofon Concorde MkII

Der AT-VM95SH besitzt eine nackte
Shibata-Nadel – hochgeschätzt
insbesondere für audiophile HighendAnwendungen.
Der Shibata-Schliff ermöglicht satte,
volle Bässe und Mitten und einen
Frequenzgang bis 25.000 Hz.

AT-VM95SH
VM95 SERIES SHIBATA STEREO CARTRIDGE
The AT-VM95SH, features a Nude Shibata stylus, one of the most acclaimed stylus format by high end audiophiles. The Shibata stylus produces mid and bass sounds strong and rich in addition to offer a frequency response up to 25,000 Hz.

Aluminium cantilever
3.5mV output voltage
Compatible body with all VM95 Series stylus assemblies
20 to 25,000Hz frequency response

VM95 SERIES - STYLI COMPATIBILITY
Every cartridge diamond stylus becomes worn after a period of play.

Around 500 hours for a conical stylus, 300 hours for an Elliptical stylus, 1000 hours for a Microlinear stylus, and 800 hours for a Shibata stylus.

Our VM95 Series dual moving magnet cartridges can be used almost forever by replacing the interchangeable stylus. It is no longer necessary to purchase a complete cartridge when your diamond is worn out, you can simply buy the matching replacement stylus, but also enjoy the experience of upgrading your cartridge with a different stylus.

The six models of VM95 Series cartridges all use the same electromagnetic engine-body, therefore each of the six replacement styli are perfectly compatible.

AT-VM9E SERIES COMPATIBILITY WITH THE AT-XP SERIES DJ CARTRIDGES
The electromagnetic engine-body of XP-Series, is fully compatible with all replacement styli of VM95 Series and will deliver more output voltage than VM95 Series cartridge. So providing improved compatibility with phono inputs of Professional DJ Mixers.
VM95 Series electromagnetic engine-body is also compatible with the three replacement styli of the DJ cartridge AT-XP Series, nevertheless, the electromagnetic engine-body of XP-Series, will deliver more output voltage than VM95 Series cartridge in order to provide better compatibility with phono inputs of Professional DJ Mixers.
Note that typical tracking force when using XP Series styli is three grams as opposed to two grams for VM95 Series styli.
The suspension design and compliance of XP-Series styli have been optimized for intensive DJ’ing, including possible manual cueing and back-cueing.
The VM95 Series suspension design and compliances of VM95 Series have been designed for optimum audiophile reproduction.

SHIBATA STYLUS
Provides a beautiful mid-high range Shibata-signature sound and strong mid-range volume.

PREASSEMBLED WITH AT-HS6BK HEADSHELL
The AT-VM95C cartridge is fitted onto the 9g aluminium die cast body headshell

Model AT-VM95SH
Typ VM Stereo Dual Magnet
Befestigung 1/2” centres
Frequenzbereich 20 - 25,000 Hz
Kanaltrennung 23 dB (1 kHz)
Kanalbalance am Ausgang 1.5 dB (1 kHz)
Ausgangsleistung 3.5 mV (at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec)
Vertikaler Abtastwinkel 23°
Vertikaler Auflagekraftbereich 1.8 - 2.2g (standard 2.0 g)
Nadelschliff Microlinear
Nadelabmessungen 2.7 x 0.26mil
Schaftform der Nadel Nude Square Shank
Nadelträger Aluminium Pipe
Spulenimpedanz 3.3 kΩ (1 kHz)
Spuleninduktivität 550 mH (1 kHz)
DC Widerstand 485 Ω
Statische Nadelnachgiebigkeit 20 x 10 – 6 cm / dyne
Dynamische Nadelnachgiebigkeit 10 x 10 – 6 cm / dyne (100 Hz)
Spulendraht T.P. Copper
Empfohlene Lastimpedanz 47,000 Ω
Empfohlene Lastkapazität 100-200 pF
Gewicht 6.1g
Abmessungen 17.2 x 18.9 x 28.3 ( H x W x D mm)
Ersatznadel AT-VMN95SH
Beiliegendes Zubehör Two 11 mm installation screws;
Two 8 mm installation screws;
Two washers
Non-magnetic screwdriver

Der AT-VM95ML ist mit einem nackten
Microlinear-Diamanten ausgestattet, der
durch seinen speziellen Schliff und die für
Line-Contact-Nadeln typischen
geringeren Verzerrungen am Plattenende
(innere Rillen) eine doppelt so hohe
Lebensdauer gewährleistet und sich
zugleich durch einen erweiterten
Frequenzgang und eine bessere
Auflösung der mittleren und hohen
Frequenzen auszeichnet.

AT-VM95C/H
VM95 SERIES MICROLINEAR STEREO CARTRIDGE ON AT-HS6 HEADSHELL
AT-VM95ML mounted on AT-HS6BK headshell
The total set weight is 15.5g
Assembled and tested in the Audio-Technica Factory in Fukui-Japan

AT-VM95ML
VM95 SERIES MICROLINEAR STEREO CARTRIDGE
The AT-VM95ML, features a Nude Microlinear diamond, not only the Microlinear stylus will permit to double the duration of your stylus. The performance of a line contact stylus, will minimize the “inner groove distortion” as well as providing extended frequency response and maximize resolution in the medium and high frequencies of the audio program material.

material. Aluminium cantilever
3.5mV output voltage
Compatible body with all VM95 Series stylus assemblies
20 to 25,000Hz frequency response

VM95 SERIES - STYLI COMPATIBILITY
Every cartridge diamond stylus becomes worn after a period of play.

Around 500 hours for a conical stylus, 300 hours for an Elliptical stylus, 1000 hours for a Microlinear stylus, and 800 hours for a Shibata stylus.

Our VM95 Series dual moving magnet cartridges can be used almost forever by replacing the interchangeable stylus. It is no longer necessary to purchase a complete cartridge when your diamond is worn out, you can simply buy the matching replacement stylus, but also enjoy the experience of upgrading your cartridge with a different stylus.

The six models of VM95 Series cartridges all use the same electromagnetic engine-body, therefore each of the six replacement styli are perfectly compatible.

AT-VM9E SERIES COMPATIBILITY WITH THE AT-XP SERIES DJ CARTRIDGES
The electromagnetic engine-body of XP-Series, is fully compatible with all replacement styli of VM95 Series and will deliver more output voltage than VM95 Series cartridge. So providing improved compatibility with phono inputs of Professional DJ Mixers.
VM95 Series electromagnetic engine-body is also compatible with the three replacement styli of the DJ cartridge AT-XP Series, nevertheless, the electromagnetic engine-body of XP-Series, will deliver more output voltage than VM95 Series cartridge in order to provide better compatibility with phono inputs of Professional DJ Mixers.
Note that typical tracking force when using XP Series styli is three grams as opposed to two grams for VM95 Series styli.
The suspension design and compliance of XP-Series styli have been optimized for intensive DJ’ing, including possible manual cueing and back-cueing.
The VM95 Series suspension design and compliances of VM95 Series have been designed for optimum audiophile reproduction.

MICROLINEAR STYLUS
Microlinear profile diamond stylus offers high frequency response with less wear and distortion than elliptical or conventional linear contact styli.

PREASSEMBLED WITH AT-HS6BK HEADSHELL
The AT-VM95C cartridge is fitted onto the 9g aluminium die cast body headshell

Model AT-VM95ML
Typ VM Stereo Dual Magnet
Befestigung 1/2” centres
Frequenzbereich 20 - 25,000 Hz
Kanaltrennung 23 dB (1 kHz)
Kanalbalance am Ausgang 1.5 dB (1 kHz)
Ausgangsleistung 3.5 mV (at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec)
Vertikaler Abtastwinkel 23°
Vertikaler Auflagekraftbereich 1.8 - 2.2g (standard 2.0 g)
Nadelschliff Microlinear
Nadelabmessungen 2.2 x 0.12 mil
Schaftform der Nadel Nude Square Shank
Nadelträger Aluminium Pipe
Spulenimpedanz 3.3 kΩ (1 kHz)
Spuleninduktivität 550 mH (1 kHz)
DC Widerstand 485 Ω
Statische Nadelnachgiebigkeit 20 x 10 – 6 cm / dyne
Dynamische Nadelnachgiebigkeit 10 x 10 – 6 cm / dyne (100 Hz)
Spulendraht T.P. Copper
Empfohlene Lastimpedanz 47,000 Ω
Empfohlene Lastkapazität 100-200 pF
Gewicht 6.1g
Abmessungen 17.2 x 18.9 x 28.3 ( H x W x D mm)
Ersatznadel AT-VMN95ML
Beiliegendes Zubehör Two 11 mm installation screws;
Two 8 mm installation screws;
Two washers
Non-magnetic screwdriver

Der AT-VM95EN besitzt eine nackte,
elliptische Diamantnadel mit Rundschaft,
die aus einem Stück geschliffen und
direkt in den Nadelträger eingesetzt
wird. Auf diese Weise lässt sich ein
leichteres, steiferes Übertragungssystem
realisieren als mit einer gefassten
Diamantnadel mit Titan-Rundschaft wie
beim AT-VM95E. Die nackte
Diamantnadel ist zwar um einiges
kostspieliger, bietet aber auch eine
hörbar bessere Audioqualität mit
besonders hoher Klangtreue bei der
Höhenwiedergabe und hervorragendem
Impulsverhalten.

AT-VMN95EN
VM95 SERIES ELLIPTICAL NUDE REPLACEMENT STYLUS
Aluminium cantilever
Elliptical Nude Stylus
Nude Round Shank

VM95 SERIES - STYLI COMPATIBILITY
Every cartridge diamond stylus becomes worn after a period of play.

Around 500 hours for a conical stylus, 300 hours for an Elliptical stylus, 1000 hours for a Microlinear stylus, and 800 hours for a Shibata stylus.

Our VM95 Series dual moving magnet cartridges can be used almost forever by replacing the interchangeable stylus. It is no longer necessary to purchase a complete cartridge when your diamond is worn out, you can simply buy the matching replacement stylus, but also enjoy the experience of upgrading your cartridge with a different stylus.

The six models of VM95 Series cartridges all use the same electromagnetic engine-body, therefore each of the six replacement styli are perfectly compatible.

ELLIPTICAL NUDE STYLUS
Elliptical diamond stylus follows the groove modulation with greater precision compared to a conical stylus, offering improved frequency and phase responses whilst reducing distortion.

The AT-HS4BK is a universal ½"-mount headshell designed for use with straight 4-pin tonearms.
The AT-HS4BK features an ultra-lightweight (8.5 g) aluminum die-cast body to keep vibration to a minimum and a finger lift to enable precise stylus placement. The headshell is also equipped with color-coded lead wires and comes with mounting screws.
Available in black (AT-HS4BK) and silver (AT-HS4SV).

Functions:
• Universal ½"-mount headshell for 4-pin tonearms
• Ultra-lightweight aluminum die-cast body keeps vibration to the bare minimum
• Angled shape suitable for straight tonearms
• Finger lift enables precise stylus placement
• Includes lead wires and mounting screws

Specifications:
• Material: Aluminum
• Connector: Aluminum
• Weight: 8.5 g (0.3 oz), including lead wire
• Dimensions: 12.5 mm (0.5") H × 20.7 mm (0.8") W × 54.0 mm (2.1") D
• Accessories: Installation screws (10 mm × 2, 8 mm × 2), nuts x 2, plastic washers x 2

The new stylus features
Replacement stylus offers a tactile feedback when seating, indicating a snug and secure fit, while a cut-out area in the front allows for far more accurate needle drops.

• Larger, wider and more robust stylus body
• Easier to grip and handle
• Better fix by metal spring
• Tactile feedback of correct mount
• Large stylus viewing cut‐out

Output voltage at 1000Hz, 5cm/sec. - 6 mV
Channel balance at 1kHz - 1 dB
Channel separation at 1kHz - 22 dB
Channel separation at 15 kHz - 15 dB
Frequency range at -3dB - 20-20.000 Hz
Tracking ability at 315 Hz at recommmended tracking force - 100 μm
Compliance, dynamic lateral - 14 μm/m N
Stylus type - Spherical R 18 μm

Tracking force range - 3 - 5 g
Tracking force recommended - 4 g
Recommended exclusively for Concorde MkII DJ

Attention: Matches the new Concorde MkII only!

The 2M Series of cartridges is designed for precise and accurate retrieval of the information in the record groove. Our philosophy is to play the record sound as accurate as possible, without coloring the sound

The name 2M was selected from several ideas. We wanted a modern name that would be easy to pronounce and remember, and therefore an alphanumerical name was chosen. 2M means MM, which is the abbreviation for moving magnet.
The 2M series of cartridges features Ortofon’s trademark split pole pins, an invention that enables moving magnet cartridges to have a flat frequency response, as with a moving coil cartridge. Split pole pins were invented by Ortofon, and were originally presented in the 500 series and Super OM series.
We have optimized the design for ease of mounting the cartridge, and the weight and size to fit the most common turntables on the market today. The 2M Series provides excellent compatibility when used in an assortment of playback systems and with a wide variety of phono preamps.

The 2M Blue Series features:

an improved engine, which provides an increased output of 5.5mV
Nude Elliptical diamond and split pole pins with a copper wire

Technical data:
• Frequency range 20-25.000 Hz
• Frequency response 20-20.000 Hz + 2 / - 1 dB
• Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force *) 80 µm
• Compliance, dynamic, lateral 20 µm/mN
• Stylus type Nude Elliptical
• Stylus tip radius r/R 8/18 µm
• Equivalent stylus tip mass 0,5 mg
• Tracking force range 1,6-2,0 g (16-20 mN)
• Tracking force, recommended 1,8 g (18 mN)
• Tracking angle 20°
• Stylus colour Blue

The Ortofon Fingerbügel is a rubber coat for all Concorde cartridges to avoid the slipping of the tone arm. 2 pieces included.