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PREOWNED – FULLY TESTED – INCLUDES ORIGINAL BOX, MANUAL, NEEDLE GUARD, SCREWS, ALLEN WRENCH – USED WITH NEW CLEARAUDIO STYLUS INSTALLED
The Clearaudio Performer V2 Ebony is a high-output moving magnet (MM) phono cartridge featuring a hand-polished resonance-optimized ebony wood body. it delivers detailed, natural sound with an output voltage of approximately 3.3 mV to 3.6 mV.
Key Specifications
• Cartridge Type: Moving Magnet (MM)
• Housing Material: Hand-polished Ebony wood
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
• Output Voltage: ~3.3 mV – 3.6 mV
• Recommended Tracking Force: 2.2 g (range 1.9 g – 2.5 g)
• Load Resistance: 47 kΩ
• Load Capacitance: 100 pF
• Total Weight: 8.4 g
Design & Performance
• Wood Body: The dense ebony housing minimizes unwanted internal resonances and lowers overall coloration compared to metal or plastic bodies.
• Sound Signature: Offers extended high-frequency response, well-defined bass, and a wide dynamic range that bridges the gap between traditional MM and moving coil (MC) performance.
• Compatibility: Standard 1/2-inch mount works cleanly with almost all modern tonearms, pairing easily with standard phono stages set to a 47k ohm MM load.
New pricing for the Performer V2 sits around US$500, so US$370 is meaningfully below retail and lands in attractive used territory rather than stretch-money territory. Against the used market, that asks looks fair-to-good; if the cartridge is genuinely low-hours and clean, it’s a solid buy, not an aggressive overreach.
What makes it appealing is that this is a well-regarded Clearaudio MM with a refined, quiet, tracking-friendly presentation and an ebony-body build that gives it a bit of upscale cachet for the money. For a buyer, the real upside is value: if the stylus is healthy and the suspension is still lively, you’re getting a cartridge that can sound more polished than many entry-level alternatives without paying new-money pricing.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Clearaudio, a pinnacle of German analog engineering, traces its roots to 1978 in Erlangen, when founder Peter Suchy patented the company's inaugural moving-coil cartridge. This family-owned enterprise, now steered by Peter's children—Patrick, Veronica, and Robert Suchy—has upheld a relentless pursuit of perfection, encapsulated in its philosophy: "Take the best and make it better, only then is it just good enough." Over 45 years, Clearaudio has evolved from humble beginnings into a global benchmark for vinyl playback, crafting products in its high-tech facility amid the scientific hub of Friedrich-Alexander University.
The brand's portfolio centers on high-end turntables, renowned for their transparent acrylic components, parallel-tracking tonearms, and precision mechanics that deliver unparalleled rotational stability. Complementing these are meticulously engineered moving-coil cartridges, phonostages, and tonearms, with extensions into analog accessories and even reissued Deutsche Grammophon classical recordings. While not venturing deeply into digital realms or speakers, Clearaudio's focus remains unyieldingly analog, prioritizing symbiotic magnetic, mechanical, and electrical symmetry for lifelike sound reproduction.
Positioned firmly in the high-end audiophile market, Clearaudio commands respect among discerning vinyl enthusiasts worldwide, serving over 80 countries with turntables that redefine standards. Its boutique reputation stems from in-house innovation and flawless German craftsmanship, appealing to collectors and serious listeners who demand reference-level performance without compromise.
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