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RPR-DANClearaudio Maestro V2 MM Cartridge – Approximately 250 Hours of Use – Excellent ConditionUp for sale is a Clearaudio Maestro V2 moving magnet phono cartridge in excellent preowned condition with approximately 250 hours of use.Positioned near the top of Clearaudio's acclaimed V2 moving magnet cartridge lineup, the Maestro V2 is a highly regarded design that combines the musicality and output advantages of a moving magnet cartridge with a level of resolution and refinement often associated with moving coil designs. Featuring a hand-polished ebony wood body, boron cantilever, and Clearaudio's Micro HD diamond stylus, the Maestro V2 is engineered to deliver exceptional detail retrieval, precise imaging, natural tonal balance, and outstanding tracking performance.The Maestro V2 has earned a strong reputation among analog enthusiasts for its ability to present music with remarkable clarity, spaciousness, and dynamic expression while retaining the ease of use and compatibility benefits of a high-performance moving magnet cartridge. Its carefully matched magnet and coil assemblies, premium materials, and meticulous construction contribute to a presentation that is both highly resolving and musically engaging.With approximately 250 hours of use, this example remains relatively low-hour for a cartridge of this caliber and is ready to provide many years of exceptional vinyl playback when properly set up and maintained.Features:High-end moving magnet phono cartridgeHand-polished ebony wood bodyBoron cantileverClearaudio Micro HD diamond stylusApproximately 3.6mV outputExcellent channel matchingOutstanding tracking abilityCompatible with a wide range of quality tonearms and MM phono stagesMade in GermanyIncluded:Clearaudio Maestro V2 MM CartridgeOriginal packaging (if included)Mounting hardware (if included)Documentation (if included)Condition:Excellent preowned condition with approximately 250 hours of use.Ask Dan additional information by private messageBy phone, call Codell Audio in Montreal and ask for DanTerms:• Canadian purchases: EMT/payments accepted• PayPal fees not included• Shipping not included• No trades• Duties, brokerage, and customs fees not included
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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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