Charisma V2 vs Virtuoso V2 Ebony
The Virtuoso V2 Ebony's output is 3.8 mV against the Charisma V2's 3.6 mV, its compliance 15 cu against 17 cu, and its tracking force 2.2 g against 2.4 g. Both share cartridge type (MM).
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Charisma V2
ClearaudioAnalogCartridges
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$1,600
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About the Charisma V2
The Clearaudio Charisma V2 is a high-performance moving-magnet phono cartridge designed to deliver exceptional sound quality. It features a boron cantilever with a Clearaudio Prime Line stylus, housed in an ebony wood body with German Silver inlay. The cartridge offers a frequency response of 20Hz to 20kHz, an output voltage of approximately 3.6mV at 1kHz with a 5cm/s velocity, and a channel separation of at least 30dB. It requires a tracking force of 2.4g ± 0.3g and is optimized for a load resistance of 47kΩ and a load capacitance of 100pF. The Charisma V2 is praised for its dynamic range, channel separation, and ability to extract detailed information from vinyl records.
Specifications
Cartridge
Phono cartridge specifications
- Cartridge Type
- MM
- Output Voltage
- 3.6 mV
- Tracking Force
- 2.4 g
- Compliance
- 17 cu
- Impedance
- 660Ω
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Weight
- 0.009 kg (0 lbs)
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions