The concept mc and concept mc Signature combines high-quality moving coil technology with a minimalist design.
The concept mc and concept mc Signature combines high-quality moving coil technology with a minimalist design.
Here, audiophile explorers discover what the optimisation of magnetic circuits can deliver: This cartridge releases crystal clear sounds and represents nothing less than a revolution in it‘s class.
Equipped with a boron cantilever, the concept mc and concept mc Signature has channel matching to within half a decibel, 11 ohms internal impedance and is fitted with a Micro line stylus – features normally unheard of in this price range.
All of which adds up to make this high-quality cartridge a bargain for the cost-conscious high-end fan.
8.0 gram
0.4 mV at 5 cm/s
Aluminium-magnesium alloy with ceramic surface layer
Total mass: | 8.0g |
Frequency response: | 20Hz – 20kHz |
Output voltage (at 5 cm/sec): | 0.4mV |
Channel separation: | > 28dB |
Channel balance: | < 0.5dB |
Tracking ability: | 80μm |
Recommended tracking force: | 2.2g (± 0.2g) |
Cartridge impedance: | 11Ω |
Cantilever / stylus shape: | Boron / Micro Line |
Compliance: | 9μ/mN |
Coil assembly: | — |
Coil materia:l | OFC - copper |
Cartridge body: | Aluminium-magnesium alloy with ceramic surface layer |
Manufacturer’s warranty | 2 years* * The full, extended warranty period for the concept Signature turntable is 2 years. To receive this full Clearaudio warranty, you must either complete and return the relevant section of the warranty registration card to Clearaudio, or register your product online at https://clearaudio.de/en/service/registration.php, within 14 days of purchase. Otherwise only the legal warranty can be considered. The full 2 year warranty can only be honoured if the product is returned in its original packing. |
Total mass: | 8.0g |
Frequency response: | 20Hz – 20kHz |
Output voltage (at 5 cm/sec): | 0.4mV |
Channel separation: | > 30dB |
Channel balance: | < 0.3dB |
Tracking ability: | 80μm |
Recommended tracking force: | 2.2g (± 0.2g) |
Cartridge impedance: | 11Ω |
Cantilever / stylus shape: | Boron / Micro Line |
Compliance: | 9μ/mN |
Coil assembly: | — |
Coil materia:l | OFC - copper |
Cartridge body: | Aluminium-magnesium alloy with ceramic surface layer |
Manufacturer’s warranty | 2 years* * The full, extended warranty period for the concept Signature turntable is 2 years. To receive this full Clearaudio warranty, you must either complete and return the relevant section of the warranty registration card to Clearaudio, or register your product online at https://clearaudio.de/en/service/registration.php, within 14 days of purchase. Otherwise only the legal warranty can be considered. The full 2 year warranty can only be honoured if the product is returned in its original packing. |
The concept mc may not have the refinement of Clearaudio's luxury models, but it's a great cartridge not withstanding, and so can be regarded as excellent value.