N1· Cartridges and styli
The N1 is clearaudio's entry-level moving-magnet (MM) phono cartridge with an anodised aluminium body and an elliptical diamond stylus. It suits turntable owners who want a compact MM cartridge that works in both light and heavier tonearms.
- Moving-magnet (MM) phono cartridge
- Anodised aluminium body, about 12.5 g
- Elliptical diamond on aluminium cantilever
- Output about 2.9 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/s)
- Tracking force 2.2 g (± 0.3 g)
- 2-year warranty with registration within 2 weeks
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The N1 is a moving-magnet cartridge that sits at the start of clearaudio's cartridge range. It is built around a newly developed anodised aluminium body, which acts as the structural frame for the generator. At about 12.5 g, the total weight is moderate, so it can be fitted to lighter as well as heavier tonearms.
The stylus is an elliptical diamond mounted on an aluminium cantilever, with a compliance of 15 µ/mN and a recommended tracking force of 2.2 g (± 0.3 g). Output is around 2.9 mV at 1 kHz and 5 cm/s, with a frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz. Channel separation is 20 dB and channel balance is within 2 dB.
Electrically it is specified for a 47 kΩ load with 100 pF capacitive load, so it connects to a standard MM phono input. Coil impedance is 0.66 kΩ and inductance is 400 mH. A manual is available in English and German, and the manufacturer warranty is two years when the product is registered within two weeks of purchase.
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Specifications
- Brand
- Clearaudio
- Model
- N1
- Category
- DJ gear › Cartridges and styli
Audio
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz – 20 kHz
- Output voltage (1 kHz, 5 cm/s)
- ~ 2.9 mV
- Channel separation (1 kHz)
- 20 dB
- Channel balance (1 kHz)
- ≤ 2 dB
- Tracking ability
- 80 µm
Stylus and Suspension
- Cartridge type
- MM (moving magnet)
- Cantilever / stylus shape
- Aluminium / elliptical
- Stylus compliance
- 15 µ/mN
- Recommended tracking force
- 2.2 g (± 0.3 g)
Electrical
- Coil impedance (1 kHz)
- 0.66 kΩ
- Coil inductance
- 400 mH
- Load resistance
- 47 kΩ
- Capacitive load
- 100 pF
Physical
- Total system weight
- 12.5 g (± 0.4 g)
- Body material
- Aluminium (anodised)
Service
- Manufacturer warranty
- 2 years (register within two weeks of purchase)
- Manual languages
- English / German