Talisman V2.1
Clearaudio Discontinued

Talisman V2.1

Moving-coil phono cartridge with a hand-polished ebony body, boron cantilever and 24-carat gold coils in a pivot-point-symmetrical layout. Aimed at vinyl listeners who want a light, low-output MC cartridge for a universal tonearm.

  • Moving-coil design with 24-carat gold coils
  • Pivot-point-symmetrical coils with eight magnets
  • Micro-HD diamond on a boron cantilever
  • Hand-polished ebony body
  • 0.5 mV output at 5 cm/s, 50 Ω impedance
  • Tracking force 2.8 g (± 0.2 g), weight 10.6–11.2 g
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Description

The Talisman V2 Gold is a moving-coil cartridge built around a patented, fully pivot-point-symmetrical coil arrangement with eight magnets and gold-wire coils. The stylus is a Micro-HD diamond on a boron cantilever, mounted in a hand-polished ebony body that is chosen for its low resonance.

The system weighs between 10.6 and 11.2 g, so it suits a wide range of universal tonearms. Output is 0.5 mV at 5 cm/s with a system impedance of 50 Ω, which means it needs a phono stage with moving-coil input. Recommended tracking force is 2.8 g (± 0.2 g), and tracking ability is rated at 80 µm.

Frequency response runs from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, with channel separation of 25–30 dB and channel balance better than 0.5 dB. The manufacturer's warranty is 2 years when the registration card is returned within 14 days of purchase.

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Specifications

Brand
Clearaudio
Model
Talisman V2.1
Category
DJ gear › Cartridges and styli

Audio

Frequency response
20 Hz – 20 kHz
Output voltage (at 5 cm/s)
0.5 mV
Channel separation
25 – 30 dB
Channel balance
< 0.5 dB
Tracking ability
80 µm
System impedance
50 Ω
Stylus compliance
15 µ/mN

Stylus and Generator

Cartridge type
Moving coil (MC)
Cantilever / stylus profile
Boron / clearaudio Prime Line
Stylus
Micro-HD diamond
Coil arrangement
Absolutely pivot-point-symmetrical
Coil material
24-carat gold
Magnets
8

Setup

Recommended tracking force
2.8 g (± 0.2 g)

Physical

Weight of complete system
10.6 – 11.2 g
Body
Hand-polished ebony

Warranty

Manufacturer's warranty
2 years (card returned within 14 days of purchase)

Documentation

Manual
Moving Coil V2, English / German
Product safety notes
Cartridges, English / German / French

Data: clearaudio.de; photos: Clearaudio product page · updated 2026-10-14 · Found a mistake? Write to us