Clearaudio Essence MC Phono Cartridge

Combining the same aluminum-magnesium alloy with ceramic
surface layer body material as our daVinci MC and elevating our Concept MC
generator design to new levels, applying even tighter specifications to every
parameter, the Essence MC delivers natural tonality, three-dimensional
sound-staging, vivid dynamics and captivating musicality.

The new sweet-spot for entry level high-end moving coil
cartridges. It combines the same aluminum-magnesium alloy with ceramic surface
layer body material as our $5,500 daVinci MC and elevates our Concept MC
generator design to new levels, applying even tighter specifications to every
parameter. The boron cantilever, micro-line stylus and moving coil generator have
been subjected to the most stringent scrutiny, ensuring superb dynamics,
fine resolution and channel matching of greater than 0.5dB. Designed to match
most MC phono stages, the Essence MC delivers natural tonality,
three-dimensional sound-staging, vivid dynamics and captivating musicality.