Meet N2: heavyweight vinyl sound from a featherlight cartridge

The new moving-magnet cartridge’s advanced design weighs just 8.5g,
making it compatible with virtually any tonearm while delivering premium sound

Clearaudio Electronic GmbH, the specialist in reference-class analogue playback, announces the N2: a moving magnet (MM) cartridge combining 3D printing technology and advanced materials with maximum flexibility, setting a new benchmark for universally compatible MM cartridges. Sharing the proven motor assembly of the N1, the N2 introduces an all-new housing concept crafted from carbon fibre-reinforced material, delivering a meaningful step forward in versatility, resonance control, and compatibility.

Clearaudio N2 MM cartridge at a glance

•       Exceptionally low resonance thanks to carbon fibre-reinforced PETG body

•       3.3mV output voltage — on a par with the acclaimed Concept v2 series

•       8.5g weight ensures wide tonearm compatibility, including lightweight designs

•       Available now from authorised dealers and the Clearaudio online shop; priced at £250/€250/$290

Advanced Materials Science

The N2’s body is precision-manufactured from PETG-CF, a specialist engineering polymer reinforced with carbon fibres. This material combination gives the housing a rigidity that conventional plastics cannot match, and it is at the heart of everything the N2 achieves.

•       Low resonance: The material structure minimises unwanted vibration, providing a clean and stable sonic foundation.

•       Precision finish: A high-quality laser-finished black housing underlines the N2’s industrial high-end credentials.

•       Secure mounting: Integrated specialist threaded inserts ensure a stable, rattle-free fit to any compatible headshell.

Optimised Performance

A more rigorous selection process during manufacture means each N2 meets exacting tolerances, delivering measurable advantages that make it the ideal choice for demanding analogue setups.

•       Enhanced dynamics: Output voltage is raised to 3.3mV, providing powerful, detailed playback on a level with Clearaudio’s proven Concept v2 series.

•       Ideal weight: At precisely 8.5g, the N2 is significantly lighter than the aluminium-bodied N1. This eliminates compatibility concerns and means the N2 works harmoniously with a wide spectrum of tonearms, especially lighter constructions the N1 could not accommodate.

Pricing & Availability

The Clearaudio N2 MM cartridge is available now from authorised Clearaudio dealers and the Clearaudio online shop. Suggested retail pricing is £250/€250/$290.

About Clearaudio

Since 1978, German analogue sound specialist Clearaudio Electronic GmbH has prized expert staff, the highest quality materials, skilful workmanship, uncompromisingly accurate design and ingenious production technology — resulting in products that bring listeners closer to the music they love. Clearaudio holds numerous design and technology patents and has received awards worldwide. It remains a family-owned business, headquartered in the Meilwald nature reserve, Erlangen, Germany.