Clearaudio Talisman V2 MC Cartridge

The 24-carat gold wire coils bring a clarity to the midrange I've never heard from a cartridge in this price bracket, and the imaging feels almost holographic. I've been rediscovering my entire vinyl collection with new detail.

The patented symmetrical magnet array brings a balance to the soundstage I’ve never heard before from my vinyl. It makes every recording feel more alive and three-dimensional in my system.

The gold wire coils pull out so much inner detail from my old pressings, it’s like hearing them fresh again. The symmetrical magnet layout tracks warped records without a single skip, which surprised me given how nimble it feels on the arm. I’ve had it a month and every listen still feels like a sma