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User Manual
Bedienungsanleitung

Made in Germany

Version 3.0_E+ D_18.08.14

MC Cartridge – V2

MC Tonabnehmer – V2

Goldfinger Statement

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Dear audio enthusiast,

Thank you and welcome to the NEW V2 GENERATION of Clearaudio MC-cartridges.
You have purchased a product of truly high-end-class with new design features never
done before.
Clearaudio-MC-cartridges represent top quality of German craftsmanship and their
superior quality has been proved and documented in numerous reviews world wide over
almost 3 decades.
Starting at the source, the reproduction via vinyl, we can assure you flawless musical
satisfaction which is a basic feeling for those who love music as we do.
This new generation of MC-cartridges are exceptional devices with the following
patented features:

 8 magnets of the strongest structure today generate a totally homogeneous

magnetic field. Never ever done before.

 The efficiency (dynamics) is increased up to 30% more compared to

conventional applications and you will have more musical information from the

sensible signal.

 Clearaudio has developed in research and refined the manufacturing that we could

claim: this is the reason for a sole position worldwide and you have bought an
incomparable product.

The Goldfinger Statement`s 14 Karat gold body features no less than twelve magnets
arranged in a ‘clearaudio 12 Magnet Ring’ configuration. The use of twelve magnets has
allowed clearaudio to use pure 24 Karat gold for the coils, wound with wire 30% thinner
than that used previously. This further reduces the moving mass and provides a
generator assembly of incredible efficiency.

The improvements incorporated within the Goldfinger Statement lead to:

 Higher output
 Improved channel separation
 Increased dynamic range
 Ultra-high resolution of even the finest details.

PERFECTLY BALANCED CARTRIDGE NEW GENERATION: CLEARAUDIO
MOVING COIL CARTRIDGES are mechanically, magnetically, and electrically
balanced. The gold coils are positioned precisely between 8 pcs. of identically strong

magnets (Goldfinger Statement 12 magnets).
Two separate micro goldcoils are then directly mounted at the cantilever and positioned
to the front and rear sides of the pivot point, working in the same manner as an inside,
homogeneous magnetic field. This results in extremely good linearity and the lowest
distortion, with a dynamic range of up to 100 db.

EXCELLENT LINEARITY

The Clearaudio design guarantees superb linearity in phase response. Because of the
patented location of the micro gold coils within the 8 magnets, the vibrating elements are
always in precision perfect balance. This configuration ensures a symmetrical distribution
of the mass within the two vibrating systems all the time.

MC Cartridge – V2

MC Tonabnehmer – V2

Goldfinger Statement

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The identical micro gold coils and positioned within the two magnetic fields ensure the
same mechanical movement of the coils, the same electrical level signal is generated from
both channels.
The result is an extremely good and far better channel separation than other
manufactures, while the same phase response for both, the left and the right channels.
This patented design ensures Clearaudio to be the world wide leader in the field of
Moving Coil Cartridges.

Please note:

These operating instructions provide valuable advice for the correct installation of your
new Clearaudio pick-up cartridge. For the fine adjustment however they can only be
taken as approximate values and give only a nearly indication since optimum adjustment
will depend to a large extent on the quality of your record player or tonearm and the
data given in the operating instructions of them.
To ensure complete and accurate installation you should use the available support from
your dealer. Followed supporting device are recommended:

- Clearaudio Test record (Art. No. LP43033/180)

- Clearaudio “Break-In Testrecord” (Art. No. LP_BIN_070904)

- Clearaudio Setting template (Art. No. AC005/IEC).

- Adjusting mirror or the Clearaudio Azimuth Optimizer (Art. No. EL020)

- Clearaudio Stylus pressure gauge (Art. No. AC094)

- optional: Clearaudio shim (2 mm) for MC Goldfinger Statement

Your dealer will be glad to give you any further support, because he keeps all precision
accessories from Clearaudio given for precise adjustments. All accessories are also
available under: www.analogshop.de.

You now own a fine, scientific instrument. We congratulate you having done an
excellent choice for authentic reproduction of music.

MC Cartridge – V2

MC Tonabnehmer – V2

Goldfinger Statement

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Table of content

User manual 2 – 8
Bedienungsanleitung 9 – 16

1. Mounting procedure 5

2. Adjusting the Tracking Force 5

3. Other adjustments 5

4. Important notes 6

5. Delivered accessories 7

6. Maintenance, Service and Warranty 7

7. Technical data 8

Warranty information 16

MC Cartridge – V2

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The signalpins are with the following
coloures marked:

Left output(L+)  white
Left ground  blue
Right output (R+)  red
Right ground  green

1. Mounting Procedure

Always handle your cartridge with the protective stylus guard in place.

1. Align the mounting holes of the headshell or tonearm with the holes in the cartridge.

2. Attach tonearm wires to cartridge pins, being careful not to add too much force. Also
be sure proper channel and polarity is maintained.

3. Insert the accessory nuts in the cartridge, then insert the screws through the
headshell holes and engage the nuts, tighten only enough so there is no movement of
cartridge. The new generation have inner threads for screws don´t overtight them by
force.
NOTE: Always try to use Clearaudio cartridge gold clips or damage may result on
cartridge pins.

4. Mount the headshell onto the
tonearm (if not intergrated), and
adjust the overhang as per tonearm
manufacturer's specifications and
tighten cartridge mounting screws
fully with the accesssory
screwdriver.

Take care that the cartridge is sitting flat and have a full contact to the headshell.

2. Adjusting the Tracking Force

Carefully remove the stylus protection guard. This can be done by grasping it from the
rear with thumb and index finger and pulling it rearward gently. The correct tracking
force is approximately 3 grams (Optimum tracking force can be found in the enclosed
response diagram). Please use only these values, as a light tracking force (1 gram or
less) would allow the stylus to jump an the record grooves will cause damage. NEVER

exceed 5 grams tracking force or damage to stylus or cartridge may result. If optimum

tracking force cannot be set because the cartridge is too light for the arm, please use
Clearaudio headshell spacers, available from the importer / dealer. (1 pcs. included)

3. Other adjustments

Proper VTA is set by plain levelling onto the platter with an distance of 0,2 and
0,5mm between LP and lowest part of the body.

The output of the cartridge is about 0.6 mV and most high end phono preamplifiers can
handle this output level. You may also use a MC head amplifier.

Cartridge loading depends upon the specific electronics in use, but generally 47 Kohms is
recommended with most tube equipment and some solid state .

Picture 1: Color marking of the signalpins