Clearaudio Diamond Jubilee MC: A £22,000 Masterpiece of Audio Engineering

A Moving Coil Cartridge Worth Its Weight in Gold (and Diamonds)

For audiophiles seeking the pinnacle of vinyl playback, Clearaudio has unveiled the Diamond Jubilee MC cartridge, a luxury moving coil cartridge priced at £22,000 ($29,000 / AU$45,000)—roughly the cost of a family hatchback. Released in celebration of Clearaudio’s 45th anniversary, this precision-engineered masterpiece blends cutting-edge technology with opulent materials, redefining what’s possible in high-end analog audio.

With only 45 units being produced worldwide, the Diamond Jubilee MC is a true collector’s piece, built for discerning vinyl enthusiasts who demand unparalleled sound quality and exquisite craftsmanship.

Precision Engineering Meets Exquisite Materials

Clearaudio’s latest flagship cartridge is built from zirconium oxide, a high-density, ultra-stable material chosen for its exceptional vibration resistance. With an incredibly tight manufacturing tolerance of 0.001mm, the Diamond Jubilee MC is designed to minimize unwanted resonance, allowing for a purer, more precise sound reproduction.

The internal components are equally impressive, featuring:

• Ultra-thin 24-carat gold wire coils for improved signal efficiency and enhanced detail retrieval

• High-strength neodymium magnets paired with a revised coil geometry for exceptional dynamics and resolution

• Precision-cut Micro-HD diamond stylus, ensuring flawless groove tracking and remarkable clarity

• Advanced high-frequency shielding, inherited from the $17,000 Goldfinger Statement V2.1, to eliminate interference and distortion

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The Ultimate in Tracking Accuracy & Sound Fidelity

Clearaudio has further refined its cantilever design, introducing a newly angled structure that enhances tracking precision. This innovation enables the Diamond Jubilee MC to extract every subtle nuance from vinyl grooves, delivering an expansive soundstage, lifelike instrument separation, and unmatched tonal accuracy.

Whether paired with Clearaudio’s £92,000 Statement v2 turntable or any other high-end deck, this cartridge is engineered to redefine analog playback, setting a new benchmark for moving coil performance.

Exclusivity & Availability

With only 45 units available worldwide, the Diamond Jubilee MC cartridge is not just an audio upgrade—it’s a statement piece for elite collectors and audiophiles. Priced at £22,000 ($29,000 / AU$45,000), this ultra-limited edition is expected to sell out quickly among serious vinyl enthusiasts seeking the absolute pinnacle of high-fidelity performance.

For those fortunate enough to secure one, the Diamond Jubilee MC promises an audio experience as rare and refined as the materials used to create it.