
German audio manufacturer Clearaudio has announced its latest moving-magnet cartridge, the N1. Promising to deliver the brand's considerable pedigree in the world of turntables and cartridges to a more affordable price point, the new N1 aims to "set a new benchmark in the entry-level MM cartridge class".
Clearaudio is no stranger to a product that pushes the boundaries of price as well as performance, with its statement Diamond Jubilee MC cartridge currently retailing at an eye-watering £22,000 / €25,000 thanks to its use of premium materials such as 24-carat gold wire and a zirconium oxide body.