"A bold creation in a somewhat neglected territory" said MF of this boron-cantilevered moving-magnet cartridge. Paired with the Graham Phantom tonearm atop the Continuum Audio Labs Caliburn, the Maestro produced "remarkably rich, round orchestral colors, impressive dynamic swings, and big, ballsy images," but lacked the detail retrieval of the best low-output moving-coils. In combination with the Thorens TD 350 and SME M2 tonearm, The Maestro offered a "well-balanced, relaxed, and enticing" sound. "It's the best-sounding MM catridge I've heard," decided MF.
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Output: 3.6mV

 A big step up in performance from the heralded Virtuoso Wood, the Maestro furthers that design with a new integral wood body for greater rigidity. This results in increased dynamics and tighter image focus. The Maestro is fitted with their solid boron rod cantilever and Trygon P2 stylus for resolving power previously unimaginable in a MM cartridge. The Maestro’s healthy output and freedom from resistive loading concerns make it the perfect choice for anybody searching for great sound that rivals MC designs which cost a great deal more. 

The Clearaudio Maestro is the top of the line cartridge in Clearaudio's range of Moving Magnet cartridges with a solid body of Satiné wood for a slightly warmer sound. 

"This is the best sounding MM cartridge we have heard! Takes the Virtuoso Wood to new heights!" - Bob Bantz, President Elusive Disc 

The Maestro features the same design as the popular Virtuoso Wood but with a new integral wood body for greater rigidity. With this improvement, you will notice an increase in dynamics and tighter image focus. The Maestro is equiped with a solid boron rod cantilever and Trygon P2 stylus (same stylus used on the famous Insider MC cartridge!) for decisive power not generally found in a Moving Magnet cartridge. 

Specifications: 

• Frequency Response: 20kHz
• Output Voltage: 3.6mV
• Channel Separation: Greater Than 35dB
• Channel Balance: Less Than 0.3dB
• Tracking Ability: 80um
• Tracking Force: 2.0g
• Cantilever: Bor/HD Diamond
• Weight: 7g