Aurum Beta S

About the Aurum Beta S

The Clearaudio Aurum Beta S is a moving magnet phono cartridge designed for audiophiles seeking detailed and smooth sound. It features a satin wood housing and an aluminum cantilever, with a tracking force recommended between 2.0 and 2.5 grams (optimal around 2.1-2.2g). The cartridge offers an output voltage of approximately 3.6 mV at 1 kHz, a frequency response from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, channel separation greater than 30 dB, and channel balance under 0.6 dB. It weighs 6 grams in the wood version and 10 grams in the aluminum version. The Aurum Beta S benefits from Clearaudio's decades of cartridge design experience, with improvements in mass reduction, stylus profile, polish, finish, and cantilever damping. It is known for delivering smooth, transparent sound with a stimulating level of detail. The cartridge comes with a 2-year warranty and was originally introduced in 1998 with a