JSD VM vs Clearaudio Goldfinger V2
The Goldfinger V2's output is 0.8 mV against the JSD VM's 1.1 mV, its compliance 15 cu against 12 cu, and its tracking force 2.8 g against 2.4 g. Both share cartridge type (MC).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$5,495 - $6,995
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the JSD VM
The EMT JSD VM is a high-resolution reference MC stereo phono cartridge designed to let the user tune resonance behavior to the tonearm and listening preference. It uses a modern EMT generator with a multi-radius diamond stylus on a sapphire cantilever and is supplied with three interchangeable inlay bolts of different materials to adjust effective body mass. The cartridge is a 1/2-inch mount design aimed at demanding audiophile tonearms and is positioned as a variable-mass solution for optimizing sound and resonance matching.
Specifications
Cartridge
Phono cartridge specifications
- Cartridge Type
- MC
- Output Voltage
- 1.1 mV
- Tracking Force
- 2.4 g
- Compliance
- 12 cu
- Impedance
- 24Ω
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions