The Vertere Mystic II MC Cartridge is a high-performance moving coil cartridge designed to deliver an uncompromising analog listening experience. Engineered with precision and built from high-quality materials, the Mystic II refines Vertereโs cartridge philosophy by combining accuracy, musicality, and reliability. Created for serious vinyl enthusiasts, it offers a balanced and highly engaging sound while maintaining excellent compatibility with a wide range of high-end systems.
At the heart of the Mystic II is its advanced moving coil generator, utilizing a samarium-cobalt magnet and precision-wound copper coils to produce a clean, stable, and highly responsive signal. This low-output design (0.45mV) ensures excellent transient response and dynamic range, allowing the cartridge to reproduce music with depth, clarity, and precision.
The Mystic II features a micro-elliptical bonded diamond stylus paired with an aluminium cantilever, engineered for precise groove tracking and extended frequency response. This design enables accurate retrieval of fine musical details while maintaining smooth, controlled playback and minimizing surface noise.
Its construction is centered around a solid aluminium alloy body with Vertereโs tri-point contact mounting system, ensuring optimal alignment and efficient energy transfer between the cartridge and tonearm. This structure minimizes unwanted vibrations and enhances overall sonic clarity, contributing to a more focused and natural presentation.
Designed with a wide frequency response of approximately 10Hz to 40kHz, the Mystic II delivers a highly detailed and expansive soundstage, with strong channel separation and excellent tonal balance. Its carefully tuned mass and compliance allow it to perform consistently across a variety of tonearms and phono stages, making it both versatile and high-performing.
Overall, the Vertere Mystic II MC Cartridge is more than just a cartridgeโit is a precision-engineered component designed to uncover the full emotional and technical depth of vinyl recordings. With its combination of advanced generator design, refined materials, and accurate tracking performance, the Mystic II stands as a compelling choice for audiophiles seeking high-end moving coil performance with exceptional musicality.
- Specifications
- Features
Technical Specification:
| Generator Type | Moving Coil |
| Output | 0.45mV (@ 5cm/sec.) |
| Recommended input load | 850ฮฉ โ 1k5ฮฉ |
| Recommended Tracking Weight | 2.0 g (1.90g โ 2.10g) |
| Frequency response | 10 Hz -45 kHz |
| Channel separation | Minimum 28 dB |
| Coil resistance | 40 kฮฉ |
| Dynamic compliance | 12 x 10-โถ cm/dyne (@100Hz) |
| Magnet type | Samarium Cobalt |
| Mounting to stylus | 7.8mm |
| Head-shell to stylus | 18.3mm |
| Stylus | Micro Eliptical Diamond Bonded (7.5ร15.5 ฮผm) |
| Cantilever | Aluminum โ Telescopic |
| Headshell mounting | Special Vertere Tri-Point M2.5 Threaded Fixing Holes |
| Generator fixing | Special Quad-Point Contact Four stainless โspikeโ screws |
| Net weight | 11.0g |

