This year, German analogue innovators Clearaudio celebrate 45 years of being at the leading edge of high-end audio. Rather than mounting their usual main floor exhibit at the Munich High End show, this year the company chose instead to throw its own event before the show for its distributors, customers and friends around the world. The Absolute Sound’s Michael Fremer was among those invited to attend and, for those not lucky enough to be there in person, he kindly made a video of his experiences, featuring some fascinating insights into the company’s people and processes.

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Each November, US audiophile magazine The Absolute Sound showcases a selection of the world’s best audio components in its annual Buyer’s Guide. In the just-published 2024 edition, German brand Clearaudio remains at the leading edge of all things analogue with a raft of highly recommended turntables, phono cartridges and accessories.

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The Goldfinger Statement v2.1 is the new edition of Clearaudio’s flagship phono cartridge, elevating Peter Suchy’s original cartridge patent to new heights of performance, and featuring a ‘world first’ in design. The Absolute Sound’s Jonathan Valin now has a new favourite.

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