A New Benchmark in Moving Coil Performance

The Vertere Mystic II is a reference-level Moving Coil (MC) cartridge designed to extract the maximum amount of musical information from your vinyl collection. Building upon the acclaimed original Mystic, the II refinement focuses on even greater transparency, lower surface noise, and an effortless sense of scale.

While many MC cartridges focus on “analytical” detail at the expense of musicality, the Mystic II is tuned to deliver a natural, lifelike performance that honors the original recording’s intent.

Mechanical Precision & Resonance Control

The soul of the Mystic II lies in its solid aluminum alloy body, CNC-machined to exacting tolerances. By creating a mass-tuned, rigid environment for the generator, Vertere has virtually eliminated the mechanical resonances that cause distortion. The body is finished in a striking sapphire blue, reflecting its premium status within the Vertere lineup.

Advanced Stylus Profile

The Mystic II utilizes a Nude Micro-Elliptical Diamond stylus. This profile is chosen for its ability to reach deep into the record groove, retrieving micro-details and high-frequency textures that lesser cartridges miss, all while maintaining incredible tracking stability and minimizing record wear.

Key Features & Innovations:

• Telescopic Aluminum Cantilever: Combines low mass with high rigidity for lightning-fast transient response.
• Samarium Cobalt Magnet: A powerful, compact magnet system that ensures a wide frequency response and exceptional dynamic headroom.
• Cross-Coil Generator: Hand-wound with high-purity copper wire for a balanced, low-distortion output.
• Tri-Point Mounting: The top of the cartridge features three specifically placed contact points to ensure the most stable mechanical coupling to the tonearm headshell.
• Threaded Body: No more fiddling with tiny nuts; the Mystic II features integrated threaded holes for secure, straightforward mounting.

The Audiophile’s Choice

The Mystic II is more than just a cartridge; it is a precision instrument. With a 0.5mV output, it provides a clean, punchy signal that rewards owners of high-quality MC phono stages with a soundstage that is both wide and deep, underpinned by Vertere’s signature rhythmic timing.

Specifications:

• Type: Moving Coil (MC)
• Output: 0.5 mV (@ 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec.)
• Frequency Response: 10 Hz – 40 kHz
• Stylus: Nude Micro-Elliptical Diamond
• Cantilever: Aluminum Tube (Telescopic)
• Recommended Tracking Weight: 2.0 g (1.9 g – 2.1 g)
• Weight: 9.1 g
• Internal Impedance: 40 Ω