Audio Note IQ 2

The IQ 2 exists for the listener who likes the easy system matching of a moving-magnet cartridge but wants a more refined stylus assembly and a clearer view into the record groove. It keeps the basic Audio Note MM virtues intact while improving focus, separation, and the sense of phrasing within more complex material.

Set up properly, the IQ 2 sounds more articulate and spacious than an entry design, yet it remains even-tempered. It suits arms and phono stages that are already sorted but not extravagant. For many analogue systems, the IQ 2 is the point where convenience and serious musical performance meet comfortably.