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Soundsmith phono cartridges, phono preamplifiers, and accessories are designed and manufactured in Peekskill, New York. |
Soundsmith Phono Cartridges, Phono Preamplifiers, and Accessories Offer American Made Quality and Value
The ES line features not only a dramatic new look, but is a significant evolution of the DEMS system design (Dynamic Energy Management System). The new Soundsmith ES cartridge designs are a significant advancement in cartridge performance due to their ability to direct internal vibrational forces without reflection and disperse them properly to the tonearm. The absence of reflections enables the stylus to stay in far greater statistical contact with the groove walls — a critically important technical refinement. Increased liquidity and reduced “grain,” without loss of detail are some of the immediately discernible advantages of Soundsmith’s new ES models.
The new line also features Azimuth adjustment built-in to each cartridge, as well as the option for electrical isolation for hum-prone systems. The ES body design is far more than cosmetic; the new shape is a departure from the reflective and “boxy” design of many cartridges whose internal construction contribute to uncontrolled vibrational issues adversely affecting performance.
Specifications
Stylus: Optimized Nude Line Contact
Cantilever: Hand formed/treated selected Cactus "Spine"
Recommended Tracking Force: 1.8 - 2.2 grams
Effective Tip Mass: 0.30 mg
Compliance: 12 μm/mN vertical; 7 μm/mN horizontal
Frequency Response: 20 - 20,000 Hz ± 1.0 dB
Channel Separation @ 1000 Hz: > 36 dB
Channel Separation @ 50 - 15,000 Hz: > 25 dB
Channel Difference: < 0.5 dB
Output Voltage: > 0.40 mV
Internal Resistance: 10 Ohms
Coil Inductance Per Channel: • 2.75 mH
Cartridge Weight: 10.25 grams
Recommended Load Resistance: ≥ 47 Ohms
Mono Version Available
Retail Price: $7999.95
Specifications
Stylus: Optimized Nude Line Contact
Cantilever: Ruby
Recommended Tracking Force: 1.8 - 2.2 grams
Effective Tip Mass: 0.30 mg
Compliance: 10 µm/mN
Frequency Response: 20 - 20,000 Hz ± 1.0 dB
Channel Separation @ 1000 Hz: > 34 dB
Channel Separation @ 50 - 15,000 Hz: > 25 dB
Channel Difference: < 0.5 dB
Output Voltage: > 0.40 mV
Internal Resistance: 10 Ohms
Coil Inductance Per Channel: 2.75 mH
Cartridge Weight: 10.25 grams
Recommended Load Resistance: ≥ 470 Ohms
Mono Version Available
Retail Price: $4999.95
Specifications
Stylus: Selected Nude Line Contact
Cantilever: Telescoping Aluminum Alloy
Recommended Tracking Force: 1.7 - 1.9 grams
Effective Tip Mass: 0.30 mg
Compliance: 10 µm/mN
Frequency Response: 20 - 20,000 Hz ± 1.0 dB
Channel Separation @ 1000 Hz: > 34 dB
Channel Separation @ 50 - 15,000 Hz: > 25 dB
Channel Difference: < 0.5 dB
Output Voltage: > 0.40 mV
Internal Resistance: 10 Ohms
Coil Inductance Per Channel: 2.75 mH
Cartridge Weight: 10.25 grams
Recommended Load Resistance: ≥ 470 Ohms
Mono Version Available
Retail Price: $3999.95
Specifications
Stylus: Selected Nude Line Contact
Cantilever: Laser Drilled Sapphire
Recommended Tracking Force: 1.8 - 2.2 grams
Effective Tip Mass: 0.32 mg
Compliance: 10 µm/mN
Frequency Response: 15 - 45,000 Hz ± 2.0 dB
Channel Separation @ 1000 Hz: > 28 dB
Channel Separation @ 50 - 15,000 Hz: > 25 dB
Channel Difference: < 1.0 dB
Output Voltage: > 0.40 mV
Internal Resistance: 10 Ohms
Coil Inductance Per Channel: 2.75 mH
Cartridge Weight: 10.25 grams
Recommended Load Resistance: ≥ 470Ω
Mono Version Available
Retail Price: $1999.95
Specifications
Stylus: Optimized Nude Line Contact
Cantilever: Ruby
Recommended Tracking Force: 1.3 - 1.6 grams, medium compliance version;
1.0 - 1.2 grams, high compliance version
Effective Tip Mass: 0.30 mg
Compliance: 22 µm/mN, medium compliance version;
28 µm/mN, high compliance version
Frequency Response: 20 - 20,000 Hz ± 1.0 dB
Channel Separation @ 1000 Hz: > 30 dB
Channel Separation @ 50 - 15,000 Hz: > 20 dB
Channel Difference: < 1.0 dB
Output Voltage: > 2.12 mV
Internal Resistance: 680 Ohms
Coil Inductance Per Channel: 190 mH
Cartridge Weight: 6.80 grams
Recommended Load Resistance: ≥ 47k Ohms
Available In Mono and High Compliance Versions
Retail Price: $2999.95
Specifications
Stylus: Selected Nude Line Contact
Cantilever: Laser Drilled Sapphire
Recommended Tracking Force: 1.3 - 1.6 grams, medium compliance version;
1.0 - 1.2 grams, high compliance version
Effective Tip Mass: 0.30 mg
Compliance: 22 µm/mN, medium compliance version;
28 µm/mN, high compliance version
Frequency Response: 20 - 20,000 Hz ± 2.5 dB
Channel Separation @ 1000 Hz: > 30 dB
Channel Separation @ 50 - 15,000 Hz: > 20 dB
Channel Difference: < 1.0 dB
Output Voltage: > 2.12 mV
Internal Resistance: 680 Ohms
Coil Inductance Per Channel: 190 mH
Cartridge Weight: • 6.80 grams
Recommended Load Resistance: ≥ 47kΩ
Available In Mono and High Compliance Versions
Retail Price: $1999.95
Specifications
Stylus: Nude Line Contact
Cantilever: New Soundsmith Aluminum Alloy
Recommended Tracking Force: 1.8 - 2.2 grams
Effective Tip Mass: 0.28 mg
Compliance: 10 µm/mN
Frequency Response: 15 - 45,000 Hz ± 2.0 dB
Channel Separation @ 1000 Hz: > 28 dB
Channel Separation @ 50 - 15,000 Hz: > 25 dB
Channel Difference: < 1.0 dB
Output Voltage: > 2.40 mV
Internal Resistance: 680 Ohms
Coil Inductance Per Channel: 190 mH
Cartridge Weight: 10.25 grams
Recommended Load Resistance: ≥ 47k Ohms
Mono Version Available
Retail Price: $1499.95
Specifications
Stylus: Nude Elliptical
Cantilever: Aluminum Alloy
Recommended Tracking Force: 1.3 - 1.6 grams, medium compliance version;
1.0 - 1.2 grams, high compliance version
Effective Tip Mass: 0.35 mg
Compliance: 22 µm/mN, medium compliance version;
28 µm/mN, high compliance version
Frequency Response: 15 - 45,000 Hz ± 2.0 dB
Channel Separation @ 1000 Hz: > 26 dB
Channel Separation @ 50 - 15,000 Hz: > 20 dB
Channel Difference: < 1.6 dB
Output Voltage: > 2.12 mV
Internal Resistance: 680 Ohms
Coil Inductance Per Channel: 190 mH
Cartridge Weight: 6.80 grams
Recommended Load Resistance: ≥ 47kΩ
Available In Mono and High Compliance Versions
Retail Price: $999.95
Soundsmith’s MCP2 phono preamplifier is designed for use with nearly any moving coil phono cartridge in existence. The MCP2 features continuously variable loading from 10 Ohms to 5k Ohms and high quality, fully shielded step up transformers.
Specifications
Input Resistance: Variable from 10 Ohms to 5k Ohms
Input Capacitance: 330pF
Signal Gain: 62dB
Signal to Noise Ratio: -93dB
Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.004% at 1k Hz
Input Overload at 200 Ohms: 20 Hz - 1.4 mV; 1k Hz - 5.3 mV; 20k Hz - 35 mV
Dimensions: 7” D x 4.25” W x 2.25” H
Retail Price: $1199.95
The MMP3 offers low noise and low distortion pre-amplification for moving magnet, high output moving iron, and high output moving coil phono cartridges. The MMP3 can be purchased with the gain configured at 43db (standard) or 34db (optional). The lower gain option is recommended for phono cartridges with an output of 4.5 mV or more.
Specifications
Input Resistance: 47k Ohms
Input Capacitance: 100pF
Signal Gain: 43dB; 34db optional
Signal to Noise Ratio: -93dB
Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.004% at 1k Hz
Input Overload at 200 Ohms: 20 Hz – 5.3 mV; 1k Hz - 53 mV; 20k Hz - 530 mV
Dimensions: 7” D x 4.25” W x 1.5” H
Retail Price: $799.95
Soundsmith’s MMP4 offers audiophile performance at a reasonable price. The MMP4 is suitable for use with moving magnet, high output moving iron, and high output moving coil phono cartridges. It can be purchased with the gain configured at 43db (standard) or 34db (optional). The lower gain option is recommended for phono cartridges with an output of 4.5 mV or more.
Specifications
Input Resistance: 47k Ohms
Input Capacitance: 100pF
Signal Gain: 43dB; 34db optional
Signal to Noise Ratio: -92dB
Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.004% at 1k Hz
Input Overload at 200 Ohms: 20 Hz – 5.3 mV; 1k Hz - 53 mV; 20k Hz - 530 mV
Dimensions: 7” D x 4.25” W x 1.5” H
Retail Price: $599.95
The EZ-Mount system allows for phono cartridge mounting without any tools, and also allow for easy fine tuning of the weight and mass at the headshell end of the tonearm. Screws can easily be cut to a shorter length as needed.
The set includes the following:
2 Nylon Screws - 0.52 grams each
2 Aluminum Screws - 1.03 grams each
2 Stainless Steel Screws - 3.15 grams each
2 Brass Screws - 3.07 grams each
2 Stainless Steel Nuts (for use with unthreaded phono cartridge bodies)
4 Thread-On Nylon Washers
Retail Price: $50.00
Designed for use with the dropped counterweight fitted on VPI unipivot tonearms, the Counter “Intuitive” allows for repeatable fine adjustment of both azimuth and tracking force.
The Counter “Intuitive” is precision hand machined from a thermally stable polymer with brass weights inside. The kit includes one Counter “Intuitive” and two self-adhesive scales to apply to the VPI counterweight.
Retail Price: $50.00
We at Osage Audio Products are proud to have been chosen as a retailer for the outstanding products of The Soundsmith Corporation. If you have questions about Soundsmith or would like to purchase a Soundsmith product, please call us at 573-696-3551 or email us at your convenience. We are open late and weekends.
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