Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC Star ☆ ES Series low-output Cartridge AUTHORIZED-DEALER

Description: WE ARE AN AUTHORIZED SOUNDSMITH DEALER!Soundsmith ES SeriesSOUNDSMITH Sets a New Sonic Bar with the ES Series —“Sometimes you can judge a book by its cover.” – Peter Ledermann.The ES line features not only a dramatic new look, but is a significant evolution of the DEMS system design (Dynamic Energy Management System). All model names have been preserved, and pricing remains the same.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 tone arm. 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.Every cartridge in the line now features the sleek new ES body design and allows azimuth adjustment when used in tonearms that do not permit it. The new ES body also allows an electrical isolation method for tables that hum due to ground loops.The upgrade 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 effecting performance. Peter says, “Think of how singing in an open field compares with singing in a shower.” Soundsmith has always challenged conventions, looking deeper into nuances of cartridge design that dramatically affect immediate and long term performance. These have included extreme reductions of moving mass and the use of novel materials and designs. The new ES lineup is a continuation of that research and development. Zephyr MIMC ☆ ES SeriesMade in the USA. Rebuild Price? $350 - Less Than 20% of MSRP, as always ! ~ The Zephyr MIMC Star features a 2 year warranty to the original owner.Zephyr MIMC was our entry-level to the high-performance world of Soundsmith's MC-pre-compatible, low-output cartridges. It brought a very nice portion of the performance available in our higher-end MC-compatible cartridges (Paua, Sussurro, Hyperion) to the more affordable sub-$2k category. Recently, Peter Ledermann decided to see if he could stretch the limits of the MIMC's performance even higher without stretching past the $2k price point ... little did any of us know how far he would be able to take it! The updated Zephyr MIMC ☆ smashes through sonic barriers with its new laser-drilled Sapphire cantilever and select nude Contact-Line diamond stylus! This is probably the most important Soundsmith model to have in your arsenal. It brings an astounding portion of the performance available only in our top-level low output cartridges, and it does it for just $1,999 retail (USD) ! Cartridge TypeFixed Coil / Moving IronStylus TypeContact LineOutputLowOutput Voltage.4 mVAvailable As Dual Coil MonoYesAdditional SpecificationsStylus: Selected Contact Line low mass Nude StylusRadius of curvature: 6 x 17 μmCantilever: Laser Drilled SapphireRecommended tracking force: 1.8 to 2.2 gramsEffective tip mass: 0.32 mgCompliance: 10 μm/mN (low compliance)Frequency response: 15-45,000 Hz ± 2.0 dB Channel separation (stereo only): 1000 Hz >28 dB, 50-15,000 >25 dBChannel difference: <1.0 dB (Stereo), <0.5 dB (Dual Mono operation- w/optimal VTF setting)Output Voltage: ≥0.4 mVDC Resistance (DCR): 10-11 Ω each channelCoil: 2.75 mH each channelSuggested Preamp Gain: 58-64 dBCartridge weight: 12.2 gramsStylus to Mounting Hole Offset: ≈ 10mm (0.4")Loading: ≥ 470 Ω

Price: 1999.95 USD

Location: Green Bay, Wisconsin

End Time: 2023-09-17T18:49:31.000Z

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