Soundsmith Aida MKII Cartridge
The Soundsmith Aida MKII Cartridge features a sapphire cantilever paired with a low-mass Contact Line diamond stylus. Its uniquely shaped stylus offers a sharper playing surface, enabling it to trace complex passages and high-frequency details with precision that other cartridges cannot match. Consistently outperforming both more expensive and cheaper moving-coil designs, the Aida MKII delivers superior tracking and audio fidelity.
Specifications
Soundsmith Aida MKII Cartridge
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Product name |
AIDA MK II |
| Stylus type |
Selected Contact Line low mass Nude Stylus |
| Radius of curvature |
6 x 17 μm |
| Cantilever |
Laser Drilled Sapphire |
| Recommended tracking force |
1.3-1.6 gm |
| Effective tip mass |
0.30 mg |
| Compliance |
22 μm/mN |
| Frequency response |
20-20,000 Hz ± 2.5 dB |
| Channel separation |
1000 hz: >30 dB 50-15,000 hz: >20 dB |
| Channel difference |
Stereo: <1.0 dB Mono: <1.0 dB |
| Output voltage |
2.12 mV |
| Cartridge weight |
9.2 Grams |
| Loading |
≥ 47 kΩ |
Soundsmith Aida MKII Cartridge
Sale price$3,660.00 AUD