Brand: Soundsmith
Soundsmith Otello High Output Cartridge
The Soundsmith Otello Cartridge offers an affordable entry into high-performance audio with its Fixed Coil design. Hand-built like all Soundsmith models, the Otello balances tone and resolution, delivering exceptional sound across all music genres. This versatile cartridge enhances the performance of any vinyl setup, providing remarkable audio quality at a great price. Fitting an Otello ensures both your vinyl and turntable perform at their best, leaving you more than satisfied with the experience.
Specifications
Soundsmith Otello High Output Cartridge
Specification | Value |
---|---|
Type |
Fixed Coil / Moving Iron |
Mount |
Standard ½” |
Cartridge height |
WITHOUT ALUMINA inserts = .675” top to stylus tip – with two half round alumina pieces for ground isolation add .010”; WITH center slot full round Alumina (use for azimuth adjustment if your arm does NOT allow such) = .733” |
Stylus |
Contact Line, Nude, 0.10 mm square; Elliptical Titanium Bonded, 0.20 mm round |
Radius of curvature |
6 x 17 µm |
Cantilever |
Aluminum Alloy |
Recommended tracking force |
1.3 - 1.6 g Standard (Medium Compliance); 1.0 - 1.2 g (Special Order High Compliance) |
Effective tip mass |
0.50 mg |
Compliance |
22 µm/mN (Medium Compliance); 28 µm/mN (High Compliance) |
Frequency response |
20 - 20,000 Hz ± 2.5 dB |
Channel separation @ 1000 hz |
> 24 dB, N/A (Mono version) |
Channel separation @ 50 - 15,000 hz |
> 20 dB, N/A (Mono version) |
Channel difference |
< 1.8 dB, < 1.0 dB (Mono version) |
Output voltage @ 5cm/sec |
> 2.12 mV (HIGH) |
Dc resistance (dcr) |
680Ω |
Coil inductance per channel |
190 mH |
Suggested preamp gain |
38 - 44 dB |
Cartridge weight |
9.20 g (ES series) |
Recommended load resistance |
≥ 47kΩ |
Recommended load capacitance |
n/a |
Product Details
Soundsmith Otello High Output Cartridge
Sale price$1,100.00 AUD