Soundsmith Paua MKII Cartridge
The Soundsmith Paua MKII Cartridge stands as a top-tier low-output model, delivering exceptional performance through its ultra-low internal moving mass. Featuring a specialized telescoping alloy cantilever and highly polished low-mass nude Contact Line stylus, the Paua MKII produces a warm, faithful signal. With superior stylus control, this cartridge achieves remarkable channel separation, setting new standards in audio fidelity and precision.
Specifications
Soundsmith Paua MKII 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 |
Radius of curvature |
Nude Contact Line SELECTED |
Cantilever |
Telescoping Aluminum Alloy |
Recommended tracking force |
1.7 - 1.9 g |
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, N/A (Mono version) |
Channel separation @ 50 - 15,000 hz |
> 25 dB, N/A (Mono version) |
Channel difference |
< 0.5 dB, < 1.0 dB (Mono version) |
Output voltage @ 5cm/sec |
> 0.40 mV (LOW) |
Dc resistance (dcr) |
10Ω |
Coil inductance per channel |
2.75 mH |
Suggested preamp gain |
58 - 64 dB |
Cartridge weight |
12.2 g (ES series) |
Recommended load resistance |
≥ 470Ω |
Recommended load capacitance |
n/a |
Product Details
Soundsmith Paua MKII Cartridge
Sale price$7,330.00 AUD