Soundsmith Sussuro MKII Cartridge
The Soundsmith Sussurro MkII Cartridge is an exceptional low-output model, featuring the lowest internal mass and best damping of any Soundsmith cartridge. Designed with a recommended tracking force of 1.8 to 2.2 grams, it provides remarkable stability in the groove, revealing new details in your records. With precision engineering, the Sussurro MkII enhances audio clarity, making it ideal for audiophiles seeking to uncover the finest nuances in their vinyl collection.
Specifications
Soundsmith Sussuro 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 |
Optimized Contour Contact Line SELECTED |
Cantilever |
Ruby |
Recommended tracking force |
1.8 - 2.2 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 Sussuro MKII Cartridge
Sale price$9,170.00 AUD