$1,999.95

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Product Description

The Soundsmith Norma is a Medium output cartridge, otherwise identical to Aida; itself a triumph of Soundsmith Engineering, Stereophile Class “A” rated, a rarity at its price point – and for good reasons. The Soundsmith Norma employs a single crystal Ruby Cantilever and our Optimized Contour Line Contact Stylus; we did this to resolve the challenges of playing the inner grooves with the same level of confidence as the outer.

Cartridge Type: Fixed Coil

Stylus Type: Contact Line

Output: Medium

Output Voltage: 1.1 mV

Available As Dual Coil Mono: Yes

Soundsmith Norma Additional Specifications

Stylus: Contact Line Nude, 0.100mm SQ
Radius of curvature: OCL (Optimized Contour Contact Line)
Cantilever: Ruby
Recommended tracking force: 10mN / 1.0 gm (high), 13mN / 1.3 gm (medium)
Effective tip mass: 0.30 mg
Compliance: 28 μm/mN (high), 22 μm/mN (medium)
Frequency response: 20-20,000 Hz ±2.5 dB
Channel separation (stereo only): 1000 Hz >30 dB, 50-15,000 >20 dB
Channel difference: <1.0 dB (Stereo) <1.0 dB (Mono)
Output voltage (Norma): 1.1 mV
Cartridge weight: 6.8 grams
Stylus to Mounting Hole Offset: ≈ 10mm (0.4″)
Loading (Norma): ≥ 1.5 kΩ

Brand

Soundsmith

Dedicated to establishing the most accurate vinyl sound reproduction in the world, Soundsmith has been designing, manufacturing and repairing audio equipment for over 40 years. Headquartered in Peekskill, NY, the company is known for its exquisite sound quality and high-value products. Each product is proudly handcrafted in the US by a select group of artisans and engineers.

Enjoy the ultimate sound quality through their Strain Gauge and Fixed Coil cartridges or upgrade your hi-fi system through their renowned cartridge restoration services for companies like Audio Research, Bang & Olufsen and McIntosh. Although best known for cartridges, the company also offers adapters, phono preamps, amplifiers and speakers.

Their new moving Iron cartridge, the Voice, is just one example of the company’s constant innovation. It addresses common vibrational issues with a new ES shape. The new body, featured in all new cartridge releases, reduces moving mass through the use of cutting-edge materials and design. Have the perfect match no matter your hi-fi set up with their extensive line of cartridges available for low-output, medium-output and high-out cartridges.

All Soundsmith cartridges must be purchased and installed through a dealer to ensure the ultimate performance from their products. Have one of the nation’s leaders in high-end audio and home theaters help you find the right Soundsmith product for you.

As a nationally recognized leader in the field of high-end audio and home theater, Overture is a proud dealer of Soundsmith phono cartridges, selling customers the best Soundsmith cartridges in Sales Tax Free Delaware. Interested in purchasing a Soundsmith phono cartridge, you can trade-in any component towards a Soundsmith phono cartridge by filling Overture's Trade-In Form.