Sussurro mk II
Sussurro mk II

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Product Description

The Soundsmith Sussurro Mk II ES ~ critical design decisions, realized. Lowest internal mass. Best damping. Esoteric stylus and cantilever. If you need to stay in constant contact, your cartridge has arrived.

Inspired by Frank Schröder, designed and individually hand made by Peter Ledermann, Soundsmith’s Sussurro Mk II ES is a cartridge designed to specifically address the most intricate and critical issues of cartridge design. The new MKII Sussurro has a newly designed moving iron element to reduce moving mass by 70%; extremely low stored energy, the new MKII damping system and an innovative energy distribution path to effectively transfer mechanical energy away from the cantilever through the cartridge body into the tone arm. So what does all this mean??

Low jitter. Jitter? You probably thought that was a term reserved for digital systems. Not so. Stylus jitter is responsible for loss of detail, and making a cartridge sound, well, like a cartridge. The Sussurro stays in constant contact with the record groove. If you are not in constant contact, you can’t hear what has truly been recorded.

Also available in dual-coil mono.

Specifications

Cartridge Type: Fixed Coil

Stylus Type: O.C. Contact Line

Output: Low

Output Voltage: ,4mV

Available As Dual Coil Mono: Yes

Soundsmith Mk II ES Additional Specifications

Stylus: Contact Line Nude, 0.100mm SQ
Radius of curvature: OCL (Optimized Contour Contact Line) SELECTED
Cantilever: Ruby
Recommended tracking force: 1.8 to 2.2 grams
Effective tip mass: 0.30 mg
Compliance: 10μm/mN (low compliance)
Frequency response: 20-20,000 Hz ± 1.0 dB
Channel separation (stereo only): 1000 Hz >34 dB, 50-15,000 >25 dB
Channel difference: Output Voltage: ≥0.4 mV
DC Resistance (DCR): 10-11 Ω each channel
Coil: 2.75 mH each channel
Suggested Preamp Gain: 58-64 dB
Soundsmith Recommends: MCP2 Variable Loading Preamp
Cartridge weight: 10.25 grams
Stylus to Mounting Hole Offset: ≈ 10mm (0.4″)
Loading: ≥ 470 Ω

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.

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