The sword of solitude cast with infinite effort -- The Soundsmith SG-210 Strain Gauge phono cartridge


 

Date: 2015-04-21

 

"Soundsmith's SG-210 cartridge utilizes piezo-electric elements to sense the change of resistance resulted from stylus displacement on record grooves and generate audio signals. An advantageous characteristic of the semi-conductor silicon crystal is raising low frequencies and rolling off high frequencies, which simulates the RIAA replay curve, without complicated amplifier circuit. It is free of hum. Its compliance can vary with stylus tracking force. The modern Strain Gauge cartridge has matured after having undergone over 50 years' technological refinements and inherited the wisdom accumulated from the heydays of the black vinyl. The SG-210 exhibits an alternative tonal balance. Friends tired of the sound of magnetic cartridges can set foot to try it…"



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SPEC Soundsmith SG-200 / SG-210