{"product_id":"soundsmith-aida-es-moving-iron-cartridge","title":"Soundsmith Aida ES Moving Iron Cartridge","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSoundsmith Aida ES Moving Iron Cartridge\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMC refinement with MM slam. Made in the USA.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rebuildable with a two-year warranty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Aida cartridge is a Stereophile A-rated cartridge, meaning it is in the \"price is no object\" category and was the cheapest cartridge there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoundsmith carefully hand-builds every cartridge, tests them, and keeps accurate records by serial number of their performance. Those that meet or exceed specifications are sold, and the ones that don't are broken down and recycled. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoundsmith took moving iron technology and perfected it. This design offers lower effective moving mass, causing the stylus to stay in better contact with the groove walls. High-gain moving coil preamps are not required, as the Aida is designed to be used with a moving magnet preamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnergy Management\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ES line employs\u003cspan\u003e a significant evolution of the DEMS system design (Dynamic Energy Management System). This \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edirects internal vibrational forces without reflection and disperses them properly to the tonearm. The absence of reflections enables the stylus to stay in far greater contact with the groove walls — a critically important technical refinement. Increased liquidity and reduced “grain,” without loss of detail are some of the immediately discernible advantages of Soundsmith’s new ES models.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe new line also features azimuth adjustment built-in to each cartridge, as well as the option for electrical isolation for hum-prone systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sleek new ES body design is far more than a cosmetic upgrade; the new shape is a departure from the reflective and “boxy” design of many cartridges whose internal construction contributes to uncontrolled vibrational issues adversely affecting performance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"specifications_table\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003ctable\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd class=\"td-left\"\u003eType:\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFixed Coil \/ Moving Iron\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd class=\"td-left\"\u003eMount:\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eStandard ½”\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd class=\"td-left\"\u003eStylus:\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSelected Contact Line low mass Nude Stylus\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd class=\"td-left\"\u003eRadius of Curvature:\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e6 x 17 µm\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd class=\"td-left\"\u003eCantilever:\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eLaser Drilled Sapphire\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd class=\"td-left\"\u003eRecommended Tracking Force:\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1.3 - 1.6 g Standard (Medium Compliance)\u003cbr\u003e1.0 - 1.2 g (Special Order High Compliance)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd class=\"td-left\"\u003eEffective Tip Mass:\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e0.30 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd class=\"td-left\"\u003eCompliance:\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e22 µm\/mN (Medium Compliance)\u003cbr\u003e28 µm\/mN (High Compliance)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd class=\"td-left\"\u003eFrequence Response:\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e20 - 20,000 Hz ± 2.5 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd class=\"td-left\"\u003eChannel Separation\u003cbr\u003e@ 1000 Hz:\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt; 30 dB \u003cbr\u003eN\/A (Mono version)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd class=\"td-left\"\u003eChannel Separation\u003cbr\u003e@ 50 - 15,000 Hz:\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt; 20 dB \u003cbr\u003eN\/A (Mono version)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd class=\"td-left\"\u003eChannel Difference:\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt; 1.0 dB\u003cbr\u003e\u0026lt; 1.0 dB (Mono Version)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd class=\"td-left\"\u003eOutput Voltage\u003cbr\u003e@ 5cm\/sec:\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt; 2.12 mV (HIGH)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd class=\"td-left\"\u003eDC Resistance (DCR):\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e680Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd class=\"td-left\"\u003eCoil Inductance per channel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e190 mH\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd class=\"td-left\"\u003eSuggested Preamp Gain:\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e38 - 44 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd class=\"td-left\"\u003eCartridge Weight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e9.20 g (ES series)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd class=\"td-left\"\u003eRecommended Load Resistance:\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e≥ 47 kΩ\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd class=\"td-left\"\u003eRecommended Load Capacitance:\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003en\/a\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Soundsmith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21124803330108,"sku":"SS AIDA ES","price":1999.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1564\/1247\/products\/SoundSmith_Aida_Final-2.jpg?v=1741631929","url":"https:\/\/upscaleaudio.pro\/products\/soundsmith-aida-es-moving-iron-cartridge","provider":"Upscale Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}