{"product_id":"soundsmith-hyperion-moving-iron-cartridge","title":"Soundsmith Hyperion MKII-MR Moving Iron Cartridge","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSoundsmith Hyperion MKII-MR Moving Iron Cartridge\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWith a cactus spine cantilever and Micro-Ridge stylus. Handmade in the U.S.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoundsmith is proud that the Hyperion is the cartridge of choice for the most esteemed audio equipment manufacturers, especially when they want their systems sounding their best at audio shows. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeter Ledermann‘s radical design uses an actual cactus spine for the cantilever. The naturally tapered shape, stacked columnar fibers, and desiccated resin damping fit the exact parameters of the perfect cantilever: Low mass, extreme rigidity, internal damping, and tremendous strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hyperion is complemented by a select ultra-low-mass Micro-RIdge stylus, each one handcrafted by Peter Ledermann here in the USA. And like all Soundsmith cartridges, the Hyperion has a very affordable rebuild price every time you wear it out or accidentally break it. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Designer Speaks\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere is Peter Ledermann's description of the performance of the Hyperion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Among the Hyperion’s attributes and stand-out characteristics are its neutral and precise presentation. Neutral, but not in the sense of bland, emotionless, and uninvolving. Neutral, in the Hyperion’s case, is an instrument that does not accentuate any aspect of the frequency range or cause coloration. There is no loss of information, attack, or dynamics – it is all there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The music is lifted from the grooves in an effortless manner enveloping the listener in a massive three-dimensional soundstage. Precision. Following sufficient break-in (not long) it is apparent the Hyperion reproduces music as intended. There is a realism to the presentation that other cartridges cannot approach. When you listen via the Hyperion you are playing the music, not the cartridge – it is a perfect reflection of the musicians and their art.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fixed Coil \/ Moving Iron\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMount:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard ½”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStylus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Micro-Ridge, 0.08 mm square, selected optimized contour contact line\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCantilever:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-formed\/treated selected cactus spine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Tracking Force:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.8 - 2.2 g\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEffective Tip Mass:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.30 mg\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompliance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 μm\/mN\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 - 20,000 Hz ± 1.0 dB\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChannel Separation (1,000 Hz, 50 Hz):\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt; 36 dB, \u0026gt; 25 dB\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChannel Difference:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 0.5 dB \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Voltage (5 cm\/sec):\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt; 0.40 mV\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDC Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 Ω\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoil Inductance per channel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.75 mH\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Preamp Gain:\u003c\/strong\u003e 58 - 64 dB\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Load Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e ≥ 470 Ω\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCartridge Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.2 g \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soundsmith","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":7182007500860,"sku":"SS HYPERION-MKII-MR","price":9999.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1564\/1247\/files\/Hyp-MR-withbox_resize.jpg?v=1741632153","url":"https:\/\/upscaleaudio.pro\/products\/soundsmith-hyperion-moving-iron-cartridge","provider":"Upscale Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}