{"product_id":"soundsmith-otello-es-moving-iron-cartridge","title":"Soundsmith Otello ES Moving Iron Cartridge","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSoundsmith Otello ES\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew ES Series DEMS Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in USA. Rebuild Price? ~  $100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ~\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLess Than 20% of MSRP, as always!\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- The Otello features a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2-year warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to the original owner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Otello is Soundsmith’s entry-level fixed coil design, realizing an affordable pathway into the world of high-performance cartridges. Built by hand like all Soundsmith cartridges, the Otello provides a perfect balance of tone and resolution at a great price. The result is a cartridge that is at ease with any type of music. Just slightly warmer than other Soundsmith designs, Otello yields a richness of timbre that is utterly beguiling with a level of speed and dynamic range that no other cartridge in this price. The result? A wonderful design that gives the warmth of MM and the light-footedness of Moving Iron design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is DEMS?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Sometimes you \u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e judge a book by its cover.” – Peter Ledermann.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2018’s RMAF show was the official launch of Soundsmith’s new ES series of cartridges, where the attendees experienced the latest exploration into overlooked areas of cartridge design and solutions from Soundsmith.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ES line features not only a dramatic new look, but is a significant evolution of the DEMS system design \u003cstrong\u003e(Dynamic Energy Management System)\u003c\/strong\u003e. The new Soundsmith ES cartridge designs are a significant advancement in cartridge performance due to their ability to direct internal vibrational forces without reflection and disperse them properly to the tonearm. The absence of reflections enables the stylus to stay in far greater statistical 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\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery cartridge in Soundsmith’s lineup will now feature its sleek new ES body design. The upgrade is far more than cosmetic; the new shape is a departure from the reflective and “boxy” design of many cartridges whose internal construction contribute to uncontrolled vibrational issues adversely affecting performance. Peter says, “Think of how singing in an open field compares with singing in a shower.” Soundsmith has always challenged conventions, looking deeper into nuances of cartridge design that dramatically affect immediate and long-term performance. These have included extreme reductions of moving mass and the use of novel materials and designs. The new ES lineup is a continuation of that research and development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"specifications_table\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\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\u003eElliptical Titanium Bonded, 0.20 mm round\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\u003eAluminum Alloy\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\u003e0.50 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; 24 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; 1.8 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≥ 47kΩ\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\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Soundsmith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21124877484092,"sku":"SS OTELLO ES","price":599.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1564\/1247\/products\/SoundSmith_Otello_Finalcopy2.jpg?v=1741631925","url":"https:\/\/upscaleaudio.pro\/products\/soundsmith-otello-es-moving-iron-cartridge","provider":"Upscale Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}