{"product_id":"soundsmith-paua-mk-ii-es-moving-iron-cartridge","title":"Soundsmith Paua Mk II ES Moving Iron Cartridge","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSoundsmith Paua Mk II ES\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew ES Series DEMS Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in the USA. \u003cstrong\u003eRebuild Price? ~  $550\u003c\/strong\u003e ~ \u003cstrong\u003e Less than 20% of MSRP, as always! \u003c\/strong\u003e Includes a two-year warranty for original owner!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe NEW Paua MKII: adorned with sea shell to remind us of the beauty of the sounds of the world all around us. Nature healing nature. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDerived from the acclaimed Sussurro Cartridge, The Soundsmith Paua (pronounced POWah) Moving Iron Cartridge delivers a level of performance that rivals the world's most celebrated moving-coil cartridges for a mere fraction of the cost! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Paua is one of Soundsmith's most highly regarded top of the line low output cartridges. It has won numerous accolades and praise from users and reviewers around the word, including an “Editor’s Choice Award” in 2015 from TAS. Now we introduce the new Paua MKII, employing a newly developed Aluminum alloy used to fashion the MKII's cantilever into a precision acoustic and mechanical lever. It features stiffness in the ranges required, while providing critical damping in other sections of the acoustic spectrum. The result is an even better Paua, a cartridge that gets raves from its owners! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeaturing ultra-low internal moving mass, a specialized telescoping newly developed alloy cantilever and highly polished low mass nude Contact Line stylus, the Paua MKII will add a unique quality of warmth and smoothness to any analog system without leaving behind all the delicate musical details you want and need to hear. The Paua MKII reaches new heights of stylus control and performance, as is confirmed by its incredibly high channel separation figures. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoundsmith has accomplished a work of art with the Paua MKII design, resulting in an unparalleled and sublime performance. \u003c\/span\u003e\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 tone arm. 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 our 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 effecting 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\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"If I had to live with just one cartridge, I would choose the Paua...\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - Jeff Dorgay, TONE Audio\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\u003eContact Line, Nude, 0.10 mm Square\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td-left\"\u003eRadius of Curvature:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNude Contact Line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td-left\"\u003eCantilever:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTelescoping Aluminum Alloy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td-left\"\u003eRecommended Tracking Force:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.7 - 1.9 g\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\u003e10 µm\/mN\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 ± 1.0 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; 34 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; 25 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; 0.5 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; 0.40 mV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td-left\"\u003eDC Resistance (DCR):\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td-left\"\u003eCoil Inductance per channel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.75 mH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td-left\"\u003eSuggested Preamp Gain:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e58 - 64 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td-left\"\u003eCartridge Weight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.2 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≥ 470Ω\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":21124897439804,"sku":"SS PAUA MK II ES","price":3999.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1564\/1247\/products\/SoundSmith_PAUA_FINAL_E22.jpg?v=1741631924","url":"https:\/\/upscaleaudio.pro\/products\/soundsmith-paua-mk-ii-es-moving-iron-cartridge","provider":"Upscale Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}