{"product_id":"soundsmith-sussurro-gold-mk-ii-es-limited-edition-moving-iron-cartridge","title":"Soundsmith Sussurro Gold Mk II ES Limited Edition Moving Iron Cartridge","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSoundsmith Sussurro Gold Mk II ES Limited Edition Moving Iron Cartridge\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003eMCs were my reference for highest-quality LP playback- until I heard records played with a Soundsmith Sussurro MI, which (inspired by tonearm designer Frank Schroder) features ultralow effective moving mass, low voltage output, and a ruby-crystal cantilever with a nude line-contact diamond stylus. I heard the Sussurro only briefly, but I remember thinking, This could be the best cartridge that ever was!\u003cspan\u003e”\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"source\"\u003e— HERB REICHERT, STEREOPHILE, 2015\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003eThe Sussurro is a unique cartridge... It traced the grooves quietly and tracked them very well. It wasn't the last word in resolution of detail, but it came very close. Most important, its tonal balance was pleasingly neutral, slightly accenting midrange lushness. If you listen to mostly acoustic music and your tastes run toward warmth and lushness, but with plenty of detail and robust top end, you can't go wrong with the Soundsmith Sussurro.\u003cspan\u003e”\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"source\"\u003e— MICHAEL FREMER, STEREOPHILE, 2012\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in the USA.\u003cstrong\u003e Rebuild Price? $750 -\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Less than 20% of MSRP!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sussurro Gold embodies critical design decisions, realized. It features a very low internal mass, excellent damping, and an esoteric stylus and cantilever designed to stay in constant contact with the record.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe cartridge was inspired by Frank Schröder, and designed and individually handmade by Peter Ledermann. The Soundsmith Sussurro Gold is a cartridge designed to specifically address the most intricate and critical issues of cartridge design. The new MKII Gold has a newly designed moving iron element to reduce moving mass by 70%; extremely low stored energy, the new MKII damping system, and an innovative energy distribution path to effectively transfer mechanical energy away from the cantilever through the cartridge body into the tone arm. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll this means a cartridge that stays in constant contact with the record groove allowing you to hear what has truly been recorded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"specifications_table\"\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStylus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contact Line, Nude, 0.10 mm SQ\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRadius of Curvature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Microridge Selected\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCantilever:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boron\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 0.3 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\u003eOutput Voltage (5cm\/sec):\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt; 0.40 mV (LOW)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDC Resistance (DCR):\u003c\/strong\u003e 10Ω\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Load Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e ≥ 470Ω\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCartridge Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.2 g (ES series)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Soundsmith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42407220871352,"sku":"SS SUSSURRO-GOLD","price":6499.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1564\/1247\/files\/SussurroGoldRev4-2.jpg?v=1741630200","url":"https:\/\/upscaleaudio.pro\/products\/soundsmith-sussurro-gold-mk-ii-es-limited-edition-moving-iron-cartridge","provider":"Upscale Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}