{"product_id":"soundsmith-sussurro-mk-ii-es-moving-iron-cartridge","title":"Soundsmith Sussurro Mk II ES Moving Iron Cartridge","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSoundsmith Sussurro Mk II ES\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cfigure 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;\"\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\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew ES Series DEMS Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in  the USA.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRebuild Price? ~  $650\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\u003eThe Sussurro ~ critical design decisions, realized. Lowest internal mass. Best damping. Esoteric stylus and cantilever. If you need to stay in constant contact, your cartridge has arrived.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by Frank Schröder, designed and individually hand made by Peter Ledermann, Soundsmith's Sussurro is a cartridge designed to specifically address the most intricate and critical issues of cartridge design. The new MKII Sussurro 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. So what does all this mean??\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow jitter. Jitter? You probably thought that was a term reserved for digital systems. Not so. Stylus jitter is responsible for loss of detail, and making a cartridge sound, well, like a cartridge. The Sussurro stays in constant contact with the record groove. If you are not in constant contact, you can’t hear what has truly been recorded.\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\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\u003eContact Line, Nude, 0.10 mm square Selected\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd class=\"td-left\"\u003eRadius of Curvature:\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOptimized Contour Contact Line\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd class=\"td-left\"\u003eCantilever:\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eRuby\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd class=\"td-left\"\u003eRecommended Tracking Force:\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1.8 - 2.2 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; 01.0 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 (HIGH)\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\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Soundsmith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21124922769468,"sku":"SS SUSSURRO MK II ES","price":4999.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1564\/1247\/products\/SoundSmith_Sussurro_Final2.jpg?v=1741631923","url":"https:\/\/upscaleaudio.pro\/products\/soundsmith-sussurro-mk-ii-es-moving-iron-cartridge","provider":"Upscale Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}