{"product_id":"soundsmith-the-voice-es-moving-iron-cartridge","title":"Soundsmith The Voice ES Moving Iron Cartridge","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSoundsmith The Voice ES\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew ES Series DEMS Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach one hand crafted by Peter Ledermann - Made in  the USA.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRebuild Price? $450 -\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Less than 20% of MSRP ! ~ \u003c\/strong\u003e The Voice features a \u003cstrong\u003e2 year warranty to the original owner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoundsmith makes a clear statement amidst the other voices of high performance phono cartridges. \u003cstrong\u003eOur statement?? Ikebana. \u003cem\u003eLess is more. \u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt overturns the myth that moving coil cartridges are the only path towards perfection. After all, what is the “advantage” of the moving coil type of cartridge? Low \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eeffective\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e moving mass, right? We got less. Much less. And if you understand moving mass, Less IS more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 40 year evolution of “The Voice” cartridge affords lower \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eeffective\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e moving mass than any of them. Far lower. It even has 40% less than our other moving iron designs! Why is that good? Because when you lower the moving mass, it’s easier to control. If it’s easier to control, the stylus can stay in better contact with the groove walls. That’s good, because if you can’t stay in contact with the groove walls, you can’t hear what’s on the record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIs a moving coil preamp required? No. “The Voice” is designed to be used with a Moving Magnet preamp. No transformers. No finicky multi-stage ultra high gain preamp required. Less is more here, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce you’ve heard “The Voice”, you’ll never go back. The price?? Oh yes, “less is more” applies here too...\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\u003e1.3 - 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\u003e0.30 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 ± 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; 30 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; 30 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; 20 dB\u003cbr\u003e\u0026lt; 0.5 dB (Dual Mono w\/optimal VTF setting) \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\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Soundsmith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21124928864316,"sku":"SS THE VOICE ES","price":2999.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1564\/1247\/products\/SoundSmith_Voice_Final2.jpg?v=1741631922","url":"https:\/\/upscaleaudio.pro\/products\/soundsmith-the-voice-es-moving-iron-cartridge","provider":"Upscale Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}