{"product_id":"soundsmith-zephyr-mimc-star-low-output-cartridge","title":"Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC Star Low Output Cartridge","description":"\n\u003cp\u003eRecently, Peter Ledermann decided to see if he could stretch the limits of the MIMC's performance even higher without stretching past the £2k price point ... little did any of us know how far he would be able to take it!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is just one of those outstanding models that punches so far above its weight that it is scary, and as customers receive and install their cartridges they are discovering just how outrageously good this cartridge is. Were getting some truly amazing feedback from customers re-discovering their vinyl collection, hearing far deeper into the groove than they have before! Even in Peter Ledermann's own system he achieved better than 43dB channel separation with this Giant Slayer! Try THAT with your exotic MC might be difficult.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe updated Zephyr MIMC smashes through sonic barriers with its new laser-drilled Sapphire cantilever and select nude Contact-Line diamond stylus!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is probably the most important Soundsmith model to have in your arsenal. It brings an astounding portion of the performance available only in our top-level low output cartridges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCartridge Type: Fixed Coil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput: High\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable As Dual Coil Mono: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus: Selected Contact Line low mass Nude Stylus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRadius of curvature: 6 x 17 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCantilever:Laser Drilled Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended tracking force: 1.8 to 2.2 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffective tip mass: 0.32 mg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompliance: 10 m\/mN (low compliance)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 15-45,000 Hz ± 2.0 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChannel separation (stereo only): 1000 Hz \u0026gt;28 dB, 50-15,000 \u0026gt;25 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChannel difference: \u0026lt;1.0 dB (Stereo), \u0026lt;0.5 dB (Dual Mono operation- w\/optimal VTF setting)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput Voltage: 0.4 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDC Resistance (DCR): 10-11 each channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoil: 2.75 mH each channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuggested Preamp Gain: 58-64 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoundsmith Recommends: MCP2 Variable Loading Preamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCartridge weight: 10.25 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoading: 470\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eFull Review : \u003ca\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\n","brand":"Soundsmith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51938201796874,"sku":"SOUNDSMITH-3672","price":1999.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0917\/3283\/6618\/files\/MIMICZephyr.webp?v=1789833297","url":"https:\/\/audioemotion.co.uk\/products\/soundsmith-zephyr-mimc-star-low-output-cartridge","provider":"Audio Emotion Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}