The Soundsmith Zephyr MKIII phono cartridge employs a “Trickle Down“ Technology from a unique Energy Distribution System within the cartridge body as used in the Soundsmith’s well-received high-end Sussurro Cartridge.
The Zephyr MKIII features a newly developed Aluminum cantilever with contact line diamond stylus — capable of truly remarkable separation, sound stage and imaging. The new ES DEMS body design unique energy distribution system contributes to the Zephyr MKIII‘s ability to produce high-end performance from a moderately priced cartridge.
Technical Specifications:
Stylus: Selected Contact Line low mass Nude Stylus
Radius of curvature: 6 x 17 ?m Cantilever: Aluminum Alloy Recommended Tracking force: 1.8 to 2.2 Grams Effective tip mass: 0.32 mg Compliance: 10?m/mN (low compliance)
Frequency response: 15-45,000 Hz ± 2.0 dB Channel Separation (stereo only): 1000 Hz >28 dB 50-15,000 >25 dB Channel difference: <1.0 dB (Stereo) <0.5 dB (Dual Mono operation w/optimal VTF setting) Output voltage: 2.4 mV Cartridge weight: 12.2 Grams Loading: ? 47 k?
