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Zephyr MkIII

Zephyr MkIII

Regular price $2,750.00 AUD
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Zephyr MkIII

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 Specifications

  • Stylus Type: Selected Contact Line, Low Mass Nude Stylus
  • Stylus Radius of Curvature: 6 x 17 μm

Cantilever

  • Material: Aluminum Alloy

Recommended Tracking Force

  • Range: 1.8 to 2.2 grams

Performance Characteristics

  • Effective Tip Mass: 0.32 mg
  • Compliance: 10 μm/mN (Low Compliance)
  • Frequency Response: 15 - 45,000 Hz ± 2.0 dB
  • Channel Separation (Stereo Only):
    • 1000 Hz: >28 dB
    • 50-15,000 Hz: >25 dB
  • Channel Difference:
    • Stereo: <1.0 dB
    • Dual Mono Operation (with Optimal VTF Setting): <0.5 dB

Output Voltage

  • Level: 2.4 mV

Cartridge Details

  • Weight: 12.2 grams
  • Loading Impedance: ~47 kΩ
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