Cartridges
If you want the best from your vinyl... nothing matters more.
Highly respected and hand made in the USA, Soundsmith phono cartridges adorn some of the worlds best turntables. Why not add one to yours? We make it easy to find just the right models from out of the 4 low output and 5 high output models we make, as well as special models for unique applications. Use the links below to learn more, or use the filter bar to select one that fits your setup, taste, and budget. Click this to locate Soundsmith dealers
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New ES Series DEMS design!
"In my opinion, the new Hyperion is without question the finest magnetic cartridge made today. Looking forward to the next few weeks of final break in." https://www.sound-smith.com/testimonials/hyperion
A new review of the Hyperion (Norway): http://www.audiophile.no/nb-no/item/2139-soundsmith-hyperion **via Google translate: http://www.audiophile.no/nb-no/item/2139-soundsmith-hyperion
Find out why the Soundsmith Hyperion (patent applied for) is the go-to cartridge for many of the world's most highly esteemed equipment manufacturers. Each one hand crafted by Peter Ledermann - Made in the USA. Have a bad accident? Wear it out due to love for its sonic ability? You won't EVER lose your investment with a Soundsmith design as you do with other brands.....Our Rebuild Price? $950 ~ less than 10% of MSRP - and we will rebuild it again and again as needed. Imagine, once you own it, you can get a new Hyperion -MR for $950 - each and every time we rebuilt it for you. Our warrarny? TWO YEARS to the original owner for any manufacturing defect.
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New ES Series DEMS design!
"In my opinion, the new Hyperion is without question the finest magnetic cartridge made today. Looking forward to the next few weeks of final break in." https://www.sound-smith.com/testimonials/hyperion
A new review of the Hyperion (Norway): http://www.audiophile.no/nb-no/item/2139-soundsmith-hyperion **via Google translate: http://www.audiophile.no/nb-no/item/2139-soundsmith-hyperion
Find out why the Soundsmith Hyperion (patent applied for) is the go-to cartridge for many of the world's most highly esteemed equipment manufacturers. Each one hand crafted by Peter Ledermann - Made in the USA. Have a bad accident? Wear it out due to love for its sonic ability? You won't EVER lose your investment with a Soundsmith design as you do with other brands.....Our Rebuild Price? $850 ~ only 11% of MSRP - and we will rebuild it again and again as needed. Imagine, once you own it, you can get a new Hyperion for $850 - each and every time we rebuilt it for you. Our warrarny? TWO YEARS to the original owner for any manufacturing defect.
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New ES Series DEMS design!
Limited Edition!
The Sussurro Gold ~ critical design decisions, realized. Lowest internal mass. Fast rise time, critically damped, esoteric stylus and cantilever. If you need to stay in constant contact, your cartridge has arrived. Each one hand crafted by Peter Ledermann - Made in the USA. Rebuild Price? $750 - Less than 12% of the sale price, every rebuild.... ! ~ The Sussurro Gold features a 2 year warranty to the original owner.
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New ES Series DEMS design!
This cartridge is the real deal, and is very enth►Video from Dukkan HiFi
The Sussurro mk II ~ 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. Each one hand crafted by Peter Ledermann - Made in the USA. Rebuild Price? $650 - Less than 20% of MSRP ! ~ The Sussurro features a 2 year warranty to the original owner.
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New ES Series DEMS design!
As it stands, the cartridge will be happily employed spinning records in the future, as we have added it to our reference fleet."
- Jeff Dorgay, TONE
The Paua MKII: adorned with sea shell to remind us of the beauty of the sounds of the world all around us. Nature healing nature.
Each one hand crafted by Peter Ledermann - Made in the USA. Rebuild Price? $550 - Less than 14% of MSRP ! ~ The Paua features a 2 year warranty to the original owner.
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New ES Series DEMS design!
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Luxury You Can Afford (review: click here)
"At the under $2000 price point, the new low output Soundsmith Zephyr MIMIC Star is an overachiever that gives you a glimpse of the best in terms of non-mechanical, artifact-free performance..." - Michael Fremer / analogplanet.com - Click Here for Full Review
Made in the USA. Rebuild Price? $350 - Less Than 20% of MSRP, as always ! ~ The Zephyr MIMC Star features a 2 year warranty to the original owner.
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Our new medium output design, the Helios is otherwise technically identical to the Hyperion. The Hyperion is the cartridge of choice for the most esteemed audio equipment manufacturers. Why? Each one hand crafted by Peter Ledermann - Made in the USA. Rebuild Price? $850 ~ Less than 20% of MSRP - The Helios features an industry first: A 10 year free retipping service for stylus wear to the original owner.
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"The Mezzo and the Nautilus can perform this sonic magic of sounding lifelike and with the exact intentions of the musician, whether it’s played in the concert hall, in the studio, or on electronic hardware and software. Both these cartridges made each record sound like the best sounding record I've ever heard. That is, until I played the next record.” - Tom Lyle, Enjoy The Music
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Our new medium output design; all other technical specifications are identical to the Sussurro. Lowest internal mass. Best damping. Esoteric stylus and cantilever. If you need to stay in constant contact, your cartridge has arrived. Each one hand crafted by Peter Ledermann - Made in the USA. Rebuild Price? $650 - Less than 20% of MSRP ! ~ The Mezzo features a 2 year warranty to the original owner.
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"The Mezzo and the Nautilus can perform this sonic magic of sounding lifelike and with the exact intentions of the musician, whether it’s played in the concert hall, in the studio, or on electronic hardware and software. Both these cartridges made each record sound like the best sounding record I've ever heard. That is, until I played the next record.” - Tom Lyle, Enjoy The Music
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The Nautilus (Paua w/Medium Output) is one of Soundsmith's most highly regarded top of the line low output cartridges. It has won numerous accolades and praise from users and reviewers around the word, including an “Editor’s Choice Award” in 2015 from TAS. Each one hand crafted by Peter Ledermann - Made in the USA. Rebuild Price? $550 - Less than 20% of MSRP ! ~ The Nautilus features a 2 year warranty to the original owner.
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Medium output, otherwise identical to The Voice. Kudos, accolades and many “Product of the Year” awards. The pinnacle of High Output designs – from Soundsmith – of course. Sotto Voce is our special medium output version. Each one hand crafted by Peter Ledermann - Made in the USA. Rebuild Price? $450 - Less than 20% of MSRP ! ~ The Sotto Voce features a 2 year warranty to the original owner
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Medium output, otherwise identical to Aida; itself a triumph of Soundsmith Engineering, Stereophile Class “A” rated, a rarity at its price point – and for good reasons.Made in the USA. Rebuild Price? $350 - Less Than 20% of MSRP ! ~ The Norma features a 2 year warranty to the original owner.
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New ES Series DEMS design!
"The Voice will wring every last drop of performance from it at a price that, in a world where most competitors go for two, three and four grand (up to ten large), is extremely reasonable and probably a great bargain. It is easily a reference quality cartridge with the added edge of being supremely musical, which is why Peter is going to have to pry this thing from my cold, bloody hand to get it back!"- James Darby, StereoMojo -- click here to read the complete original review --
Kudos, accolades and many “Product of the Year” awards. The pinnacle of High Output designs – from Soundsmith – of course. Since its introduction in 2009, The Voice has won numerous "product-of-the-year" awards... Each one hand crafted in the best tradition of Peter Ledermann's critical directives - All Made in the USA. Rebuild Price? $450 - Less than 20% of MSRP ! ~ The Voice features a 2 year warranty to the original owner.
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New ES Series DEMS design!
A triumph of Soundsmith Engineering, Stereophile Class “A” rated, a rarity at its price point – and for good reasons.
[an Aida review here http://forums.stevehoffman.tv/threads/rega-rp6-cartridge-upgrade-soundsmith-aida.567909/ ]
The Aida employs a Laser drilled Sapphire Cantilever and an ultra-low mass Line Contact Stylus - Made in the USA. Rebuild Price? ~ $350 ~ Less Than 20% of MSRP, as always ! - The Aida features a 2 year warranty to the original owner.
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The Boheme is no longer in production - however - we always have offered the most unique service policy in the cartridge industry - even for models we no longer produce. Soundsmith normally rebuilds all our cartridges for 20% (or less) of the MSR Price, but parts for this model have increased dramatically. Still VERY much worth it! Rebuild Price is ~ $399 ~ For specifications, Click the READ MORE link below for further information
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New ES Series DEMS design!
The Zephyr MK III [Zephyr Mark Three] formerly Zephyr MK II has achieved what no other cartridge has done since its inception; rapid recognition as a leading force in phono cartridge design and performance.Made in the USA. Rebuild Price? ~ $299 ~ Only 20% of MSRP, as always ! - The Zephyr MK III features a 2 year warranty to the original owner.
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New ES Series DEMS design!
Stereophile review for The Carmen: click here
Our Carmen design resolves high performance at an affordable price. A dramatic deep and wide soundstage, and ultra trackability.Made in the USA. Rebuild Price? ~ $199 ~ 20% of MSRP, as always ! - The Carmen mk II features a 2 year warranty to the original owner.Made in the USA.
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New ES Series DEMS design!
A "Gruvy Award" recommendation at Analog Planet click for more
Our entry level design captures more than its share of recorded beauty — by design. Big soundstage, detail and resolution at an affordable price. Made in the USA. Rebuild Price? ~ $140 ~ Only 20% of MSRP, as always ! - The Otello features a 2 year warranty to the original owner.
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Our ultra-high performance "Unbreakable" cartridge - for those who demand excellent analog reproduction but desire a cartridge that will withstand rough handling without failure. Made in the USA. Rebuild Price? ~ $360 ~ Less Than 20% of MSRP, as always ! - The Irox Ultimate features a 2 year warranty to the original owner.
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Made in the USA. Rebuild Price? ~ $180 ~ Less Than 20% of MSRP, as always ! - The Irox Blue features a 2 year warranty to the original owner.
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