Cartridges | Special Order

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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Medium Output

Helios

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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Mezzo

"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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Nautilus

"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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Sotto Voce

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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Norma

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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Boheme

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

They Said What?

"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