{"product_id":"soundsmith-mimc-zephyr-star-cartridge","title":"Soundsmith MIMC Zephyr Star Cartridge","description":"\u003ch3\u003eSoundsmith MIMC Zephyr Star Phono Cartridge\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperience the ES Series High and Low Output Fixed Coil cartridges in store at Yorkshire AV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"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\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\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!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe updated Zephyr MIMC ☆ DEMS smashes through sonic barriers with its new laser-drilled Sapphire cantilever and select nude Contact-Line diamond stylus!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCartridge Type: Fixed Coil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutput: High\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable As Dual Coil Mono: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStylus: Selected Contact Line low mass Nude Stylus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRadius of curvature: 6 x 17 μm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCantilever:Laser Drilled Sapphire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended tracking force: 1.8 to 2.2 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEffective tip mass: 0.32 mg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompliance: 10 μm\/mN (low compliance)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequency response: 15-45,000 Hz ± 2.0 dB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChannel separation (stereo only): 1000 Hz \u0026gt;28 dB, 50-15,000 \u0026gt;25 dB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChannel difference: \u0026lt;1.0 dB (Stereo), \u0026lt;0.5 dB (Dual Mono operation- w\/optimal VTF setting)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutput Voltage: ≥0.4 mV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDC Resistance (DCR): 10-11 Ω each channel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoil: 2.75 mH each channel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested Preamp Gain: 58-64 dB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoundsmith Recommends: MCP2 Variable Loading Preamp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCartridge weight: 10.25 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLoading: ≥ 470 Ω\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Soundsmith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56215613833602,"sku":null,"price":1999.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/6652\/0962\/files\/MIMICZephyr.webp?v=1768427845","url":"https:\/\/premiumhomeaudio.co.uk\/products\/soundsmith-mimc-zephyr-star-cartridge","provider":"Premium Home Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}