SoundSmith cartridges how good?

And how do they compare to others. Forget about cost just thoughts on sonics? Obviously if matched with correct tonearm.

rsf50703-12-2021 3:56pm

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rsf507 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,222 posts 04-18-2021 at 07:05pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Sorry should have been SS = SoundSmith
rsf507 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,222 posts 04-03-2021 at 04:40am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete We ALL are praying for you Peter
rsf507 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,222 posts 03-12-2021 at 09:41pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete And there's the problem. Very difficult these days to hear many different cartridges let alone on same arm into same phono stage. Appreciate the above responses so far.
rsf507 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,222 posts 03-13-2021 at 06:45pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @slaw I was thinking of the Sussurro but from some other posters do you think jumping all in for a SG cartridge would be wiser? Never listened to a SG before.
rsf507 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,222 posts 03-14-2021 at 06:30am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @audioquest4life thanks for your detailed review of the SoundSmith cartridges much appreciated. Question have you heard SM strain gauge vs your Hyperion cartridge? Given the small difference in price and then taking into account of not requiring a dedicated phono unit for the SG would you think the SG is the way to go. Tough choice for me without being able to audition either.
rsf507 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,222 posts 03-15-2021 at 04:53pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @audioquest4life regarding the Hyperion MKII ESS what does the ESS stand for? Don't see that on SoundSmith website.
rsf507 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,222 posts 04-18-2021 at 05:15pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Based on all the replies I'd go with the SM. At least that's what I'm doing.

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