The strain gage cartridge requires its own special phono stage, since "signal" is a varying resistance, not a voltage that is put out. Perhaps they build the RIAA into their pre-amp? Just a guess.
Strain Gauge Preamp/ Phono. A new standard?
This combo from Soundsmith seems to deserve a topic of its own.I have not heard it, but what I have read of comments so far is indeed interesting. Innovating technology,visually pleasing and and supposedly a superior sound. Could these products be considered as a serious alternatives to a traditional high- end analog combo? What will be the biggest trade off?