 | |  Strain Gauge Cartridge preamplifier 
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IT'S OFFICIAL - WE WON ANALOG PRODUCT OF THE YEAR!! From the review by the director of the Italian Magazine Fedeltà del Suono ~ the most popular Italian magazine for hi-end 2 channel "Discover what may be the Phono Cartridge of the III Millennium.." "True technical innovation in a stagnant sector..." "The systems' linearity...may be considered virtually perfect....virtually free of distortion" "We can’t refrain from crying for joy, and shout for this miracle." ..Unconditional applause to the creator and designer of such a “good monster” click here to download PDF of article (Italian & English translation)
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| The Strain Gauge patents pending The Strain Gauge cartridge is not at all like any other cartridge. All other cartridges, whether moving magnet, moving coil, or moving iron, are "generators" - that is, you put motion in, and you get energy out... a tiny voltage that you amplify and send to your speakers. The key here in describing all other cartridges is in the word moving. All other cartridges need to move a mass around - a mass that is attached to the stylus and cantilever.....either a magnet, an iron core with wires (moving "coil") or a piece of iron. They are all magnetic generating systems, which require a mass to be constantly moved to generate a voltage. In the Strain Gauge, this mass has been all but elimianted, allowing the stylus to move much more quickly, therefore staying in intimate contact with the groove walls...... « click here for more » Specification: Frequency response, DC to 70 Khz (rumble filter at 12 Hz.)
No "RIAA" filter multi-stage preamp circuitry is required or used in our preamp - We have just one ULTRA clean gain stage between you and your music (RIAA compensation IS required for "velocity" sensitive magnetic cartridges - The Strain Gauge is a "displacement" device......which automatically compansates for the RIAA EQ, thus allowing for an elegant, ultra clean preamp design - the "Less is More" audio philosphy....)
Compatible with standard "4 wire" tone arm wiring - no special wiring required
User Replaceable stylus assembly - automatically aligns when insterted (varied styli types available) - a feature unheard of in high end cartridges
System Price includes Strain Gauge Cartridge and Soundsmith SG Preamp model of your choice
All models feature "Fixed" Line level outputs AND +10dB variable outputs (controlled by front panel volume control); all outputs are Balanced and Unbalanced via RCA jacks for maximum hookup options -
High Compliance design and freedom from low frequency saturation assures excellent tracking ability and compatability with any tone arm
All models feature touch-switch toggling between the Strain Gauge function and single or (multiple) line inputs for maximum hookup flexibility to your equipment
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| The Strain Gauge is available in: | | SG-810 | Our top model is a multi-function preamp and full function Strain Gauge Preamp; It features the SG function plus 4 line inputs & tape monitor, Front panel "touch" & Remote control input switching, volume, mute and power with full Strain Gauge performance displays and lighting intensity control | | SG-610 | Dedicated Preamp for Strain gauge - Front panel "touch" & Remote control for volume, mute and power; full Strain Gauge performance displays; lighting intensity control (auto room adjust or manual "linear control" from lights off to full bright) | | SG-600 | Dedicated Preamp for Strain Gauge - Same as 610, no remote control | | SG-510 | Dedicated Preamp for Strain Gauge and full function preamp - SG input plus 4 line inputs & tape monitor; Front panel "touch" & Remote control for input switching, volume, mute and power, no displays | | SG-500 | Dedicated Preamp for Strain Gauge and full function preamp - same as SG-510, but no remote control | | SG-410 | Dedicated SG Preamp - Remote & Manual control for Volume, mute & power | | SG-400 | Dedicated SG Preamp only - Manual Volume, mute & power | | Replacement Styli | | SGS-1 | Bonded Shibata/Aluminum Cantilever
| | SGS-2 | Nude Elliptical, Aluminum cantilever
| | SGS-3 | Special 1 mil radius conical (for vintage 48-49 records)
| | SGS-4 | 78 RPM stylus – special Soundsmith EQ in line circuit must be used
| | SGS-5 | Nude Contact Line/Ruby Cantilever (Our "standard" that is supplied with the cartridge)
| | SGS-6 | Nude “Optimized Contour” Contact Line/Ruby Cantilever |
| | More Information: | | Additional Options:
- Wood Front available in Walnut or Mahogany
- other woods can also be special ordered (Ebony, Rosewood, and others...)
- Available in 120 or 230/240 volt power (our external power supply is internaly switchable)
| The Strain Gauge :
- each preamplifier model is 16" x 16" x 3.5" high; external power supply is 8" deep x 3" tall x 6" wide.
| Prices-Systems: - SG-810 - $14,999.95
- SG-610 - $12,499.95
- SG-600 - $11,499.95
- SG-510 - $12.499.95
- SG-500 - $11,499.95
- SG-410 - $8,499.95
- SG-400 - $7,499.95
Prices-Styli: - SGS-1 $149.95
- SGS-2 $199.95
- SGS-3 $199.95
- SGS-4 $199.95
- SGS-5 $399.95
- SGS-6 $499.95
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