Unbreakable. Really. We wouldn't say it if it weren't true. The industry has long waited for an unbreakable cartridge solution that plays with outstanding authority. Wait no more. Made in the USA. The Irox Blue features a 2 year warranty to the original owner.
Soundsmith introduces two levels of performance in “unbreakable” designs. A perfect solution for heavy duty use, parties, institutions, and anywhere there is a potential handling issue or danger of misuse.
Enter the IROX series. High and Ultra-high performance from a low mass moving iron design that will make you a believer.
Specifications
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Type:• Fixed Coil / Moving Iron
Mount:• Standard ½”
Stylus:• Elliptical Titanium Bonded, 0.20 mm round
Radius of Curvature:• 6 x 17 µm
Cantilever:• Aluminum Alloy
Recommended Tracking Force:• 2.0 - 2.5 g
Effective Tip Mass:• 0.55 mg
Compliance:• 10 µm/mN
Frequence Response:• 20 - 20,000 Hz ± 2.5 dB
Channel Separation @ 1000 Hz:• > 26 dB
Channel Separation @ 50 - 15,000 Hz:• > 20 dB
Channel Difference:• < 1.6 dB
Output Voltage @ 5cm/sec:• > 2.12 mV (HIGH)
DC Resistance (DCR):• 680Ω
Coil Inductance per channel:• 190 mH
Suggested Preamp Gain:• 38 - 44 dB
Cartridge Weight:• 10.25 g
Recommended Load Resistance:• ≥ 47kΩ
Recommended Load Capacitance:• n/a