£1,999.95

Zephyr MIMC Star

Zephyr MIMC was our entry-level to the high-performance world of Soundsmith's MC-pre-compatible, low-output cartridges.

Zephyr MIMC was our entry-level to the high-performance world of Soundsmith's MC-pre-compatible, low-output cartridges. It brought a very nice portion of the performance available in our higher-end MC-compatible cartridges (Paua, Sussurro, Hyperion) to the more affordable sub-$2k category.

Recently, 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! The updated Zephyr MIMC ☆ smashes through sonic barriers with its new laser-drilled Sapphire cantilever and select nude Contact-Line diamond stylus! This 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, and it does it for just $1,999 retail (USD) !

We're so excited about this model that we've put together our best promotion ever for it - we call it the "Golden Ticket" program: We will be giving away Soundsmith products to customers who purchase the new Zephyr MIMC ☆ via a Golden Envelope inserted into each Zephyr MIMC ☆ cartridge box, ranging from EZ-Mount Screws to Strain Gauge 210 systems! We'll be spreading the news about this promotional program very soon on Social Media, with specifically-targeted focus to the countries where we are distributed. We want your customers to know all about this extraordinary product, and this outrageously cool promotion!

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Specifications

OutputLow
Output Voltage.4 mV
Type:• Fixed Coil / Moving Iron
Mount:• Standard ½”
Stylus:• Selected Contact Line low mass Nude Stylus
Radius of Curvature:• 6 x 17 µm
Cantilever:• Laser Drilled Sapphire
Recommended Tracking Force:• 1.8 - 2.2 g
Effective Tip Mass:• 0.32 mg
Compliance:• 10 µm/mN
Frequence Response:• 15 - 45,000 Hz ± 2.0 dB
Channel Separation @ 1000 Hz:• > 28 dB • N/A (Mono version)
Channel Separation @ 50 - 15,000 Hz:• > 25 dB • N/A (Mono version)
Channel Difference:• < 1.0 dB • < 0.5 dB (Dual Mono w/optimal VTF setting)
Output Voltage @ 5cm/sec:• > 0.40 mV (LOW)
DC Resistance (DCR):• 10Ω
Coil Inductance per channel:• 2.75 mH
Suggested Preamp Gain:• 58 - 64 dB
Cartridge Weight:• 12.2 g (ES series)
Recommended Load Resistance:• ≥ 470Ω
Recommended Load Capacitance:• n/a