Soundsmith Hyperion MKII-MR Moving Iron Cartridge
With a cactus spine cantilever and Micro-Ridge stylus. Handmade in the U.S.
Soundsmith is proud that the Hyperion is the cartridge of choice for the most esteemed audio equipment manufacturers, especially when they want their systems sounding their best at audio shows.
Peter Ledermann‘s radical design uses an actual cactus spine for the cantilever. The naturally tapered shape, stacked columnar fibers, and desiccated resin damping fit the exact parameters of the perfect cantilever: Low mass, extreme rigidity, internal damping, and tremendous strength.
The Hyperion is complemented by a select ultra-low-mass Micro-RIdge stylus, each one handcrafted by Peter Ledermann here in the USA. And like all Soundsmith cartridges, the Hyperion has a very affordable rebuild price every time you wear it out or accidentally break it.
The Designer Speaks
Here is Peter Ledermann’s description of the performance of the Hyperion.
“Among the Hyperion’s attributes and stand-out characteristics are its neutral and precise presentation. Neutral, but not in the sense of bland, emotionless, and uninvolving. Neutral, in the Hyperion’s case, is an instrument that does not accentuate any aspect of the frequency range or cause coloration. There is no loss of information, attack, or dynamics – it is all there.
“The music is lifted from the grooves in an effortless manner enveloping the listener in a massive three-dimensional soundstage. Precision. Following sufficient break-in (not long) it is apparent the Hyperion reproduces music as intended. There is a realism to the presentation that other cartridges cannot approach. When you listen via the Hyperion you are playing the music, not the cartridge – it is a perfect reflection of the musicians and their art.”
Specifications
Type: Fixed Coil / Moving Iron
Mount: Standard ½”
Stylus: Micro-Ridge, 0.08 mm square, selected optimized contour contact line
Cantilever: Hand-formed/treated selected cactus spine
Recommended Tracking Force: 1.8 – 2.2 g
Effective Tip Mass: 0.30 mg
Compliance: 10 μm/mN
Frequency Response: 20 – 20,000 Hz ± 1.0 dB
Channel Separation (1,000 Hz, 50 Hz): > 36 dB, > 25 dB
Channel Difference: < 0.5 dB
Output Voltage (5 cm/sec): > 0.40 mV
DC Resistance: 10 Ω
Coil Inductance per channel: 2.75 mH
Suggested Preamp Gain: 58 – 64 dB
Recommended Load Resistance: ≥ 470 Ω
Cartridge Weight: 12.2 g
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Note: Orders with more than one item will be assigned a processing date depending on the item.
Before shipment, all ordered items will be thoroughly inspected. The majority of orders today are shipped in 48 hours. The delivery time varies between 3-7 days.
Returns
Due to the multiple parties involved such as the factory and the warehouse, we're unable to effectively manage inventory. The actual stock levels can fluctuate at any time. It is possible that the stocks could be depleted after your order has been placed.
The period of time is 30 days. We are unable to replace or refund your purchase when it's been 30 days since the purchase.
To be eligible for return, it must be unopened and in the condition you received it in. The item must be returned in its original packaging.
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