Soundsmith
Soundsmith Zephyr MKIII Turntable Cartridge
ZEPHYR MKIII
The Zephyr MKIII has achieved what no other cartridge has done since its inception . . . rapid recognition as a leading force.
The Soundsmith Zephyr MKIII phono cartridge employs “Trickle Down“ Technology from a unique Energy Distribution System within the cartridge body as used in the Soundsmith’s well-received high-end Sussurro Cartridge. The Zephyr MKIII features a newly developed Aluminum cantilever with contact line diamond stylus — capable of truly remarkable separation, sound stage and imaging. The new ES DEMS body design unique energy distribution system contributes to the Zephyr MKIII‘sability to produce high-end performance from a moderately priced cartridge.
Stylus | Selected Contact Line low mass Nude Stylus |
Radius of curvature | 6 x 17 μm |
Cantilever | Aluminum Alloy |
Recommended Tracking force | 1.8 to 2.2 Grams |
Effective tip mass | 0.32 mg |
Compliance | 10μm/mN (low compliance) |
Frequency response | 15-45,000 Hz ± 2.0 dB |
Channel Separation (stereo only) | 1000 Hz >28 dB, 50-15,000 >25 dB |
Channel difference | <1.0 dB (Stereo), <0.5 dB (Dual Mono operation w/optimal VTF setting) |
Output voltage | 2.4 mV |
Cartridge weight | 12.2 Grams |
Loading | ≥ 47 kΩ |