Soundsmith Carmen MKII High Output Fixed Coil Cartridge

SKU: 49428 Categories: ,

£999.00 including VAT

The Soundsmith Carmen MKII High Output Fixed Coil Cartridge masterfully blends advanced design, craftsmanship, innovative cantilever, and uncompromising sound quality. It transforms each vinyl play into a magical experience, making the Carmen MKII a musical companion for true vinyl enthusiasts.

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Description

Created out of the desire to make a very high performance design at an affordable price, the Soundsmith Carmen MKII High Output Fixed Coil Cartridge was crafted to have unparalleled purity of tone and ultra-smooth presentation. Just slightly lush with a well-developed midrange, the Carmen is surprisingly pleasing and will seduce you into long, late listening sessions.

The stylus used is a large part of what makes it special; an ultra-low mass occlusion free nude diamond cut and polished into a true hyper-elliptical shape. The combination of low tip mass and the Fixed Coil design gives the Carmen MKII a tremendous resolution advantage over MC designs selling for more than twice the price. Housed in a handmade solid Ebony case, the Carmen delivers.

Technical Specifications

  • Type: MKII High Output Fixed Coil / Moving Iron
  • Mount: Standard ½”
  • Stylus: Elliptical Nude, 0.12 mm square
  • Radius of Curvature: 6 x 17 µm
  • Cantilever: Aluminium Alloy
  • Recommended Tracking Force: 1.3 – 1.6 g Standard
  • Effective Tip Mass: 0.35 mg
  • Frequence Response: 15 – 45,000 Hz ± 2.5 dB
  • Channel Separation @ 50 – 15,000 Hz: > 26 dB
  • Channel Difference: < 1.6 dB
  • Output Voltage @ 5cm/sec: > 2.12 mV (HIGH)
  • Cartridge Weight: 9.20 g
  • Recommended Load Resistance: ≥ 47kΩ
Additional Information

Cartridge Type

Fixed Coil

Stylus Type

Elliptical

Output

High

Output Voltage

2.12mV

Cantilever

Aluminium Alloy

Recommended Tracking Force

1.3 - 1.6 g

Suggested Preamp Gain

38 - 44 dB

Recommended Load Resistance

47k Ohms

Cartridge Weight

9.2g

Shipping and Returns
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30-Day Returns Policy

HiFix is committed to selling quality products, which we hope you will love; we do understand, however, that there may be a time when you need to exchange or return something you have bought. We really do hope you are pleased with your purchase, but should you wish to return anything you have bought from us, we will be happy to refund or exchange a product within 30 days.

Manufacturer Warranty Information

Soundsmith products are designed and manufactured to the highest quality standards. However, if something does go wrong with the product we are here to help. From your date of purchase your product is warranted against faulty materials or workmanship for a period of 24 months.

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