SoundSmith Hyperion MKII-MR

MSRP (USA)

9,999.95

The HYPERION (patent applied for) is the cartridge of choice for the most esteemed audio equipment manufacturers. Why? Because when they exhibit their gear at Hi-Fi shows, they want their turntable, amplifier or speaker systems to sound the very best that they can! Peter Ledermann‘s radical design utilizes 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 ES-MR is complimented with our select ultra low mass Micro Ridge stylus; a stylus design that maintains constant performance throughout its full lifetime, unlike all other stylus designs made. Each one hand crafted by Peter Ledermann - Made in  the USA. Rebuild Price? $950  ~ less than 10% of MSRP  !! - Imagine getting a NEW Hyperion ES-MR for $950 each time you wear it out, or break it by accident......certainly one of the fears of owning a high end cartridge. Not anymore! You will NOT lose your investment with a Soundsmith Hyperion as you do with all other brands.....


New ES Series DEMS design : Click to learn more about these cartridges!!!


Peter:

I wanted to provide our thoughts on the performance of the Hyperion ES MK II. The overriding comment is that the Hyperion is the finest cartridge we have ever used. Comparative cartridges have included a broad range of top Japanese and German manufactured units. 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 accentuated 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.

Thank you for such a fine musical instrument. All made in the U.S.A.!

Dale Humphrey
Star Sound Technologies, LLC
www.starsoundtechnologies.com
dalehumphrey@starsoundaudio.com
608.345.3253


▶ User Manual(s) and alignment information:

Hyperion_MKII_ES.zip<-(click link)

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Hyperion II ES-MR
Hyperion II ES-MR

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Hyperion II ES-MR True Dual Mono Mono
Hyperion LT True Dual Mono Mono

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Location/Shipping Method
USA (Lower 48 states) +$16 USPS
USA (Lower 48 states) +$24.12 UPS
USA (Hawaii/Alaska) +$25 USPS
USA (Hawaii/Alaska) +$45 UPS
Canada +$28 USPS
Outside US POSTAL SERVICE NO tracking +$52.10
Mexico +$45 UPS
Latin/South America/Caribbean +$85 UPS
Europe/UK +$85 UPS
Africa/Middle East +$85 UPS
Australia/Oceania +$85 UPS
Australia remote**** +$85 UPS
China/Japan/Asia +$85 UPS
Additional Item: No additional postage +$0


The truest testament to the quality and performance of any audio component is what others in that industry have to say about it. (see reviews links below!)

“In my opinion, the new Hyperion is without question the finest magnetic cartridge made today. Looking forward to the next few weeks of final break in.” https://www.sound-smith.com/testimonials/hyperion

A new review of the Hyperion (Norway): http://www.audiophile.no/nb-no/item/2139-soundsmith-hyperion

A new review of the Hyperion **via Google translate: http://www.audiophile.no/nb-no/item/2139-soundsmith-hyperion

Analogplanet.com: Sound-Smith Hyperion Cartridge Produced Love At First Listen click for review

Also available in dual-coil mono ($300 additional).

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9,999.95

Warranty

2 Years Parts and Labor

Specifications

Output

Low

Output Voltage

0.4 mV

Available As Dual Coil Mono

Yes ($300 additional)

Additional Specifications



Type:

 Fixed Coil / Moving Iron
Mount:

 Standard ¾”
Stylus:

 Micro-Ridge, 0.08 mm square
Radius of Curvature:

 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
Frequence Response:

 20 - 20,000 Hz ± 1.0 dB
Channel Separation @ 1000 Hz:

 > 36 dB


 N/A (Mono version)
Channel Separation @ 50 - 15,000 Hz:

 > 25 dB


 N/A (Mono version)
Channel Difference:

 < 0.5 dB


 < 1.0 dB (Mono version)
Output Voltage @ 5cm/sec:

 > 0.40 mV
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

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