Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC Star Cartridge

The Zephyr MIMC Star is Soundsmith's entry-level high-performance low-output cartridge. It brings a significant portion of the performance from Soundsmith's higher-end MC-compatible cartridges to the sub-$2k category.

Key Features

• Laser-drilled Sapphire cantilever
• Selected nude Contact-Line diamond stylus
• Designed for Moving Coil preamps
• Made in the USA

The cartridge offers exceptional performance with wide soundstage, three-dimensional imaging, and smooth, artifact-free sound reproduction. It features incredibly stable channel separation and excellent tracking capabilities.

Technical Highlights

• Low output voltage of 0.4 mV
• Frequency response of 15 - 45,000 Hz
• Recommended tracking force: 1.8 - 2.2 g
• Cartridge weight: 12.2 g

Soundsmith offers a unique rebuild option, allowing customers to rebuild the cartridge for approximately $350, which is less than 20% of the original price.