Soundsmith StraingaugeSG-400 Dedicated Preamp w/ manual volumeusedSoundsmith Straingauge SG-400 Dedicated Preamp w/ manual volume Additional input, AutomuteREDUCED MAKE OFFER$18k current list includes top two model SG-5 AND SG-6 Stylus assemblies both of which this unit includes (NEW replacement cost of top of the line SG-6 which is still in excellent...7250.00

Soundsmith Straingauge SG-400 Dedicated Preamp w/ manual volume Additional input, Automute

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Ships fromMonterey, CA, 93940-4303
Ships toUnited States
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REDUCED MAKE OFFER
$18k current list includes top two model SG-5 AND SG-6 Stylus assemblies both of which this unit includes (NEW replacement cost of top of the line SG-6 which is still in excellent working and sounding order $950 and the SG-5 is virtually unplayed). Can be used as a stand alone preamp or a first rate phono section into yours. This SG-400 had an additional line input added. Parts upgrades added include (8)WBT-0210-AG Nextgen Silver Signature RCA Sockets, In the power supply unit I added a Furutech FI-09 Gold IEC and Silverplated fuse holder both wired in with mil spec spec Teflon. insulated 12AGW silver plated copper. Also installed an IXYS FBE 22-06-N1 Hexfred bridge. Mods add a purity and sense of flow to the already excellent resolution.

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By the way....All Soundsmith SG systems have user replaceable styli - VIDEO is HERE !

The Strain Gauge cartridge is not at all like any other cartridge....



  •  All other cartridges, whether moving magnet, moving coil, or moving
    iron, are "generators" - that is, you put motion in, and you get energy
    out... they generate a tiny voltage that you amplify and send to your
    speakers.




  •  The key here in describing all other cartridges is in the word
    moving......because all other cartridges MUST move a mass around - a
    magnet, and iron core with wires (moving "coil") or iron.




  •  All other cartridges are all magnetic generating systems, which
    require a mass to be constantly moved to generate a voltage. The Strain
    Gauge does not; the effective moving mass has been reduced by over
    80%....allowing the stylus to stay in intimate contact with the groove
    walls.....and allowing the stylus to stop jittering - or "bouncing" in
    the groove as it now is not trying to move a "large" mass back and
    forth....



 Features:



  • Frequency response, DC to 70 kHz


  • No "RIAA" filter circuitry is required or used in our preamp - just
    one ULTRA clean gain stage (this is because the Strain Gauge is a
    "displacement" device, not a "velocity" sensitive device like magnetic
    cartridges - see below).


  • Compatible with standard "4 wire" tone arm wiring


  • User Replaceable Nude "Contact-Line" stylus w/Ruby Cantilever (varied stylus types available)


  • System Price includes Strain Gauge Cartridge and Soundsmith SG Preamp of your choice


  • "Fixed" Line level & +10 dB variable outputs, both Balanced and Unbalanced (via RCA jacks)


  • High Compliance design and freedom from low frequency saturation
    assures excellent tracking ability and performance with any tone arm


  • All preamp models now feature toggling between the Strain Gauge
    function and single or (multiple) line inputs for maximum hookup
    flexibility to your equipment


  • Low tracking forces with extreme precision


  • Compatible with any ½" mount headshell - uses STANDARD 4 wire tone arm wiring


  • Frequency response DC - 70 kHz with only 10° of phase shift in the
    audio band (rumble filter built in @ 12 Hz - passive type before single
    flat gain stage

  • Fixed and variable, balanced and unbalanced outputs via RCA jacks.
    Our variable output will provide up to +10dB level, and may be used
    DIRECTLY into any amplifier with balanced or unbalanced inputs.


  • Advanced muting features: Automatic Cue-Up muting (works with any
    turntable, and is user defeatable), manual muting control, and
    fault-sensing auto-mute to allow "hot plugging" of the tone arm or
    cartridge with the volume up, thus eliminating buzz or transients
    (allows stylus cleaning, adjustments, etc....)


  • User replaceable styli available in varied compliance and
    configurations (Ruby & Aluminum cantilever, Nude Contact Line &,
    Elliptical Styli,78 Styli) Styli replacement costs from $350 - $950

  • All models feature front panel finger "light-touch" control
    switches for power and manual muting. Our lucite volume knob changes color to indicate the state of
    operation:  RED (standby); Yellow (auto-mute); flashing yellow (manual
    mute); Blue (unmuted - playing)

  • Our Strain Gauge cartridge requires specialized preamp circuitry,
    and is sold with any of seven models of Soundsmith's preamplifiers - All
    models have both fixed and +10 dB variable outputs - and can be used
    directly into an "aux" input on your preamp, or used DIRECTLY into any
    power amplifier.

     
  • All models have identical sonic characteristics and vary only in features:"

    Definitely a contender for best vinyl replay. Thanks for looking. Will included insured ground shipping at asking price.  I'd prefer a bank check or Postal money orders to avoid additional Paypal fees. Even a personal check would suffice once funds clear to my bank. (831)375-7061-leave a message. [email protected]



     


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