Soundsmith Straingauge SG-400 Dedicated Preamp w/ manual volume Additional input, Automute
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Ships from | Monterey, CA, 93940-4303 |
Ships to | United States |
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Shipping cost | Free |
Original accessories | Box, Manual |
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$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.
Some website info:
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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....
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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
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)
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.
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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