Soundsmith Paua ES MKII Phono Cartridge

Soundsmith Paua MKII ES Series Low Output Fixed Coil Cartridge

The NEW Paua MKII: adorned with sea shell to remind us of the beauty of the sounds of the world all around us. Nature healing nature.  

The Paua is one of Soundsmith's most highly regarded top of the line low output cartridges. It has won numerous accolades and praise from users and reviewers around the word, including an “Editor’s Choice Award” in 2015 from TAS. Now we introduce the new Paua MKII, employing a newly developed Aluminum alloy used to fashion the MKII's cantilever into a precision acoustic and mechanical lever. It features stiffness in the ranges required, while providing critical damping in other sections of the acoustic spectrum. The reult is an even better Paua, a cartridge that gets raves from its owners, and can be fully rebuilt many times for $550  - a fraction of its original cost - as with all Soundsmith cartridges - 20% or less.    

Featuring ultra-low internal moving mass, a specialized telescoping newly developed alloy cantilever and highly polished low mass nude Contact Line stylus, the Paua MKII will add a unique quality of warmth and smoothness to any analog system without leaving behind all the delicate musical details you want and need to hear. The Paua MKII reaches new heights of stylus control and performance, as is confirmed by its incredibly high channel separation figures.

We have accomplished a work of art with the Paua MKII design, resulting in an unparalleled and sublime performance. Also available in dual-coil mono, as with all Soundsmith Fixed Coil designs.

• Cartridge Type: Fixed Coil
• Stylus Type: Contact Line
• Output: Low
• Output Voltage: .4 mV
• Available As Dual Coil Mono

• Type: Fixed Coil / Moving Iron
• Mount: Standard ½”
• Stylus: Contact Line, Nude, 0.10 mm square
• Radius of Curvature: Nude Contact Line SELECTED
• Cantilever: Telescoping Aluminum Alloy
• Recommended Tracking Force: 1.7 - 1.9 g
• Effective Tip Mass: 0.30 mg
• Compliance: 10 µm/mN
• Frequence Response: 20 - 20,000 Hz ± 1.0 dB
• Channel Separation @ 1000 Hz: > 34 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 (LOW)
• 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

UK Delivery

• FREE delivery via DPD Local By 12pm on orders to value over £300, including one hour delivery window service 'Predict & Follow My Parcel'.
• Royal Mail Special Delivery By 1pm costs between £5.00 - £10.00 on orders to value under £300, dependent on weight.
• Saturday or Sunday delivery available upon request for supplemental charge.

EU Delivery

• £25 delivery charge 'Flat Fee' via DHL Europe by Road service (5-7 days) which provides comprehensive tracking of shipments online.
• £50 delivery charge 'Flat Fee' via DHL Europe by Air service  (2-3 days) which provides comprehensive tracking of shipments online.
  Receiver is responsible for the payment of local Duties and Taxes.

USA & Canada Delivery

• Services based on your order being shipped to the U.S. and Canada are calculated as follows:
  £100 delivery charge 'Flat Fee' via DHL international 'Day Definite' service per parcel.
  Receiver is responsible for the payment of local Duties and Taxes.

Exceptions

• Not all products are available for order into Europe, USA & Canada

WARRANTY

• Full manufacturer's warranty on all new purchases. Standard warranty is typically 12 months to 2 years with some goods coming with 6 years manufacturer's warranty.
• Goods purchased in UK and EU are covered by the Consumer Contracts Regulations.