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Anyone have experience with Soundsmith’s strain gauge?

After watching Peter Ledermann’s excellent presentation on phono cartridge design I am now quite interested in his Strain gauge cartridge. Unfortunately reviews for the product seem to be sparse and are from nearly a decade ago. I’m wondering if anyone here is an owner of such a system and if they’d be so kind as to share their experience with it. I currently have the Aida cartridge from their high output MI lineup and I want to know if the sound really is a big step up from what I currently have. 
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tomic601
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@spiritofmusic good news on Azimuth then :-) I have a Triplaner with a Delos and VTA  is easy :-)
Best !!!!

jim


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@spiritofmusic first and importantly, yes I have and seek out opportunity to hear unamplified singers as references- Sarah McLachlan, The Wailing Jenny’s, etc.... Peter Gabriel would be a treat. small but world class chorale groups....certainly maintain the emotional connection is important:-) 

you imply each record on the SG has distinct and optimal azimuth and VTA. How much adjustment are you doing in actual practice?

Fremer is in love with the pricetag And long term loans. I listen to inputs from long term owners who are not constantly flipping references and I especially discount those raving on about stuff they have yet to hear.. So before falling all over myself, I will invest in hearing it.

the life cycle cost advantages are not insignificant:-) Good for Peter - my hope is he can thrive as we seek refuge in music

grace and peace


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