SoundSmith cartridges how good?

And how do they compare to others. Forget about cost just thoughts on sonics? Obviously if matched with correct tonearm.

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billstevenson Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 352 posts 03-12-2021 at 08:05pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete My Hyperion is my favorite among several highend cartridges. It is currently installed in a VPI HW 40, a sublime combination.
mijostyn Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 8,569 posts 03-12-2021 at 07:56pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have a brand new Voice but I won't be able to hear it until my turntable shows up. I'll get back after I have had a chance to hear it. I can say that it is beautifully made and all the parameters are right on. I will compare it to Clearaudio and Ortofon cartridges.
tonywinga Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 844 posts 03-12-2021 at 07:43pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have an SME tonearm. I jumped into the expensive end of phono cartridges in the late 90s. I wore a Koetsu Black down to a nub. I loved the sound. Then I tried a Benz. I loved the sound of it too and wore it down to a nub as well. I still have their carcasses planning to have them rebuilt someday. I have the Soundsmith Zephyr Star ES now. Absolutely love it best of all. The tracking is perfect from beginning to end. Sound is great and gives me the best from my vinyl.