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Strain Gauge Preamp/ Phono. A new standard?

This combo from Soundsmith seems to deserve a topic of its own.I have not heard it, but what I have read of comments so far is indeed interesting. Innovating technology,visually pleasing and and supposedly a superior sound. Could these products be considered as a serious alternatives to a traditional high- end analog combo? What will be the biggest trade off?
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sherod
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Here's an interesting thread from an AA user:

http://www.audioasylum.com/audio/vinyl/messages/70/704410.html
sherod
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If you view the video from Mr. Lederman, he states that because this strain gauge cartridge is a displacement device and not a velocity-sensitive device, no RIAA equalization is required. Here's more info from their website:



http://www.sound-smith.com/cartridges/sg.html


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