Soundsmith proudly announces the VPI Zephyr Moving Iron HIGH OUTPUT Cartridge! |
The Soundsmith VPI Zephyr model employs "Trickle Down" Technology from a unique Energy Distribution System within the cartridge body - the same system as in the Soundsmith top-of-the-line Sussurro Cartridge. Our website link below allows you to purchase your Zephyr cartridge directly on our website. |
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The VPI Zephyr is built using a selected "true elliptical nude diamond" stylus design, capable of truly remarkable separation, sound stage and imaging. The composite body and unique energy distribution system contributes to the VPI Zephyr cartridge’s ability to produce high-end performance from a moderately priced cartridge. Using technology found in Soundsmith’s higher cost cartridges, the VPI Zephyr Moving Iron cartridge will provide a level of clarity and beauty from your vinyl that will make you take out your record collection and listen to it all over again. The VPI Zephyr is a high output, low compliance design; one model in a great cartridge lineup from Soundsmith that overturns the myth that "moving coil" cartridges are the only path towards perfection. After all, what is the "advantage" of the moving coil type of cartridge? Low moving mass, right? We got less. Much less. And if you understand moving mass, less IS more. The 40 year evolution of our moving iron cartridges affords lower EFFECTIVE moving mass than most other types of cartridges. That's good, because if you can't stay in contact with the groove walls, you can't hear what's on the record.
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| Zephyr Technical specifications | |
| Stylus | "Secure Mount" Selected "True Elliptical" Nude Stylus |
| Radius of curvature | 6 x 17 uM |
| Cantilever | Aluminum Alloy |
| Recommended Tracking force: | 1.8 to 2.2 Grams |
| Effective tip mass | 0.35 mg |
| Compliance | 10µm/mN (low compliance) |
| Frequency response | 15-45,000 Hz ± 2.0 dB |
| Channel Separation (stereo only) |
1000 Hz >28 dB 50-15,000 >25 dB |
| Channel difference | <1.0 dB (Stereo) <0.5 dB (Dual Mono operation- w/optimal VTF setting) |
| Output voltage: | 2.4mV |
| 5 cm/sec. Lat. RMS | |
| Cartridge weight | 10.27 Grams |
| Load: | Greater than or equal to 47K ohm |