Soundsmith The Voice ES Series Cartridge
Best high-output cartridge for audiophiles seeking reference-level sonic transparency.
This hand-crafted cartridge transforms your turntable into a high-fidelity instrument by prioritizing sheer transparency and expansive imaging. It trades the clinical precision of mass-produced alternatives for a more artistic, organic sound that makes every record feel like a private performance.
$2999.95
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Who it's for
- Long-term owners prioritizing sustainable value and product longevity
- Audiophiles seeking precise, nuanced, and highly detailed musical reproduction
- Vinyl enthusiasts using standard moving magnet phono preamplifiers
Who should skip it
- Listeners needing immediate stylus replacement without factory downtime
- Budget-conscious listeners preferring affordable, mass-produced cartridge options
- Novice users wanting a simple, plug-and-play tonearm setup
Performance breakdown
Sonic Transparency
Reveals micro-details and textures often lost in standard playback chains.
Dynamic Range
Effortlessly captures the explosive shifts between quiet passages and orchestral peaks.
Build Integrity
Hand-crafted precision ensures long-term reliability for the discerning vinyl enthusiast.
Stylus Protection
Innovative cantilever design guards against accidental damage during routine handling.
Imaging Accuracy
Creates a wide, holographic soundstage with pinpoint instrument placement.
System Compatibility
High-output design integrates seamlessly with most standard phono preamplifiers.
Key Specs
Type
Fixed Coil / Moving Iron
Mount
Standard 1/2 inch
Stylus
Contact Line, Nude, 0.10 mm square
Cantilever
Ruby
Tracking Force
1.3 - 1.6 g
Effective Tip Mass
0.30 mg
Compliance
22 µm/mN
Frequency Response
20 - 20,000 Hz
Output Voltage
> 2.12 mV
Load Resistance
47kΩ
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