Soundsmith Sussurro Mk II

The Sussurro Mk II uses a moving iron design, which keeps the magnets and coils stationary while moving a tiny piece of iron at the end of the cantilever. This allows for significantly lower moving mass compared to moving magnet designs, resulting in faster transient response and less stylus jitter.

With a compliance of 10μm/mN, this cartridge is considered medium-to-low compliance. It pairs best with medium-to-high mass tonearms to ensure proper resonance control and tracking stability.

Ruby is an incredibly rigid material that resists flexing during playback. By minimizing cantilever flex, the stylus can track the groove more accurately, which translates to better high-frequency detail and a more precise soundstage.

Yes, as a low-output cartridge producing 0.4 mV, you will need a phono stage capable of handling moving coil (MC) levels of gain. Ensure your preamp can be loaded at 470 Ohms or higher to match the cartridge's requirements.

The recommended tracking force range is between 1.8 and 2.2 grams. We suggest starting at 2.0 grams and fine-tuning by ear to find the best balance of tracking stability and tonal clarity for your specific tonearm setup.

By drastically reducing the mass at the end of the cantilever, the stylus can react much faster to the complex modulations in the record groove. You will hear this as improved clarity, tighter bass, and a noticeable reduction in the distortion often caused by stylus jitter.