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Soundsmith Strain Gauge cartridge and preamp system review

Soundsmith's cartridge and amp system is revolutionary kit that rewrites the rules about vinyl playback

Our Score 5

Last reviewed: 2009-08-18August 18th 2009

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Product Summary

Strain Gauge

Soundsmith Strain Gauge cartridge and preamp system

Price at launch

£5,200.00

For

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Radical approach brings an exceptionally sweet and clean sound to vinyl replay

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Freedom from time-smear

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Unusually good vocal intelligibility

Against

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Price is very high

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Dynamics could perhaps be more vigorous and exciting

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Styling leaves something to be desired

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