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Strain Gauge Custom

Name: Soundsmith Strain Gauge Custom
Brand: Soundsmith

Soundsmith

Strain Gauge Series

AnalogPhono Pre-Amps

Estimated price (community-sourced)

$12,000

About the Strain Gauge Custom

A dedicated Signature SG systems preamplifier designed exclusively for Soundsmith strain-gauge cartridges, providing DC-70kHz bandwidth and operating without conventional RIAA filter networks, using a single ultra-clean gain stage matched to the displacement-sensitive behavior of the cartridge. It is part of Soundsmith's SG systems front end (cartridge + interface/preamplifier), built specifically to power and equalize their strain-gauge pickups; information on a distinct 'Custom' hardware variant is not published by Soundsmith, so any additional features beyond the core Signature SG preamp platform must be confirmed with the manufacturer or dealer.

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