Zephyr MIMC Star vs Zephyr MIMC Star ES
The Zephyr MIMC Star ES matches the Zephyr MIMC Star on output (0.4 mV), compliance (10 cu), tracking force (2.0 g), and channel separation (28 dB).
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This cartridge is Soundsmith's entry point into its high-end, low-output lineup, borrowing technology from the more expensive Sussurro model. It is praised for its smooth, non-mechanical performance and is suitable for use with moving coil phono preamps. The Zephyr MIMC Star is available in both stereo and dual-coil mono configurations.
Phono cartridge specifications
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The closest alternatives on specs, description and the systems they turn up in, with the specs they share set side by side.
The Zephyr MIMC Star ES matches the Zephyr MIMC Star on output (0.4 mV), compliance (10 cu), tracking force (2.0 g), and channel separation (28 dB).
The R50 Bloom VX's output is 0.2 mV against the Zephyr MIMC Star's 0.4 mV, its compliance 15 cu against 10 cu, and its channel separation 30 dB against 28 dB. Both share tracking force (2.0 g).
The DV-XX2mkII's output is 0.3 mV against the Zephyr MIMC Star's 0.4 mV. Both share compliance (10 cu), tracking force (2.0 g), and stylus type (Line_contact).
The Sussurro Paua's output is 0.3 mV against the Zephyr MIMC Star's 0.4 mV and its channel separation 34 dB against 28 dB. Both share compliance (10 cu) and tracking force (2.0 g).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
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