Irox Ultimate Cartridge

The Soundsmith Irox Ultimate Cartridge is unbreakable. Really. Soundsmith wouldn’t say it if it weren’t true.

The industry has long waited for an unbreakable cartridge solution that plays with outstanding authority. Wait no more. Soundsmith introduces two levels of performance in “unbreakable” designs. A perfect solution for heavy-duty use, the ultra-high performance “Unbreakable” cartridge – for those who demand excellent analog reproduction but desire a cartridge that will withstand rough handling without failure. Excellent for Libraries, Schools, Institutional use, those with unsteady hand control, or turntables that will be used by children. Soundsmith advanced engineering brings you yet another first – uncompromising performance from a nearly indestructible cartridge

Specifications

Cartridge Type = Fixed Coil
Stylus Type = Elliptical
Output = High
Output Voltage = >2.12 mV
Available As Dual Coil Mono = Yes
Stylus: Nude Elliptical, 0.120mm SQ
Radius of curvature: 6 x 17 μm
Cantilever: Aluminum Alloy
Recommended tracking force: 2.0 2.5 grams
Effective tip mass: 0.55 mg
Compliance: 10 μm/mN
Frequency response: 20-20,000 Hz ± 2.5 dB
Channel separation (stereo only): 1000 Hz >26 dB, 50-15,000 >20 dB
Channel difference: <1.6 dB
Output voltage: >2.12 mV
Cartridge weight: 10.27 grams
Loading: ≥ 47 kΩ