Soundsmith Carmen mk II Phono Cartridge

Made in the USA. Rebuild Price? ~  $199 ~ 20% (or less) of MSRP, as always ! – The Carmen features a 2 year warranty to the original owner.

Created out of the desire to make a very high performance design at an affordable price, the Carmen mk II was crafted to have unparalleled purity of tone and ultra-smooth presentation. Just slightly lush with a well-developed midrange, the Carmen is surprisingly pleasing and will seduce you into long, late listening sessions.

“For those wanting a £4000 Sussurro but don’t have the money, the Carmen gets pretty close for considerably less. With its ultra-low moving mass, reasonably high output and low vertical tracking force, this is a cartridge you should have a listen to. For those who want a sensual, intuitive and detailed sound this cartridge should be just what you are asking for.” – Janine Elliot, HiFi Pig

“Well I suppose I could continue to gush about how much I enjoyed the Soundsmith Carmen Mk II’s combination of superb musicality and sonic prowess that allowed every listening session to become a musical oasis, but let me conclude instead by saying that I predict you’ll love the Carmen Mk II’s way with music, and as such I enthusiastically recommended the Soundsmith Carmen Mk II to you!” – Jeff Day, Positive Feedback – Click Here For Full Review

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“The Soundsmith Carmen’s ultra-low-mass MI assembly plays with more agility, is more naturally detailed, and sounds less stressed than any MC I’m aware of. Its treble is not dull or rolled off—it’s just the most authentic treble I’ve experienced from a phonographic transducer.” – Herb Recihert, Stereophile- Click Here For Entire Review

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