Paua vs Kuzma CAR-40
The CAR-40's output is 0.3 mV against the Paua's 0.4 mV, its tracking force 2.0 g against 1.8 g, and its channel separation 28 dB against 34 dB. Both share compliance (10 cu).
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Paua
SoundsmithAnalogCartridges
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$2,000 - $4,000
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the Paua
The Soundsmith Paua is a high-end moving iron phono cartridge featuring a fixed coil design for reduced moving mass. It uses a nude line contact stylus (0.100mm square) mounted on a telescoping aluminum alloy cantilever, optimized for precise tracking and minimal distortion. With an ultra-low output voltage of ≥0.4mV, it requires specialized phono preamplification (58-64dB gain) and operates best with ≥470Ω loading.
Specifications
Cartridge
Phono cartridge specifications
- Cartridge Type
- MI
- Output Voltage
- 0.4 mV
- Tracking Force
- 1.8 g
- Compliance
- 10 cu
- Channel Separation
- 34 dB
- Impedance
- 10Ω
- Inductance
- 2.75 mH
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Weight
- 0.0122 kg (0 lbs)
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