Irox Blue vs Carmen mkII
The Carmen mkII's compliance is 22 cu against the Irox Blue's 10 cu and its tracking force 1.4 g against 2.3 g. Both share output (2.1 mV) and channel separation (26 dB).
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Irox Blue
SoundsmithAnalogCartridges
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$1,000
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the Irox Blue
The Soundsmith Irox Blue is a high-output phono cartridge in the brand’s “unbreakable” IROX series. It uses a fixed-coil / moving-iron design with a standard 1/2-inch mount and an elliptical titanium-bonded stylus, making it suited to demanding environments such as public or institutional playback, DJ use, or situations where durability is important. The product is made in the USA and carries a 2-year warranty to the original owner. The listed MSRP is $999.95, and Soundsmith also offers a dual-coil mono version at a higher price.
Specifications
Cartridge
Phono cartridge specifications
- Cartridge Type
- HOMC
- Output Voltage
- 2.1 mV
- Tracking Force
- 2.3 g
- Stylus Type
- elliptical
- Stylus Size
- 0.2 µm
- Compliance
- 10 cu
- Channel Separation
- 26 dB
- Impedance
- 680Ω
- Inductance
- 190 mH
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Weight
- 0.01025 kg (0 lbs)
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions