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The Soundsmith Strain Gauge Systems product is a specialized strain-gauge phono cartridge system supplied with the SG-210 interface/preamplifier. The SG-210 provides +15 dB single-ended variable outputs, fixed-level outputs, and an auto-mute circuit, allowing it to drive a power amplifier directly or feed other equipment. The system includes an SG cartridge with a user-replaceable, individually matched stylus assembly; the SG-5 stylus is standard, with the SG-6 available as an upgrade. The SG-210 is currently presented by Soundsmith as an available product.
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Size, weight, and appearance
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Components that show up alongside the Strain Gauge SG-210 in real systems. A verdict means the pair has been checked for compatibility and headroom — open it to see how the two get along.
The closest alternatives on specs, description and the systems they turn up in, with the specs they share set side by side.
The Strain Gauge Custom's compliance is 10 cu against the Strain Gauge SG-210's 15 cu and its output voltage 0.7V RMS against 0.3V RMS. Both share channel separation (25 dB) and cartridge type (Strain_gauge).
The Strain Gauge 410's compliance is 20 cu against the Strain Gauge SG-210's 15 cu, its output 5.0 mV against 0.3 mV, and its tracking force 1.9 g against 1.8 g. Both share channel separation (25 dB).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The Kleos's output is 0.5 mV against the Strain Gauge SG-210's 0.3 mV, its compliance 12 cu against 15 cu, and its tracking force 1.7 g against 1.8 g. Both share stylus type (Line_contact).
The LP-S matches the Strain Gauge SG-210 on compliance (15 cu), output (0.3 mV), tracking force (1.8 g), and stylus type (Line_contact).
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