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Strain Gauge Preamp/ Phono. A new standard?

This combo from Soundsmith seems to deserve a topic of its own.I have not heard it, but what I have read of comments so far is indeed interesting. Innovating technology,visually pleasing and and supposedly a superior sound. Could these products be considered as a serious alternatives to a traditional high- end analog combo? What will be the biggest trade off?
folke

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kenyonbm
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Great topic, Folke

Soundsmith claims that their cartridge does not require RIAA equalization. Since that equalization is incorporated into the recording, I can't understand how in can be ignored on playback, regardless of the operating principle of the cartridge.

Can any one explain this?
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