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Soundsmith having Issues because of COVID

Don't know if there's any way to help but he posted this on AudioAsylum:

 I WISH I have the luxury of time, but with this virus and its effect on my many employees and my business surviving this, I unfortunately do not. I look forward as I have done for 50 years to help all my customers, no matter what level of cartridge they have bought - many times not even my designs. But time right now is the final frontier for me and my company. Sales are at ZERO and overhead/payroll continues as everyone is sheltered at home. We are in the epicenter. I sent everyone home 8 weeks ago.  

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glupson
7,842 posts
 
Hmmmm, nice story worth reading, but how is it related to Soundsmith story?

As an irrelevant side note, during one of the of the recent audio shows, I met Mr. Soundsmith. Exchanged a few words, casual conversation, and he did not bite or kick. He seemed just like a regular guy who obviously knew much more than I did. I did not like the music he put on the turntable, though. but I will let that one pass and not take it against him.
audioquest4life
763 posts
 
You guys and gals are killing me here. Peer pressure to get another Soundsmith (Hyperion this time), while I was contemplating a Koetsu Onyx Platinum. I feel that Soundsmith is being awful generous to allow all of his distributors to reduce cost for sales. For some, this is a great opportunity, while others will have to sit and wait for the next opportunity, sadly. Based on my readings, I want to just pull the trigger for a Hyperion, but I always try and do mission analysis before such purchases. But, this is a great opportunity for anyone who can take advantage of it. I own the Sussaro MKII and love it. Is the Hyperion that much better? I am conflicted!! 
spiritofmusic
828 posts
 
AQ4L, there is a fantastic in depth comparison/trial thread on Soundsmiths, esp Hyperion and Straingauge carts
Go to Whats Best Forum, and on the Vinyl Forum/Carts look for:-
Next Step On Soundsmith Fixed Coil Carts
...to cut a long story short, the Hyperion and LPSd Straingauge come out very highly rated indeed. 
More evidence as to how underrated Peter's creations are.
richardkrebs
422 posts
 
Peter
Thank you for the SUT link.
I am using a SUT with 26dB gain, 1:20 into a 47 k ohm preamp 
Reflected primary would be around 120 ohms
This seems like an ok match for your low output carts?

regards 


audioquest4life
763 posts
 
@spiritofmusic 

Thank you. Been reading your posts with praise regarding the Soundsmiths. Yes, agree that Soundsmith is underrated. I hope they can weather the storm, as well as everyone else affected by this disease. 


“Go to Whats Best Forum, and on the Vinyl Forum/Carts look for:-
Next Step On Soundsmith Fixed Coil Carts“
Ciao,

Audioquest4life
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