The Soundsmith Hyperion MKII is a high-performance Moving Iron phono cartridge that exemplifies cutting-edge design and craftsmanship. Handcrafted in the USA, it features a unique cantilever made from a selected cactus spine, offering low mass, extreme rigidity, and internal damping. This innovative design is complemented by a choice of stylus profiles, including the Contact Line (CL) and Optimized Contour Contact Line (OC-CL), each tailored to deliver exceptional transient response and micro-detail retrieval. The Hyperion MKII is designed for audiophiles seeking unparalleled clarity, precision, and musicality in their analog playback system.

-Innovative Cantilever: Utilizes a hand-formed and treated selected cactus spine, providing low mass and extreme rigidity for superior performance.
-Choice of Stylus Profiles: Available with Contact Line (CL) or Optimized Contour Contact Line (OC-CL) stylus profiles, each offering unique benefits in terms of detail retrieval and tonal balance.
-Handcrafted in the USA: Each cartridge is meticulously crafted by Peter Ledermann and his team, ensuring the highest quality and attention to detail.
-Rebuildable Design: Like all Soundsmith cartridges, the Hyperion MKII is designed to be rebuildable, offering long-term value and sustainability.

Cartridge Type: - Fixed Coil / Moving Iron
Mount: - Standard ½”
Stylus Type: - Contact Line (CL) or Optimized Contour Contact Line (OC-CL)
Stylus Diameter: - 0.100 mm square
Cantilever: - Hand-formed/treated selected cactus spine
Recommended Tracking Force: - 1.8 - 2.2 g
Effective Tip Mass: - 0.30 mg
Compliance: - 10 µm/mN
Frequency Response: - 20 - 20,000 Hz ± 1.0 dB
Channel Separation: - @ 1000 Hz > 36 dB
Channel Separation: - @ 50 - 15,000 Hz > 25 dB
Channel Difference: - < 0.5 dB (Stereo), < 1.0 dB (Mono)
Output Voltage: - @ 5cm/sec> 0.40 mV
DC Resistance (DCR): - 10 Ω
Coil Inductance per Channel: - 2.75 mH
Suggested Preamp Gain: - 58 - 64 dB
Cartridge Weight: - 12.2 g
Recommended Load Resistance: -≥ 470 Ω

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In-stock products typically ship within 48 hours and should be expected to arrive in 3-4 business days. Orders outside of the UAE should be expected to arrive in 5-7 business days.

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- Free delivery within the UAE
- Shipping charges will be calculated upon checkout for orders outside of the UAE (Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia & Qatar).
- Taxes and duties are calculated according to the applicable laws of the state or country an item is shipped to and are the customer's responsibility.

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Installation charges are applicable and can be paid upon delivery for our clients based in Dubai.

- Installation Charges: AED 450 Per Hour
- Speaker Cables: AED 32 Per Meter
- Trunking: AED 10 Per Meter

For clients based outside of the UAE, please contact our specialists and we will share an estimate based on your requirements.