Soundsmith Zephyr MKII Hi-output Cartridge-line Contact Stylus/ Boron Cantilever The Soundsmith Zephyr MK/II model employs "Trickle Down" Technology from a unique Energy Distribution System within the cartridge body - the same system as in the Soundsmith top-of-the-line Sussurro Cartridge. The Zephyr MK/II is built using a Nude CL Stylus/Boron Cantilever combination and improved internal damping, capable of truly remarkable separation, sound stage and imaging. The composite body and unique energy distribution system contributes to the Zephyr MK/II cartridges ability to produce high-end performance from a moderately priced cartridge. Using technology found in Soundsmiths higher cost cartridges, the Zephyr MK/II Moving Iron cartridge will provide a level of clarity and beauty from your vinyl that will make you take out your record collection and listen to it all over again. The Zephyr MK/II is a high output, low compliance design; one model in a great cartridge lineup from Soundsmith that overturns the myth that "moving coil" cartridges are the only path towards perfection. After all, what is the "advantage" of the moving coil type of cartridge? Low moving mass, right? We got less. Much less. And if you understand moving mass, less IS more. The 40 year evolution of our moving iron cartridges affords lower EFFECTIVE moving mass than most other types of cartridges. That's good, because if you can't stay in contact with the groove walls, you can't hear what's on the record. The Zephyr MK/II is a HIGH OUTPUT "Moving Iron design" - it can be used with a standard Moving Magnet preamp. No transformers. No finicky multi-stage ultra high gain preamp required. Less is more here, too. Once you've heard your Soundsmith Zephyr MK/II MI, you'll never go back. $1199.95 from Soundsmith - Click the below box to get information on how to order directly from us.... VPI ZEPHYR TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Stylus: Secure Mount Selected "True Elliptical" Nude stylus Radius of curvature: 6 x 17m Cantilever: Aluminum Alloy Recommended Tracking force: 1.8 to 2.2 grams Effective tip mass: 0.35 mg Compliance: 10m/mN (low compliance) Frequency response: 15-45,000 Hz +/- 2.0 dB Channel Separation (stereo only) 1000 Hz &gt;38 dB 50-15,000 &gt;25 dB Channel difference: &lt;0.5 dB (Stereo) &lt;1.0 dB (Mono) Output voltage: 2.4mV Cartridge weight: 10.27 grams Capacitance: 100-200 pF Load: Greater Than or Equal To 47 K-Ohms