Nautilus

Designed for fixed-gain preamplifiers, the medium-output Soundsmith Nautilus moving-iron phono cartridgedelivers involving sound marked by phenomenal detail, desirable warmth, and appealingly tasteful lushness. Hand-made to order in the U.S.A. by Soundsmith lead designer Peter Ledermann, and adorned with a strong aluminum cantilever and selectable CL stylus, Nautilus is free of harshness and over-analytical properties. Its ultra-low moving mass, superb rigidity, excellent stability, and noise-canceling properties extend Soundsmith's tradition of high-end analog greatness. As the sister cartridge to the acclaimed Soundsmith Paua, Nautilus features a real seashell design and sublime transient response. You and your records will be in analog seventh heaven: Soundsmith Nautilus sounds as colorful, vibrant, and natural as it looks!