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Old 03-30-2009, 04:26 PM   #3
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Originally Posted by naturephoto1 View Post
I am not sure, are there still any styli made with saphire instead of diamond anymore?
Good question. I'm not aware of any current sapphire styli, at least not from the usual places.

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Also, I know it is a rebirth of an old technology but the Strain Gauge Cartridge now updated and made by Soundsmith is unique in present manufacture and is neither a MM or MC cartridge and does not rely on RIAA adjustment for a preamp. The curves in the design of the phono preamp simulate the RIAA curves as I recall.

http://www.sound-smith.com/cartridges/sg.html

Rich
Yeah, I thought about mentioning the strain gauge cartridges, but wanted to keep it simple. But you're right, I should add it there, so I will!
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