Soundsmith Hyperion

Was never played after Soundsmith re-tipped it.  About 5 years old.  Analyzed by WAM engineering.  Photo of report is posted.


Key performance aspects

• Neutral and precise sound: Reviewers highlight its neutral, uncolored sound, avoiding blandness while presenting music with high accuracy and detail.
• Vibrant and realistic: The cartridge reproduces music with a high degree of realism, making the listening experience feel as if you are playing the music directly rather than through the cartridge.
• Exceptional soundstage: It is praised for creating a massive and enveloping three-dimensional soundstage with excellent depth and width.
• Detailed and dynamic: The Hyperion excels at reproducing micro-details, transients, and dynamics, bringing instruments to life and allowing for easy placement of backup singers within the mix.
• Unique design: It features a patent-pending cactus-needle cantilever, which provides stiffness and damping for improved groove tracing and stability.
• Suitability for music: While suited for all genres, it is particularly praised for its performance with acoustic music, where its transparency and articulation shine.