CES 2015

The news here is twofold: first, Music Hall will soon introduce a line of moving magnet cartridges designed by Soundsmith and second Soundsmith is manufacturing a line of moving magnet cartridges.

Soundsmith is best known for its extensive line of moving iron cartridges and its specialized line of Strain Gauge cartridges.

Music Hall's Roy Hall said he was really happy with the prototype's sonics but a great deal of work remains to be done as the sample being played in the Music Hall room is both large and at 16 grams massive.

Soundsmith's Peter Ledermann told me not to worry: the size and weight issues are easily solved.

Music Hall expects to begin selling the MM line later this year or early next at the latest. Prices TBD.