Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC Star or SoundSmith Paua

[racrawford65]

Looking at these two as a potential cartridge change/upgrade from my current VAS Nova.

Anyone ever compare the two?

The Paua is the more expensive of the two, with better specs - particularly channel separation. On the flip side, the Zephyr, from what I've read, brings a significant amount of the performance from the higher end models (Paua, Hyperion) for less money.

R

[racrawford65]

Well, talking with Soundsmith and as luck would have it that someone locally was selling a brand new one locally at 50% off retail, I'll be getting the Paua.