The decency of this man is inspiring, great company.

What a wonderful person Peter is. My next cartridge will be a Soundsmith. Edit June 2019: I now own one, thrilled.

Wow, what a top bloke. The amazing work he is doing with the children and Direct Grace. A true gentleman as well. I can't believe that people don't want to learn these incredible skills anymore. To be honest, given the opportunity, I would work for him for free just to learn some of what he knows. Like Grado, this company sticks to its grassroots ethics and shows why American Audio companies can be great. My next cartridge upgrade will be a Soundsmith.

I can't sing the praises of Soundsmith too much or too loudly. They check all the boxes. I have used their cartridges, preamps and more for years. All produce jaw-dropping, wonderful sound. Everything designed and manufactured in the USA. 20% re-tipping of all cartridges in perpetuity (often with other required adjustments at no charge). Friendly, helpful, detailed support (often from Peter) at your fingertips. Peter is both an immensely talented and immensely caring, wonderful person. My only complaint is that more of the world is not like Soundsmith.

USA owner and operator manufacturer. Not many out there but still the best. Very rare to have someone with all that knowledge and skill.

Watching that video made me very proud to own a Soundsmith cartridge. I am going to order one of the Direct Grace records. ABSOLUTELY a spectacular video!!!!!!!!!!! Cheers

I just made a big purchase direct from Soundsmith (no local dealers) after seeing this presentation. I was considering many different combinations of new carts/phono pre-amps to upgrade my current setup and can't help but support this institution. I hope Peter is well soon. RIP Art Dudley.

It is always great to spot a true enthusiast from just a sleazy marketeer. Peter is without a doubt the first.

i must say that how wonderful it is that Vinyl records are coming back big time .. as it is so important for you to show people how wonderful Peter's work is .. love the video.. Paul

Fascinating. A unique operation. Very moved by his work for slave labor children and DirectGrace.

What a impressive and inspirational man is Peter Lederman. Few weeks ago I watched RMAF 2018 - Why analog is Digital and How to Fix it. Watching and listening him mesmerize me at all, so all my everyday problems and duties were wiped out. This video (thanks for it) just widen that cognition. Great Man, Audio Expert with incredible warm heart ! All I have to do earn enough money to by one of Soundsmith's MIMC cartridges. Till then I patiently wait for my Supex SD 900, to get back rebuild from Soundsmith.

I love the "....so, do you think it's worth it" question when being shown the half-speed mastering lathe. You're restraint was admirable. Excellent video and awfully nice of Peter to allow the filming of his shop. Cheers!

Straight to the top of my list when I get a record deck again, any man who loves pocket watches is a man I want to do business with! Sublime Art, thank you so much for this wonderful video.

Well I tuned in to see how cartridges are made and ended up having my faith in humanity restored. Thanks.

Peter should be in movies. If I could write movies scripts I would write one just for him. If I had a shop it would look just like this one. I loved the comment about the joy of working on the very small things. I thought I was the only one.

I just watched this again. RIP ART!

Its really great to see the inner workings of the Soundsmith's factory .. I have a long career in electronics and used to do lots of repairs on turntables. The higher cost of a cartridge from Soundsmiths makes perfect sens. A great company with a great reputation.

wow this guy is inspirational makes me want to keep fixing and building vintage electronics

What a great man! A creator of art and technology pieces, an employer and a philanthropist!

Thee best Stereophile video ever. Wonderful watch!

Great video .Great guys.

Love Soundsmith! Great video!

Peter is an amazing man wow, looks like a great company to work at.

God bless you Peter . America has a need to help poor poor children. I taught kids for 33 years . 78 now Sick most days . Legs 😂. My heart is warmed 🎉by this humanity alive today.

It's fascinating to see where my SMMC20CL+ came from. My second 4004 is on the way and I look forward to getting the new, "The Voice" for it. Peter and his team do fantastic work. 35:48...A man looking out for the homology nuts.

What a fascinating place.

I am so glad I purchased a Soundsmith cartridge after seeing this video, and hearing about the fantastic work that Peter Ledermann does. My question is who can follow such leaders?

What a lovely man. Any other people in the audio industry giving to charities...? Makes me want to ditch my Lyra & start using a Soundsmith.

a couple of years ago i sent an MMC5 cartridge off to FJS Tonabnehmer Service in germany for a retip. i regret doing so, as after a few emails back and forth they went completely radio silent, never admitted that they'd received it. (even though UPS delivery showed that it had arrived) i wish i'd checked with soundsmith first; i ended up buying a new smmc4 recently and it sounds absolutely fantastic for the price.

Cool video. Stereophile writers should consider adding a DirectGrace LP or two to their stable of review music. It would be a nice way to spur sales and contribute to an important charity.

Very cool! Thank you Peter!

6:17 That's an audiomods tonearm, looks like a series 5. I have one on my Technics turntable.

Neat business, ethical owner.

I used to be in High-End audio as a repair tech and sales guy. Had to leave because surround sound and video were taking over. I miss 2 channel audio and wish I could do it again. Repairing train control systems now. I have a lot of Tandberg equipment I'd like to get working properly. Working on a 9200 reel to reel now and the bias oscillator seems to have quit working.

What a class act he is! I am a customer already :)

Amazing

Great vid, danke.

That is really cool! I have Marantz 2220. You have very nice marantz collection.

Oh and I forgot to say, I love that Peter has Flanders and Swann!

Anyone know where we can order the direct to disc albums mentioned in the video?

Is there more information about the vertical cartridge (maybe even with a demo) that is shown at 33:50?

Hi Soundsmith, Are all your headshells made of Magnesium or Aerospace metal? Which one is the affordable SME type for S type arm? are your hand tightening plastic SoundSmith headshell screws firm enough? Will the tightness be reliable for long time? You are blessed to live with loving electronic job. Congratulation. God Bless you, Thanks.

hi Art .. can you give me some advice on my Vital Stylus which i use on my Linn K9 cartridge as i want to try some new stylus from AT-95VNM.. Hope you can help ..

Have you ever been serviced by peter ? We have a soundsmith straingauge for 1 year and half waiting !!! And not even a messagge about it!!!

I am simply moved.

Is that an Audiomods arm on the rega @ 6:19?

Proud owner of a Soundsmith Paua mkII ☝️

Am I the only one who was looking for the dog and the cactus

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Janina, all due respect, wanna marry me?

My OCD would go BONKERS in your office. What a train wreck.