Apparently these cartridges came about some time after I had to leave 
ARSC activity. ca. 1980s. There is some information about them with this 
article. 
https://cdn.analogplanet.com/content/soundsmith-strain-gauge-sg-200-phono-cartridge-system-page-2

Don't know if this might be useful. It cites the fact Sao Win built one, 
but no date. The writer may have some information about Dr. Win.

https://cdn.analogplanet.com/content/soundsmith-strain-gauge-sg-200-phono-cartridge-system-page-2



On 9/29/2018 4:19 PM, Gary A. Galo wrote:
> Is there anyone on this list who knows how to get in touch with Dr. Sao Win, who manufactured the Win Labs strain-gauge cartridges decades ago?
>
> Thanks,
> Gary
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