Sumiko Pearl Cartridge

$249
By Sumiko

Description

Considering the the reputation of Sumiko's venerable Blue Point and Blackbird moving-coil cartridges, its easy to see how their more affordable line of moving magnet cartridges is so often overlooked. It's fair to say that manufacturers like Ortofon, Grado, and Audio-Technica dominate the market for moving magnet cartridges, but the Sumiko Pearl is certainly a capable competitor.

With smooth presentation and a warm mid-range, the Pearl also does a great job of reducing surface noise without sacrificing detail at high frequencies. Improved channel separation allows for fantastic stereo imaging, while the elliptical stylus and wide frequency response (12 – 30Khz) extract and present a surprising level of depth, with strong rhythm sections and bass.

 

Features/Specifications

 

  • Cartridge Type MM
  • Frequency Response (Hz) 12Hz-30kHz
  • Output Voltage/Channel (mV) 5mV
  • Channel Separation (dB) 30dB
  • Channel Balance (dB) 0,5dB
  • Compliance 15mm/N
  • Stylus size/shape (mil) Elp. 0,2x0,8mm
  • Load Impedance 47kOhm
  • Tracking Force Range (grams) 1.5 - 2.0
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