Sumiko Pearl MM Cartridge

$159.00

DETAILS

With extended frequency response and improved channel separation, the Pearl sits comfortably at the top of Sumiko's moving-magnet cartridge line.

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.

Moving magnet, alloy cantilever, bonded elliptical stylus, 5.0mV output.

Moving magnet phono cartridge with alloy cantilever, bonded elliptical stylus and 4.0mV output.

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