Sumiko - Pearl MM Phono Cartridge - Black/Gold
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- Key Specs
- Cartridge Mount Type: Standard (1/2 inch) mount (The method that attaches the cartridge to the turntable.)
- Cartridge Type: Magnet
- Stylus Shape: Elliptical, Elliptical (A narrower contact radius produces better sound and reduces wear.)
- General
- Brand: Sumiko
- Model Number: Pearl
- Product Name: Pearl MM Phono Cartridge
- Color: Black/Gold
- Features
- Cartridge Mount Type: Standard (1/2 inch) mount (The method that attaches the cartridge to the turntable.)
- Cartridge Type: Magnet
- Stylus Shape: Elliptical, Elliptical (A narrower contact radius produces better sound and reduces wear.)
- Stylus Tip Material: Aluminum
- Quantity: 1
- Compatibility
- Model Compatibility: Standard Mount
- Audio
- Minimum Frequency Response: 12 hertz (Describes the maximum range of frequencies or musical tones a product can reproduce, from very low tones to very high treble tones. The minimum frequency or musical tone the speaker can reproduce. High treble tones have higher frequencies while low tones and deep bass have lower frequencies.)
- Maximum Frequency Response: 30 kilohertz (Describes the maximum range of frequencies or musical tones a product can reproduce, from very low tones to very high treble tones. The maximum frequency or musical tone the speaker can reproduce. High treble tones have higher frequencies while low tones and deep bass have lower frequencies.)
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 2 years
- Warranty - Labor: 2 years
- Other
- UPC: 844682000077
Seated atop the entry-level range of classic Oysters, our classic Pearl phono cartridge has been dazzling listeners for decades. Physically compatible with most tonearms on the market and a perfect fit for any MM system, it’s a reminder that one doesn’t have to exhaust their budget to achieve next-level sound quality. Dynamic yet smooth and incredibly musical, it’s an evenly-balanced cartridge with enticing highs, decisive mids & deep, well-rounded bass. Pearl introduces our 0.3 x 0.7mil elliptical stylus, heightening detail retrieval, adding brilliance & improving on the stereo imaging of its sibling Black Pearl.
- Hand-Crafted in Japan: We’ve selected by ear the finest materials that combine to deliver performance that has enlightened generations of listeners. Each design is thoroughly auditioned until perfected.
- Hand-Crafted in Japan: We’ve selected by ear the finest materials that combine to deliver performance that has enlightened generations of listeners. Each design is thoroughly auditioned until perfected.
- Hand-Crafted in Japan: We’ve selected by ear the finest materials that combine to deliver performance that has enlightened generations of listeners. Each design is thoroughly auditioned until perfected.
Whats Included
- Cartridge
- Stylus brush
- manual
- Cartridge
- Stylus brush
- manual
- Cartridge
- Stylus brush
- manual
Product Manuals
Q: What is the channel separation of this cartridge?
A: The Pearl cartridge boasts a channel separation of more than 30dB at 1kHz.
Q: Where is the Sumiko Pearl cartridge made?
A: The Sumiko Pearl cartridge is hand-crafted in Japan.
Q: What kind of stylus does the Pearl cartridge use?
A: The Pearl cartridge uses an elliptical stylus.
Q: What type of cartridge is the Sumiko Pearl?
A: The Sumiko Pearl is a moving magnet (MM) cartridge.
Q: What is the frequency response of the Pearl cartridge?
A: The Pearl cartridge has a frequency response of 12Hz - 30kHz.
Q: How is the Pearl cartridge mounted?
A: The Pearl cartridge uses a standard half-inch mount, secured with two screws to the tonearm's headshell.
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Seated atop the entry-level range of classic Oysters, our classic Pearl phono cartridge has been dazzling listeners for decades. Physically compatible with most tonearms on the market and a perfect fit for any MM system, it’s a reminder that one doesn’t have to exhaust their budget to achieve next-level sound quality. Dynamic yet smooth and incredibly musical, it’s an evenly-balanced cartridge with enticing highs, decisive mids & deep, well-rounded bass. Pearl introduces our 0.3 x 0.7mil elliptical stylus, heightening detail retrieval, adding brilliance & improving on the stereo imaging of its sibling Black Pearl.
Borrowing the smooth character of its sibling Oyster, Black Pearl implements an improved housing that allows for wider frequency response. This makes way for more nuance and greater stereo imaging in a more cohesive soundstage. Enjoyable for hours on end, Black Pearl is famously high in value, pairs perfectly with any MM phonostage and is physically compatible with a wide array of tonearms.
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