Sumiko - Songbird High Low MC Phono Cartridge - Blue

If picture is worth 1000 words, Starling propels the question of what a sonic image might be worth. Evident in the very existence of our hobby is music’s unique ability to reach us with a certain profundity that exists well outside of what we can hear. It can be said that feelings are what we’re chasing, and if invoked by the most convincing portrayal of your dearest recordings, those feelings can be all the more profound. A sonic image can thus be priceless, and we’ve designed Starling to realize that image in your system. Added to the resonance-optimized headblock & generator borrowed from Songbird, Starling implements a rigid boron cantilever finished with an ultra-low-mass Microridge stylus. Microridge is a diamond profile highly regarded worldwide for its even-handedness while simultaneously delivering richness & clarity. Bonded to our assembly, rarely has this famous stylus achieved such agility in the groove — certainly not at Starling’s price. What you experience is gorgeously suspended sonic imagery that places you just where you want to be — front & center.

The Quintet Bronze Moves Into Higher League of QuintetsThe slim profile of the Quintet Bronze Moving Coil's Nude Fine Line diamond stylus will track even the highest frequency information making it a must for discerning listeners. Additionally its larger footprint ensures reduced distortion and record wear. The sound will be very even-handed with respect to all aspects. Classical music will be reproduced with power and open space around each of the instruments.Ease of useTop-mounting of the Quintet cartridges is easy and secure using the screws supplied. The aluminum frame has threaded mounting holes and is fitted easily with the 5mm or 7mm screws depending on the thickness of the headshell. The Quintet series’ right angles straight lines stylus visibility and ample distance between the record surface and the cartridge’s bottom will make it easy to mount and align the cartridge and tonearm correctly. The Quintet Series gives excellent results with most common tonearms.What's in the BoxMC Quintet Bronze Moving CoilStylus BrushScrewsSpecificationsOutput voltage at 1000Hz 5cm/sec.: 0.3mVChannel balance at 1kHz: 23dBChannel separation at 15kHz: >15dBFrequency range at -3dB: 20Hz - 25kHzFrequency response: 20Hz - 20kHz +/-1.5Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force: 80μmCompliance dynamic lateral: 15μm/mNStylus type: Nude Fine LineStylus tip radius: r/R 8/40μmTracking force range: 2.1g - 2.5g (21 - 25mN)Tracking force recommended: 2.3g (25mN)Tracking angle: 20ºInternal impedance DC resistance: 5 ohmRecommended load impedance: >20 ohmCartridg

MC Quintet Mono is for playing mono microgroove vinyl records. It features a Nude Elliptical r/R 8/18µm stylus that is a good solution for playing mono microgroove vinyl records. The Quintet Mono will track perfectly through even worn and damaged records and ensure the surface noise control. Quintet Mono uses a strapped output to deliver the same output signal from both sets of pole pins. This effectively eliminates the need for mono-specific equipment making it possible to enjoy true mono reproduction on any stereo playback system.FeaturesNude Elliptical StylusTrue Mono ReproductionStrapped Mono OutputSurface Noise ControlPure Silver Coil WireWide Preamplifier CompatibilityAccuracy LevelThe MC Quintet Series reflects Ortofon’s commitment to precise accurate reproduction without coloration. Its body is made from lightweight impact-resistant PC thermoplastic providing a durable scratch-resistant surface while neodymium magnets help achieve optimal output. Low internal impedance makes the cartridge less sensitive to load supporting compatibility with a wide range of preamps and transformers. The MC Quintet Mono delivers open dynamic sound with a subtle touch of warmth.The Quintet SeriesOrtofon has continued to refine analog sound quality while developing new cartridge technologies for decades. Since 1948 the company has introduced around 100 Moving Coil models building a long history of cartridge design and manufacturing. The Quintet Series continues that tradition with models designed to carry Ortofon’s moving-coil performance into a new generation.CompatibilityThe Quintet Mono is designed for easy secure top mounting using the supplied screws. Its aluminium frame features threaded mounting holes that accommodate 5 mm or 7 mm screws depending on headshell thickness. Straight lines clear stylus visibili