{"product_id":"sumiko-pearl-phono-cartridge","title":"Sumiko Pearl | Moving Magnet Phono Cartridge","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 55%;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/sumiko-logo-black.jpg?v=1698859624\" alt=\"Sumiko logo black\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGet Next-Level Sound Without Exhausting Your Budget with Sumiko Pearl Moving Magnet Phono Cartridge\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinciple: Moving Magnet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhysically compatible with most tonearms on the market\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDynamic, smooth, incredibly musical, evenly-balanced cartridge with enticing highs, decisive mids, and deep well-rounded bass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach cartridge handcrafted in Yokohama, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/sumiko-pearl-4-lifestyle.jpg?v=1699889812\" alt=\"Sumiko Pearl phono cartridge 3 quarter front over magenta background\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClassic Moving Magnet Phono Pickup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeated atop the entry-level range of classic Oysters, Sumiko's 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 \u0026amp; deep, well-rounded bass. Pearl introduces a 0.3 x 0.7mil elliptical stylus, heightening detail retrieval, adding brilliance \u0026amp; improving on the stereo imaging of its sibling Black Pearl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClassic Oysters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver 40 years and worldwide, Sumiko's classic Oyster series has left thousands of captivated listeners in its wake. The series is comprised of their Oyster (MM), Black Pearl (MM), Pearl (MM), Blue Point No. 2 (HOMC) \u0026amp; Blue Point Special EVO III (H \u0026amp; LOMC) — each capable of delivering a degree of refinement you have yet to hear from your turntable system. The cartridges have established themselves over decades as high-value gems that dependably out-perform listeners’ expectations for their dollar. Marked by honesty in analog reproduction, the Oyster Series remains true to what’s in the groove, impressively and convincingly voiced to bring you closer to your music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHand-Crafted in Japan\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Oyster to Reference, each Sumiko phono cartridge is crafted by hand in Yokohama, Japan — near the waters where their namesake Oysters dwell. The finest materials have been ear-selected to deliver performance that has enlightened generations of listeners. Each design is thoroughly auditioned until perfected. Production is then executed by world-class cartridge makers with a collective eye for precision \u0026amp; quality. The result is a full horizon of cartridges eager to introduce themselves to your analog system — we firmly believe there’s a perfect cartridge for you here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/sumiko-moving-magnet-sketch.jpg?v=1699035315\" alt=\"Sumiko moving magnet cartridge charcoal sketch over white background\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 65%;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Principle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moving Magnet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.6mm x 20.3mm x 27.2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStylus:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3 x 0.7mil Elliptical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCantilever:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aluminum Pipe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoils:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-Purity Copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInternal Impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1130Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLoad Impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 47kΩ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12Hz – 30kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4mV @ 1kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannel Separation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30dB @ 1kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannel Balance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5dB @ 1kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompliance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12×10-6cm\/dyn @ 100Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacitance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100pF – 200pF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVertical Tracking Angle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTracking Force Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5g – 2.0g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Tracking Force:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.0g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplacement Stylus Unit:\u003c\/strong\u003e RS Pearl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Sumiko Cartridge Warranty Page\" href=\"https:\/\/sumikophonocartridges.com\/cartridge-warranty\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSumiko Cartridge 1 Year Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sumiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40147726696523,"sku":"SMK-PEARL","price":139.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/sumiko-pearl-2-thumb.jpg?v=1699889862","url":"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/products\/sumiko-pearl-phono-cartridge","provider":"Bloom Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}