{"product_id":"sumiko-starling-cartridge","title":"Sumiko Starling | Moving Coil Phono Cartridge","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Sumiko logo black\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/sumiko-logo-black.jpg?v=1698859624\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 55%;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRealize Next-level Sonic Imaging with Sumiko's Starling Low Output Moving Coil Phono Cartridge\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinciple: Moving Coil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRigid boron cantilever finished with an ultra-low-mass Microridge diamond stylus for an even-handed yet rich, clear performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Very crisp and detailed but it has a poise, polish and panache that is alluringly addictive” – Adam Smith, Hifi News\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-starling-0-lifestyle.jpg?v=1699035900\" alt=\"Sumiko Starling cartridge front 3 quarter over two tone black and raspberry background\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNext-Gen Reference Moving Coil Pickup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf a 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 Sumiko has designed Starling to realize that image in your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdded to the resonance-optimized headblock \u0026amp; generator borrowed from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/products\/sumiko-songbird-cartridge\" title=\"Sumiko Songbird Moving Coil Phono Cartridge\"\u003eSongbird\u003c\/a\u003e, 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 \u0026amp; clarity. Bonded to the 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 \u0026amp; center.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Latest Reference Open-body MCs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSumiko is proud of their recent additions to their Reference open-body Moving Coil (MC) lineup. Their latest darlings — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/products\/sumiko-songbird-cartridge\" title=\"Sumiko Songbird Moving Coil Phono Cartridge\"\u003eSongbird\u003c\/a\u003e \u0026amp; Starling — are a heavy refinement on the tried \u0026amp; true Blackbird \u0026amp; BPS EVO III designs. Securely anchored to a highly rigid, resonance-optimized headblock, the new generator is free to work its magic with the utmost control, free of unwanted internal resonance. The generator assembly is flexible and sturdy, offering the highest fidelity possible in a perfect balance of clarity and romance. The result is industry-leading, holographic imaging with irresistibly ‘true’ sweetness. Each delivers a degree of honesty \u0026amp; refinement of which Sumiko couldn't be prouder or more excited for you to hear for yourself.\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 style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 65%;\" alt=\"Moving coil charcoal sketch over white background\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/sumiko-lo-moving-coil-sketch.jpg?v=1699035995\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Principle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moving Coil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.5g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17mm x 18mm x 28.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStylus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid Ultra Low-Mass 75µm x 2.5µm Microridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCantilever:\u003c\/strong\u003e ⌀0.28mm Boron Shaft\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 28Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLoad Impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt; 100Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12Hz – 50kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannel Separation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35dB @ 1kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannel Balance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 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 20°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTracking Force Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.8g – 2.2g\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 Re-Tip Exchange (See Dealer)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sumikophonocartridges.com\/cartridge-warranty\" title=\"Sumiko Cartridge Warranty Page\" 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":40126483136587,"sku":"SMK-STARLING-LO","price":2099.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/sumiko-starling-0-thumb.jpg?v=1699036401","url":"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/products\/sumiko-starling-cartridge","provider":"Bloom Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}