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Sumiko Black Pearl Moving magnet phono cartridge

Item # 782BKPEARL

It delivers the kind of sonic impact that'll revitalize your LP collection, and the price won't break the bank.

It delivers the kind of sonic impact that'll revitalize your LP collection, and the price won't break the bank.

5 questions - 11 answers

Item # 782BKPEARL

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$99.00

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About the Sumiko Black Pearl

Dave Bar

Give your turntable a shot in the arm

You don't need to spend big bucks to get high-end performance from a phono cartridge, you just need Sumiko's Black Pearl. With this gem of a cartridge mounted to your 'table you'll enjoy dynamic, wide-range sound with impressive detail and presence. It delivers the kind of sonic impact that's certain to revitalize your LP collection, and at a price that won't break the bank.

Product highlights:

  • moving-magnet design
  • 0.5mm bonded spherical diamond stylus
  • alloy tube cantilever
  • frequency response 18-27,000 Hz
  • stereo separation: 28 dB
  • channel balance: 0.5 dB
  • tracking force range: 1.5-2 grams
  • recommended tracking force: 2 grams
  • load impedance: 47k ohms
  • cartridge weight: 6 grams
  • warranty: 1 year
  • MFR # 844682000015

What's in the box:

  • Turntable cartridge (MM)
  • Plastic stylus guard
  • Case
  • 2 Mounting screws
  • 2 Nuts
  • 2 Plastic washers
  • Small screwdriver
  • Brush
  • Instructions

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Features & specs

Type MM
Mounting Standard
Stylus shape Spherical
Frequency response (Hz) 18-27,000
Tracking grams 2.0
Stereo separation (dB) 28
Output voltage (mV) 4.0
Load Impedance (Ohms) 47,000
Load Capacitance (pF) 100-200
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Features

Overview: The Sumiko Black Pearl is a moving magnet phono cartridge with an alloy cantilever, bonded spherical stylus, and 4.0 mV output. The Black Pearl cartridge offers superior construction and sound quality with an emphasis on real world performance.

Compatibility: The Sumiko Black Pearl turntable cartridge is an ideal replacement for any standard 1/2" mount turntable or headshell.

  • Turntables: The Sumiko Black Pearl turntable cartridge supports turntables manufactured by Pro-Ject, Technics, Sony, Pioneer, Dual, Kenwood, Marantz, Denon, etc..
  • Cartridges: The Sumiko Black Pearl turntable cartridge replaces any standard 1/2" mount cartridge from Shure, Audio Technica, Ortofon, Pickering, Empire, Grado, etc..

Note: This cartridge is designed to fit turntables that feature a standard 1/2" mount. It is not compatible with P-Mount style turntables.

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5 questions already asked

Q
Hi, what size mounting screws will this need?
gregory  Aug 03, 2022
1 answer
A
Greetings Gregory, and thank you for your question. The mountings screws are included with the cartridge, and fit any headshell that uses a two screw mounting system.
hogan  Aug 03, 2022 (Staff)
Q
Will this cartridge work on a Dual 1219?
jan  Jun 03, 2021
1 answer
A
Works great, thxs for recommendations for my dads turntable
robert  Jun 03, 2021
Q
Will this fit a Pioneer PL-X100 linear tracking turntable?
scott  Mar 26, 2019
1 answer
A
If I am correct, this turntable requires a P Mount Cartridge. The only way you could possibly mount this cartridge would be by acquiring something like the Audio-Technica AT-PMA1 Universal P-Mount to 1/2" Adapter. They can be had online for about $10.
dean  Apr 01, 2019
Q
How many pins are on the back? My arm had 4 wires that plug into the cartridge so I need to make sure it is compatible . Thx
mike  Dec 19, 2015
7 answers
A
it has 4 pins should hook up no problem
bob  Dec 30, 2015
A
It has 4 pins.
nicholas  Dec 20, 2015
A
Yes it has four pins that are color coded at the pins base
gregory  Dec 20, 2015
A
IT HAS 4PINS.
michael a  Dec 19, 2015
A
There are 4 that are color coded.
gary  Dec 19, 2015
A
Mike - 4 pins mine went on an older Denon table and works great.
ralph  Dec 19, 2015
A
Yes there are 4 pins on the back of the cartridge.
kenneth  Dec 19, 2015 (Staff)
Q
Does it fit my Pioneer PL-A 450 turntable?
raymond  Jan 16, 2014
1 answer
A
You will want to contact an Advisor by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat to discuss compatibility with your current system. They will be able to pull up your turntable and see if this will integrate. If it does not, then they will also be able to discuss other options with you.
jeff  Jan 16, 2014 (Staff)
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The Sumiko Pearl offers these features:
  • an extended, 12-30,000 Hz frequency response
  • 30dB channel separation for better stereo imaging
  • elliptical stylus design for more musical detail and improved tracking
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