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Sumiko Pearl

Moving magnet phono cartridge

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Our take on the Sumiko Pearl

by Dave Bar

Out-of-this-world sound at a down-to-earth price

With its extended frequency response and groove-hugging elliptical diamond stylus, the Sumiko Pearl delivers the kind of gripping performance that'll keep your toes tapping from the very first note to the very last drum roll. Cymbal splashes come across as natural, open, and airy, while bass lines are rendered tight, deep, and tuneful. Even surface noise, one of vinyl's Achilles heels, is pushed far off into the background. You'll enjoy sparkling clarity and warmth with every disc in your treasured vinyl library.


Highlights:

  • moving-magnet design
  • 0.2 x 0.8mm bonded elliptical diamond stylus
  • alloy tube cantilever
  • frequency response 12-30,000 Hz
  • output voltage: 4 mV
  • stereo separation: 30 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
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    • Turntable cartridge (MM)
    • Plastic stylus guard
    • Plastic case
    • 2 Mounting screws
    • 2 Nuts
    • 2 Plastic washers
    • Small screwdriver
    • Brush
    • Instructions

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    Features

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

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

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

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    4 out of 5

    Sumiko Pearl phoho cartridge

    Written By Martin, Thief River Falls, MN on Sunday, May 05, 2013
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    The Sumiko Pearl phono cartridge does a nice job of relayuing the music from my lps to my receiver, speakers, ect. The phono cartridge was easy to install and it came with the longer bolts, washers, and nuts. Which I needed. But you have to look for them. There hidden in the bottom of the box the phono cartridge came in. Again I like the Sumiko Pearl phono cartridge. It is a nice match to my Technics SL-5200 turntable ( OLDIE BUT GOODIE )..
    Pros:
    Sounds NICE. All parts included. Easy installation. Very HAPPY with my purchase.
    Cons:
    Had longer bolts from a previous cartridge that I used. Found the bolts that came with the phono cartridge two days later when I was going through the cartridge box before disposal...Hidden compartment in the bottom of the box.Cartridge could use some horozantial lines across its top surface to make the alaginment of the cartridge a little easer. All-N-ALL the Sumiko Pearl is a nice phono cartridge.
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    4 out of 5

    Sumiko Pearl

    Written By Anonymous, mililani, hi on Thursday, April 11, 2013
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    Easy install and picks up the sound
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    5 out of 5

    Returning the old to new

    Written By John G, Forestville, Maryland on Tuesday, January 22, 2013
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    After replacing my old cartridge with the Sumiko Pearl,it was musical nirvava,I have album's that are forty-plus year's old,and the sound that came out of my speaker's was unbelieveable!
    Pros:
    Sound reproduction
    Cons:
    NONE!
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    5 out of 5

    Great Sound Reproduction

    Written By CPW, Hazel Green,AL on Sunday, October 07, 2012
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    I replaced a Shure cartridge and I am very pleased with the sound reproduction of the Sumiko Pearl. I have a lot of vinyl that I have taken care of over the years and was thrilled by the Sumiko Pearl. Great product and I would recommend it to anyone.
    Pros:
    Great sound reproduction
    Cons:
    None
    2 out of 2 people found this helpful
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    5 out of 5

    Best Value

    Written By Anonymous, Columbus, OH on Saturday, August 18, 2012
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    Smooth sound across the spectrum without any frequency being overloaded. You won't be disappointed here.
    Pros:
    Good bang for the buck.
    Cons:
    None
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    5 out of 5

    Excellent Cartridge

    Written By Shermanm4, Lakewood, CO on Tuesday, February 07, 2012
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    Excellent cartridge, beats my reference champ the Shure M97xe. Smooth as the shure, but more detail.
    Pros:
    Price, sound.
    Cons:
    None
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