Sumiko Blackbird Moving Coil Cartridge

Designed for exceedingly low noise levels, wide dynamic range and the highest possilbe fidelity in its price class, Blackbird is destined to become an analog classic. Each cartridge is assembled using time honored, labor intensive techniques, hand calibrated and critically auditioned to meet the most rigorous standards of consistancy. The main advantage of high output moving coil cartridges is the elimination of any additional gain stages, resulting in an overall reduction of the noise floor. With 2.5mV directly driving a standard 47k Ohm MM RIAA phono stage, the best possible signal to noise ratio is realised. Nothing but music emerges from your most treasured recordings.

SPECIFICATIONS
Cartridge Type High output MC
Stylus Type Low mass elliptical
Cantilever Long grain Boron
Dynamic Compliance (x10-6 cm/dyne)12
Frequency Response 10Hz-50Khz
Output Voltage/Channel 2.5mV
Internal Impedance 135 Ohms
Channel Separation 35dB @ 1kHz
Channel Balance 0.5dB @ 1kHz
Tracking Force Range 1.8 ­ 2.2 grams
Cartridge Weight 9.6 grams
Mounting System Standard 0.5” hole spacing

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