Sumiko Starling MC Cartridge

Name: Sumiko Starling MC Cartridge
Brand: The Music Room
SKU: 98088
Price: 1299.0 USD
Availability: InStock

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The Sumiko Starling is a low-output moving coil cartridge featuring a 0.5mV output voltage, 12Hz–50kHz frequency response, a nude MicroRidge stylus, and a rigid boron cantilever. Serving as a cornerstone component for analog playback, this open-architecture design dissipates mechanical resonance directly away from delicate signal paths. Its unshielded body utilizes an aluminum headblock paired with a PEEK mounting plate to maximize structural rigidity and magnetic efficiency. High-purity copper cross-coils and an internal impedance of 28 ohms optimize signal transfer, delivering exceptional dynamic agility and lower mechanical impedance.

Critical acclaim highlights this cartridge for its effortless detail retrieval, expansive soundstage, and organic tonal balance that never tilts into harshness. High-end audio publications like Hi-Fi News praise its ability to extract micro-details from record grooves while maintaining a refined presentation. Reviewers consistently note that its superior tracking ability and vanishingly low noise floor allow complex passages to unfold with captivating realism.

Integrating this level of analog engineering into your system removes the final veil between the listener and the master recording. By delivering uncompromised transparency and precise temporal accuracy, it transforms vinyl playback into a vivid, emotionally engaging concert experience. For the dedicated enthusiast, it represents a definitive investment in ultimate sonic purity.

Brand	Sumiko
Type	Cartridges
MSRP	$2,099.00
SKU #	98088
Cosmetic Rating	8 - Very good condition with minimal visible cosmetic wear including some light patina on the brass body of the cartridge. The stylus and cantilever are in excellent condition, this cartridge has been well taken care of and is in wonderful condition overall.
Functional Notes	Operational condition of this item is excellent, fully tested and no issues found.
Age	Unknown
Owners	1
Service History	None

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