Black Pearl for black gold

The Black Pearl has inherited the gentle character of its sibling, the Oyster, and features an improved housing that allows for an extended frequency response. This paves the way for greater nuance and better stereo imaging within a more coherent soundstage. The Black Pearl offers hours of listening pleasure, is known for its excellent value, pairs perfectly with any MM phono stage, and is physically compatible with a wide range of tonearms.

Handmade in Japan

From the Oyster to the Reference, every Sumiko phono cartridge is crafted by hand in Yokohama, Japan—near the waters where the oysters for which they are named reside. Sumiko selects the finest materials by ear, which together yield a performance that has enlightened generations of listeners. Each design is thoroughly tested until perfected. Production is then carried out by world-class artisans with a shared eye for precision and quality.

Suitable for light to medium-weight tonearms. Also suitable for headshells that only allow the cartridge to be screwed in from below, such as those found on older Thorens turntables.

Technical specifications:

Output voltage: 4mV

Amplifier connection/load: Phono MM/47kΩ

Weight: 6g

Dynamic compliance, lateral: 12μm*

Stylus type: Spherical (R 18μm).

Tracking force: 2g

* Compliance measured at 100Hz

Herstellerangaben:

Sumiko Phono Cartridges
1176 95th Ave N
Maple Grove
553112814 , MN
USA
info@sumikophoncartridges.com

Verantwortliche Person:

Sonus Faber
10 A. Meucci Street
36057 , Arcugnano VI
Italy
info@sonusfaber.com