{"product_id":"sumiko-starling-low-output-moving-coil-cartridge","title":"Sumiko - Starling - Low Output Moving Coil Cartridge","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sumiko Starling is a reference-grade low output moving coil cartridge engineered for listeners seeking extraordinary detail, musicality, and natural tonal balance. Combining a nude low-mass Microridge stylus, ultra-rigid boron cantilever, and sophisticated resonance management, the Starling delivers breathtaking transparency, expansive imaging, and effortless realism without sacrificing warmth or listenability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIts open-body architecture minimizes coloration by allowing unwanted energy to dissipate through the PEEK generator mounting plate and precision alloy headblock into the tonearm. Paired with Sumiko's highly efficient moving coil generator and carefully selected damping system, the Starling produces exceptional dynamics, low distortion, and a remarkably quiet background that reveals every nuance of your favorite recordings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted in Yokohama, Japan by the skilled artisans at Excel Sound, the Starling represents the pinnacle of Sumiko's Reference Series and offers uncompromising analog performance for the most discerning vinyl enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#f39c12;\"\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReference Series low output moving coil (MC) cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNude low-mass Microridge stylus (2.5 × 75 μm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltra-lightweight 0.28 mm boron cantilever\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen-body architecture for reduced resonance and coloration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePEEK generator mounting plate for exceptional mechanical stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision alloy headblock for superior energy transfer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-purity copper coils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide bandwidth with exceptional detail, imaging, and dynamics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted in Yokohama, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEligible for Sumiko Re-Tip Exchange program (U.S. only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#f39c12;\"\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low Output Moving Coil (MC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStylus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nude Low-Mass Microridge (2.5 × 75 μm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCantilever:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.28 mm Boron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoils:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-Purity Copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 mV (3.54 cm\/sec @ 1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 Hz – 50 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannel Separation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 dB @ 1 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannel Balance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt;0.5 dB @ 1 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInternal Impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 28 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Load Impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt;100 Ω (optimize by ear)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Capacitance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100–200 pF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompliance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 × 10⁻⁶ cm\/dyn @ 100 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVertical Tracking Angle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTracking Force Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.8–2.2 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Tracking Force:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.0 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.4 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplacement Program:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sumiko Re-Tip Exchange (Dealer Program)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandcrafted In:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sumiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51919684206880,"sku":null,"price":2099.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/3728\/1568\/files\/salon-1-audio-sumiko-starling-cartridge.webp?v=1782589124","url":"https:\/\/salon1audio.com\/products\/sumiko-starling-low-output-moving-coil-cartridge","provider":"Salon 1 Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}