LAB REVIEW
- Sumiko’s top of the line moving magnet (MM) model
- nude line-contact diamond stylus
- upgraded resonance-optimized housing
- according to Sumiko, this model competes with similarly priced MC models
- hand-crafted in Japan
- 0.5mm aluminum Pipe
” It’s shockingly quiet and thus transparent as can be, skillfully tracing even the most complicated passages your LP collection has to offer. Expect effortless dynamic handling, depth and clarity over a black background, impeccably realistic transience and images that leap from your soundstage but remain naturally positioned.” – Sumiko
KEY FEATURES
- Cartridge Type: Moving Magnet
- Output Voltage/Channel: 2.5mV @ 1kHz
- Stylus Tip: 0.2×0.8mm Nude Line-Contact
- Cantilever: Aluminum
- Tracking Force: 1.8-2.2g
- Frequency Response: 12Hz-35KHz
- Channel Separation: 30dB/1KHz
- Channel Balance: 0.5dB/1KHz
- Compliance: 12×10-6mm/dyne
- Load Impedance: 47kOhm
- Cartridge Weight 6.5g