Sumiko Songbird Moving Coil Cartridge

An elliptical stylus design available in a 0.5 mV low-output version, and a 2.5 mV high output

Sumiko's newest open-architecture moving coil cartridge provides an amazing acoustic return on a relatively small investment in your analog setup. The newly developed chassis design is extremely rigid, eliminating the need for any resonance-prone housing. The long 7-micron stylus face handles different cutting angles well, creating amazingly detailed but relaxed sound in a wide variety of setups. The Songbird is an excellent choice for anyone looking to drastically upgrade the analog section of their system at an excellent value.

Specifications

Cartridge Type: Moving Coil

Stylus Type: Elliptical (0.3 x 0.7 mil)

Cantilever: ⌀0.5 mm reinforced aluminum pipe

Coils: High-purity copper

Internal Impedance (Low, High): 28 Ω, 135 Ω (1 kHz)

Output Voltage (Low, High): 0.5 mV, 2.5 mV (3.54 cm/sec, 1 kHz)

Load Impedance (Low, High): >100 Ω, 47 kΩ

Frequency Response: 12 Hz–30 kHz

Channel Separation: 30 dB (1 kHz)

Channel Balance: <1 dB (1 kHz)

Compliance: 12 x 10^-6 cm/dyn (100 Hz)

Capacitance: 100 pF–200 pF

Vertical Tracking Angle: 20°

Tracking Force Range: 1.8 g–2.2 g

Recommended Force: 2.0 g

Cartridge Weight: 7.4 g

Replacement Stylus Unit: Re-tip exchange; see dealer