{"product_id":"sumiko-songbird-low","title":"Sumiko - Songbird Low","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSumiko - Songbird Low\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow Output Moving Coil Phono Cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe low output rendition of Songbird represents the peak performance of this design. Moving mass and internal impedance are dramatically reduced by requiring far fewer turns of copper in the coils. As a result, detail, dynamics, resolution, and transients all improve. Like the high output version, Songbird Low benefits from our famous open-architecture design that prevents intrusive resonance from coloring and distorting sound. It is clear but not forward, approaching music with tonal balance and cohesive, intelligent soundstaging. Highs are sweet and extended, mids are rich and clear. Bass is full, textured and deep-reaching. There is an understated elegance in its ability to effortlessly portray the whole sonic picture — nothing overdone, nothing underdone. Free of fatiguing distractions, it draws you deeply into the soundstage wherein you can enjoy the most intimate nuances of your favorite recordings. Images are confidently suspended and rife with dynamic allure, always encouraging you keep on listening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIABAX\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwionf2P2LaSAxXTIEQIHVXyG5YQ_ZkOegYIAQgAEBc\" id=\"aim-chrome-initial-inline-async-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-scope-id=\"turn\" class=\"CKgc1d\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAAQAA\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjohZyQ2LaSAxW2JEQIHS6tCYAQ2O0OegQIABAA\" data-wiz-uids=\"PEOyve_2\" data-aimmrs=\"true\" data-subtree=\"aimc\" class=\"Zkbeff\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" class=\"pWvJNd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-processed=\"true\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjohZyQ2LaSAxW2JEQIHS6tCYAQ3KYQegQIABAB\" class=\"mZJni Dn7Fzd\" data-xid=\"VpUvz\" data-container-id=\"main-col\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-processed=\"true\" data-container-id=\"5\" style=\"display: contents;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" class=\"otQkpb\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features and User Experience\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-wiz-uids=\"PEOyve_s,PEOyve_t\" class=\"txxDge notranslate\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sae=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=PEOyve_r\/TKHnVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" class=\"vKEkVd\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAQQAA\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-complete=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eSound Quality\u003c\/strong\u003e: Reviewers praise the Songbird Low \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003efor its ability to deliver sweet, extended highs, a rich midrange, and deep, full bass, providing an immersive listening experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAQQAw\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-complete=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eImaging \u0026amp; Soundstage\u003c\/strong\u003e: The open-body architecture minimizes resonance, which, according to Sumiko, results in \"industry-leading holographic imaging\" and an expansive, deep soundstage that places the listener among the instruments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAQQBA\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-complete=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eDetail \u0026amp; Dynamics\u003c\/strong\u003e: The cartridge excels at digging out subtle \"micro details\" and handling complex dynamics with poise and effortlessness, hallmarks of a serious high-end pickup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAQQBQ\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-complete=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eForgiveness\u003c\/strong\u003e: Despite its high-end performance, some experts note a forgiving nature with less-than-perfect recordings, making it a versatile choice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAQQBg\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-complete=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eDesign\u003c\/strong\u003e: The open-body (skeletal) design is attractive but makes installation slightly more delicate than with full-body cartridges; however, a plastic guard helps during 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