{"product_id":"sumiko-starling","title":"Sumiko - Starling","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSumiko - Starling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow Output Moving Coil Phono Cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarling implements a nude low-mass Microridge stylus, a boron cantilever and a carefully selected damper. We chose the Microridge stylus for its even-handed approach to detail retrieval, avoiding harsh and analytical tendencies. The boron cantilever is both low in mass and incredibly sturdy. It tediously conveys the finest movement of the stylus to the cross-coil. The coil is seated in a unique damper that provides excellent resonance control and enables sweeter high frequency extension. Our highly efficient magnetic circuit uses only the purest metals, thoughtfully positioned for minimal loss and distortion. The generator is secured to a PEEK mounting plate with the highest degree of mechanical stability. The mounting plate is then secured to our stiff alloy headblock, the assembly of which provides the perfect conduit through which uncontrolled resonance exits the cartridge to be dissipated harmlessly down the tonearm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eKey Technical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"txxDge notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"dR9shb_v,dR9shb_w\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=dR9shb_u\/TKHnVd\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAQQAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eStylus \u0026amp; Cantilever:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features a \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003enude Micro-Ridge stylus\u003c\/strong\u003e on a \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eboron cantilever\u003c\/strong\u003e for precise detail retrieval and a sweet, smooth high-frequency extension.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAQQAQ\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eOutput Voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e0.5mV\u003c\/strong\u003e, requiring a high-quality MC phono preamp or step-up transformer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAQQAg\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eFrequency Response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12Hz – 50kHz, offering a wide spectrum for deep silences and orchestral grandeur.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAQQAw\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.5g, designed to be mechanically stable on high-quality tonearms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"dR9shb_1i,dR9shb_1j\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=dR9shb_1h\/TKHnVd\" data-sae=\"\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-toolbar\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eSound Profile \u0026amp; Recognition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"txxDge notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"dR9shb_1t,dR9shb_1u\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=dR9shb_1s\/TKHnVd\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAYQAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003ePerformance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reviewers describe its sound as \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\"sweet and smooth\"\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \"dark, nano-detailed refinement\" that handles complex recordings with effortless poise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_row vc-row-wrapper vc-row-responsive-697e704c9ae79 vc_custom_1589404872968\" data-parallax_sense=\"30\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_row row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"six columns vc-column-extra-class-697e704c9af2a\" data-parallax_sense=\"30\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"six columns vc-column-extra-class-697e704c9b031\" data-parallax_sense=\"30\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_row vc-row-wrapper full_width_content vc-row-responsive-697e704c9b19f vc_custom_1589419382453\" data-parallax_sense=\"30\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_row row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twelve columns vc-column-extra-class-697e704c9b249\" data-parallax_sense=\"30\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e*  Stylus  -  \u003c\/strong\u003eNude Low-Mass Microridge (2.5 x 75µm)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_row vc-row-wrapper full_width_content vc-row-responsive-697e704c9b6aa vc_custom_1589419478277\" data-parallax_sense=\"30\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_row row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twelve columns vc-column-extra-class-697e704c9b73d\" data-parallax_sense=\"30\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e*  Cantilever  -  \u003c\/strong\u003e0.28mm Boron\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_row vc-row-wrapper full_width_content vc-row-responsive-697e704c9bb38 vc_custom_1589419499292\" data-parallax_sense=\"30\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_row row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twelve columns vc-column-extra-class-697e704c9bbc3\" data-parallax_sense=\"30\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e*  Coils  -  \u003c\/strong\u003eHigh-Purity Copper\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_row vc-row-wrapper full_width_content vc-row-responsive-697e704c9bfd9 vc_custom_1589419514032\" data-parallax_sense=\"30\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_row row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twelve columns vc-column-extra-class-697e704c9c066\" data-parallax_sense=\"30\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e*  Internal Impedance  -  \u003c\/strong\u003e28Ω (1kHz)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_row vc-row-wrapper full_width_content vc-row-responsive-697e704c9c462 vc_custom_1589419521978\" data-parallax_sense=\"30\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_row row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twelve columns vc-column-extra-class-697e704c9c500\" data-parallax_sense=\"30\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e*  Load Impedance  -  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u0026gt;100Ω (determine by ear)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_row vc-row-wrapper full_width_content vc-row-responsive-697e704c9c906 vc_custom_1589419532914\" data-parallax_sense=\"30\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_row row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twelve columns vc-column-extra-class-697e704c9c9a3\" data-parallax_sense=\"30\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e*  Frequency Response  -  \u003c\/strong\u003e12Hz – 50kHz\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_row vc-row-wrapper full_width_content vc-row-responsive-697e704c9cda4 vc_custom_1589419540837\" data-parallax_sense=\"30\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_row row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twelve columns vc-column-extra-class-697e704c9ce39\" data-parallax_sense=\"30\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e*  Output  -  \u003c\/strong\u003e0.5mV (3.54cm\/sec, 1kHz)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_row vc-row-wrapper full_width_content vc-row-responsive-697e704c9d3b7 vc_custom_1589419548718\" data-parallax_sense=\"30\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_row row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twelve columns vc-column-extra-class-697e704c9d461\" data-parallax_sense=\"30\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e*  Channel Separation  -  \u003c\/strong\u003e35dB (1kHz)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_row vc-row-wrapper full_width_content vc-row-responsive-697e704c9d8e9 vc_custom_1589419557208\" data-parallax_sense=\"30\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_row row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twelve columns vc-column-extra-class-697e704c9d98b\" data-parallax_sense=\"30\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e*  Channel Balance  -  \u003c\/strong\u003e0.5dB (1kHz)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_row vc-row-wrapper full_width_content vc-row-responsive-697e704c9e291 vc_custom_1589419574756\" data-parallax_sense=\"30\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_row row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twelve columns vc-column-extra-class-697e704c9e31c\" data-parallax_sense=\"30\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e*  Capacitance  -  \u003c\/strong\u003e100pF – 200pF\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_row vc-row-wrapper full_width_content vc-row-responsive-697e704c9e726 vc_custom_1589419582969\" data-parallax_sense=\"30\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_row row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twelve columns vc-column-extra-class-697e704c9e7b6\" data-parallax_sense=\"30\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_row vc-row-wrapper vc-row-responsive-697e704c9e9a7 vc_custom_1589405222492\" data-parallax_sense=\"30\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_row row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"six columns vc-column-extra-class-697e704c9eb12\" data-parallax_sense=\"30\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_row vc-row-wrapper full_width_content vc-row-responsive-697e704c9ec84 vc_custom_1589419592072\" data-parallax_sense=\"30\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_row row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twelve columns vc-column-extra-class-697e704c9ed2d\" data-parallax_sense=\"30\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e*  Tracking Force Range  -  \u003c\/strong\u003e1.8g – 2.2g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_row vc-row-wrapper full_width_content vc-row-responsive-697e704c9f148 vc_custom_1589419600453\" data-parallax_sense=\"30\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_row row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twelve columns vc-column-extra-class-697e704c9f1da\" data-parallax_sense=\"30\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e*  Recommended Tracking Force  -  \u003c\/strong\u003e2.0g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sumiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46047716049052,"sku":null,"price":2099.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/0595\/9324\/files\/Sumiko_Starling_0601.jpg?v=1769894112","url":"https:\/\/thesourceav.com\/products\/sumiko-starling","provider":"The Source AV","version":"1.0","type":"link"}