Sumiko Pearl Moving Magnet Cartridge

Seated atop the entry-level range of classic Oysters, our classic Pearl phono cartridge has been dazzling listeners for decades. Physically compatible with most tonearms on the market and a perfect fit for any MM system, it’s a reminder that one doesn’t have to exhaust their budget to achieve next-level sound quality. Dynamic yet smooth and incredibly musical, it’s an evenly-balanced cartridge with enticing highs, decisive mids & deep, well-rounded bass. Pearl introduces our 0.3 x 0.7mil elliptical stylus, heightening detail retrieval, adding brilliance & improving on the stereo imaging of its sibling Black Pearl.

Our Classic Oysters

Over 40 years and worldwide, our classic Oyster Series has left thousands of captivated listeners in its wake. The series is comprised of our Oyster (MM), Black Pearl (MM), Pearl (MM), Blue Point No. 2 (HOMC) & Blue Point Special EVO III (H & LOMC) — each capable of delivering a degree of refinement you have yet to hear from your turntable system. The cartridges have established themselves over decades as high-value gems that dependably out-perform listeners’ expectations for their dollar. Marked by honesty in analog reproduction, our Oyster Series remains true to what’s in the groove, impressively and convincingly voiced to bring you closer to your music.

Hand-Crafted in Japan

From Oyster to Reference, each Sumiko phono cartridge is crafted by hand in Yokohama, Japan — near the waters where our namesake Oysters dwell. We’ve selected by ear the finest materials that combine to deliver performance that has enlightened generations of listeners. Each design is thoroughly auditioned until perfected. Production is then executed by world-class cartridge makers with a collective eye for precision & quality. The result is a full horizon of cartridges eager to introduce themselves to your analog system — we firmly believe there’s a perfect cartridge for you here.

Specifications

Moving Magnet

Mass & Dimension

6.0g, 11.6 x 20.26 x 27.24mm (WxHxD)

Stylus

0.3 x 0.7mil Elliptical

Cantilever

Aluminum Pipe

Coils

High-Purity Copper

Internal Impedance

1,130Ω

Load Impedance

47kΩ

Frequency Response

12Hz – 30kHz

Output

4mV @ 1kHz

Channel Separation

30dB @ 1kHz

Channel Balance

0.5dB @ 1kHz

Compliance

12×10-6cm/dyn @ 100Hz

Capacitance

100pF – 200pF

Vertical Tracking Angle

25°

Tracking Force Range

1.5g – 2.0g

Recommended Tracking Force

2.0g

Replacement Stylus Unit

RS Pearl