{"product_id":"sumiko-songbird-high-output","title":"Sumiko Songbird High Output MC Cartridge ","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"is--six-shortdescription\"\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Connection to the MM phono input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Outstandingly natural sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Ideal for voices and natural instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Very good scanning capability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Elliptical needle grind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Resonance-optimized housing \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"buybox--inner\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan href=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product--configurator\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe singing cartridge – with high output voltage for MM phono inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Sumiko Songbird is particularly well-suited for vocals and acoustic instruments. It delivers the sweetest highs over a robust, rich, yet clear low-midrange. Like its big sibling, the Starling, the Songbird allows the soundscape to float in a highly controlled manner. With the Songbird, you're immersed in the soundscape, surrounded by naturally positioned instruments, very close to the subtle nuances of the musical material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eClear and ultra-musical, with just the right amount of warmth, the Songbird offers a deep and wide soundstage with plenty of detail. You'll be amazed at the surprises it offers, even in recordings you think you already know well. The Songbird is holographic in a way that rivals the significantly more expensive Starling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Songbird's new generator is securely anchored in a highly rigid, resonance-optimized housing block, allowing it to work its magic with utmost control, free from unwanted internal resonance. The generator unit is flexible and robust, offering the highest possible fidelity with a perfect balance of clarity and drama. The result is an industry-leading holographic imaging experience with an irresistibly 'real' feel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe Sumiko Songbird is suitable for medium and heavy tonearms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan\u003eOutput voltage: 2.5 mV\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAmplifier connection\/termination: Phono MM \/ 47 kΩ)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan\u003eWeight: 8.5 g\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan\u003eDynamic needle compliance, lateral: 12 μm*\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan\u003eScanning diamond: elliptical (r\/R 8 x 18 μm).\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan\u003eTracking force: 2 g\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e * Needle compliance measured at 100 Hz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Sumiko\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eSumiko\u003c\/em\u003e is a Japanese girl’s name that means something like “child of kindness” or “beautiful child”.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFrom the Oyster models to the Reference series, Sumiko handcrafts every pickup in the Land of Smiles, close to the waters where the eponymous oysters live, and has been doing so for over 40 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe model lines: Oyster and Reference\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe Oyster series includes the MM cartridges Oyster, Black Pearl, Pearl, Rainier, Olympia, Moonstone, Wellfleet and Amethyst as well as the MC Blue Point No. 3, which is available as a high- and low-output MC.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Reference Cartridge series includes four MC models: Songbird, Starling, Celebration 40, and Palo Santos Presentation. The Songbird is also available in high- and low-output MC versions. The Songbird and Starling are open-ended, meaning they don't have cabinets. The generators of the Celebration 40 and Palo Santos Presentation are housed in wooden cabinets with an open bottom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAll Sumiko cartridges come with a stylus guard. This is especially important for cartridges without a housing. Sumiko also understands that the eye is important and ships its cartridges in high-quality packaging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpgrade of the MM cartridges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eYou can upgrade your Sumiko MM cartridge by simply replacing the stylus cantilever. Important: All upgradeable cartridges operate with the same tracking force—so no adjustment work is necessary after upgrading the stylus cantilever.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSince the Black Pearl and Pearl are identical except for the stylus, a Pearl stylus upgrades the Black Pearl to the Pearl. The generators also differ in the Rainier through Amethyst models. You can read more about the differences in this excellent report by Bernhard Rietschel from LowBeats magazine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe advantages of the higher-quality needle insert: Lighter needle carriers, a bare or better-cut diamond, or a better polish of the diamond – against or with the structure of the diamond crystal lattice – significantly improve the sound quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpgrade steps stereo needles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan\u003eRainier – simplest needle carrier. Elliptical-cut diamond (r\/R 8 x 18µm)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan\u003eOlympia – better selected* sensing diamond. Elliptical cut diamond (r\/R 8 x 18µm)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan\u003eMoonstone – lighter aluminum stylus. Elliptical cut diamond (r\/R 8 x 18µm)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWellfleet – nude diamond with elliptical cut (r\/R 8 x 18µm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAmethyst – bare line contact cut (r\/R 5 x 20µm).\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOptional shellac sylus for MM cartridges:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFor the models Rainier to Amethyst there is a Stylus RS78 with spherical (R 76µm) needle cut for shellac records.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sumiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55150095106423,"sku":"","price":999.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/3567\/9607\/files\/Sumiko_SongBirdHi.jpg?v=1775237058","url":"https:\/\/klang-maschine.de\/en\/products\/sumiko-songbird-high-output","provider":"Klang Maschine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}