Sumiko Starling Moving Coil Cartridge

The Sumiko Starling Moving Coil Cartridge is made for connoisseurs of audio who want the best. Its sound quality pushes analogue playbacks to new horizons, resulting in the finest audio, which can engage the audience from the very first note.

Sumiko Starling Moving Coil Cartridge

The Sumiko Starling Moving Coil Cartridge is the flagship open architecture cartridge from Sumiko. Offering authentic high end sound from a meticulously engineered device.

Aiming For Excellence

Sumiko designed every aspect of the Starling Moving Coil with care. It is an open-architecture moving coil cartridge that renders the grandeur of an orchestra while still preserving air and space. Also, it delivers every detail of a nuanced Jazz recording with its responsive dynamics and deep silences.

The benefit of the physical design is that resonances often associated with external housings are eliminated in the Starling. To enhance this further, the cartridge also boasts a CNC-precision milled high-grade aluminium mounting plate, allowing the cartridge system to perform effortlessly.

Nothing But The Best

The long-grain boron cantilever employed in the Starling Moving Coil provides class-leading energy transfer from the stylus to the coils. Further, the synthetic rubber suspension system optimises the hardness and repulsion factor for a controlled acoustic performance over a long lifespan.

The sophisticated Sumiko Starling design yields a combination of superior dynamics and excellent long-term tracking capabilities. When finished with the specially ground, low-mass, high-end MicroRidge stylus.

A True Reference

As part of the Reference Series, Sumiko was painstakingly crafted by hand, requiring hours of labour. After assembly, final adjustments are made using a battery of test records, and performance is further hand-calibrated for your enjoyment.

The Starling is a traditional “low output” moving coil. Still, its fidelity and technical characteristics mean that it delivers a truly high-end sound when paired with the appropriate equipment in a high-end vinyl system.

Precision Matched with Performance

The Starling has been easily called the cartridge of the future due to its exacting standards and sheer precision. All the features of the cartridge are designed to extract every bit of your vinyl collection. Guaranteeing a listening experience like nothing before.

One of a kind Engineering

Starling is an excellent example of the best audio engineering. By incorporating high technology and the highest quality materials, the cartridge not only produces clear, precise sound but also impresses even the most discerning music enthusiasts.

Features and Advantages

• Exquisite Sound Quality: Delivers unprecedented clarity and depth. Such that every subsequent listen feels like the first time.
• Elite Precision: A modern and stylish design captures the groove on the record and distinguishes the small bits at the end of the track
• Wide Compatibility: Suitable for a wide range of turntables. Making it easy to change your setup as needed.
• Long-lasting Durability: Lasts through wear and tear over time. Thanks to a pair of strong electric seams. Protects against scratches and potential damage.
• Enlarged Record Longevity: Protects and prevents the deterioration of your records. Making it ideal for extensive collections.

Specifications

• Cartridge Type: Moving Coil (MC) Cartridge
• Stylus: MicroRidge diamond
• Frequency Response: 10Hz – 50kHz
• Output Voltage: 0.5mV
• Channel Separation: 35dB at 1kHz
• Channel Balance: 0.5dB
• Load Impedance: Recommended 100Ω – 1kΩ
• Tracking Force Range: 1.8 – 2.2 grams
• Compliance: High

Summary of the Sumiko Starling Return

Sumiko Starling cartridge is the solution for those vinyl music enthusiasts who dig deep. What makes the cartridge so interesting is its ability to retrieve the record’s hidden grooves. The sound is balanced, vivacious and warm. The quality of this cartridge is indeed very high for the listener.

The Rise of Brand Loyalty

Starling is a gem that will surely convince the most discerning music fan to buy. The innovative features are of such a high level that they can satisfy even the most discerning music lovers. It is built using high-quality components. Thanks to its pioneering technology, the cartridge’s performance has become flawless.

A New Time of Inspiration

Reference Series’s Sumiko, Starling, is a model which is an ideal mix of contemporary functionality and traditional design. It is also an ageless investment in the audio sphere, as it is the best for producing sound. Therefore, every vinyl playing will be a moment you won’t want to miss.