Feature
●Moving magnet cartridge with spherical stylus
●High output for easy matching to a phono stage
●Wide frequency response for a smooth and warm sound
●Replacement Stylus and Stylus Guard Available
Description
Classic Moving Magnet Phono Pickup
Borrowing the smooth character of its sibling Oyster, Black Pearl implements an improved housing that allows for wider frequency response. This makes way for more nuance and greater stereo imaging in a more cohesive soundstage. Enjoyable for hours on end, Black Pearl is famously high in value, pairs perfectly with any MM phonostage and is physically compatible with a wide array of tonearms.
Our Classic Oysters
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 outperform listeners’ expectations for their dollar.
Hand-Crafted in Japan
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 a performance that has enlightened generations of listeners. Each design is thoroughly auditioned until perfected. Production is then performed by world-class cartridge makers with a collective eye for precision & quality.