The 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.
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.
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.
Mass & Dimension | 6.0g, 11.6 x 20.26 x 27.24mm (WxHxD) |
Stylus | 0.3 x 0.7mil Elliptical |
Cantilever | Aluminium 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 |
Capacitance | 100pF ? 200pF |
Compliance | 12×10-6cm/dyn @ 100Hz |
Vertical Tracking Angle | 25° |
Tracking Force Range | 1.5g ? 2.0g |
Recommended Tracking Force | 2.0g |