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Sumiko
Oriole Low Output Moving Coil Cartridge | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary | The Oriole upholds the refined, fatigue-free tonal balance that has made Sumiko a global benchmark. By integrating a low-impedance generator with a nude Shibata line-contact stylus, the Oriole represents a significant evolution from the Songbird, rivaling the legendary performance of the Starling. It delivers impeccable tracking and an emotionally charged dynamic range, characterised by lightning-fast transients and a sophisticated, "sweet" resolution. Wholly analog in nature, the Oriole renders music with a natural sense of ambiance and cohesion. Operating with near-silent groove noise, it allows music to emerge from a stark, "black" background, inviting the listener into an expansive and intimate soundstage. Key Features:
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| Reference | SUMIORIOLE1A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Specifications | Cartridge Specifications
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£1,499.00
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Sumiko
Oriole Low Output Moving Coil Cartridge
Summary
The Oriole upholds the refined, fatigue-free tonal balance that has made Sumiko a global benchmark. By integrating a low-impedance generator with a nude Shibata line-contact stylus, the Oriole represents a significant evolution from the Songbird, rivaling the legendary performance of the Starling.
It delivers impeccable tracking and an emotionally charged dynamic range, characterised by lightning-fast transients and a sophisticated, "sweet" resolution. Wholly analog in nature, the Oriole renders music with a natural sense of ambiance and cohesion. Operating with near-silent groove noise, it allows music to emerge from a stark, "black" background, inviting the listener into an expansive and intimate soundstage.
Key Features:
- Low Output Moving Coil
- Nude Shibata Natural Diamond Stylus
- Output (3.54cm/sec @ 1kHz): 0.3mV
- Cartridge Mass: 7.3g
SUMIORIOLE1A Specifications
| Output Voltage | (3.54cm/sec @ 1kHz): 0.3mV |
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| Cantilever Material | Hollow, Reinforced Al. (Ø0.5mm) |
| Channel Separation (@ 1000Hz) | 30dB |
| Frequency Response (20 - 20,000Hz) | 12Hz - 45KHz |
| Tracking Ability (@ 315Hz at Recommended Tracking Force) | 70μm |
| Compliance, Dynamic, Lateral | (100Hz): 12x10-6cm/dyne |
| Stylus Type | Nude Shibata (6.5μm x 40μm) |
| Coil Wire | High-Purity Copper |
| Channel balance at 1kHz | 0.5dB |
| Tracking Force Range | 1.8 - 2.2g (2.0g) |
| Internal Impedance | (1kHz): 5.5Ω |
| Cartridge Weight | 7.3g |