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Unconditional Satisfaction GuaranteeNo Shipping Fees Above 302 Months to Decide. Returns Simplified.Introducing the Sumiko Starling Moving Coil (MC) Phono Cartridge, now available at RockOnAV. This next-generation reference pickup is meticulously designed to deliver unparalleled audio fidelity, bringing your vinyl records to life with exceptional clarity and depth.
If picture is worth 1000 words, Starling propels the question of what a sonic image might be worth. Evident in the very existence of our hobby is musics unique ability to reach us with a certain profundity that exists well outside of what we can hear. It can be said that feelings are what were chasing, and if invoked by the most convincing portrayal of your dearest recordings, those feelings can be all the more profound. A sonic image can thus be priceless, and weve designed Starling to realize that image in your system. Added to the resonance-optimized headblock & generator borrowed from Songbird, Starling implements a rigid boron cantilever finished with an ultra-low-mass Microridge stylus. Microridge is a diamond profile highly regarded worldwide for its even-handedness while simultaneously delivering richness & clarity. Bonded to our assembly, rarely has this famous stylus achieved such agility in the groove certainly not at Starlings price. What you experience is gorgeously suspended sonic imagery that places you just where you want to be front & center.
We are immeasurably excited about these recent additions to our Reference open-body MC lineup. Our latest darlings Songbird & Starling are a heavy refinement on our tried & true Blackbird & BPS EVO III designs. Securely anchored to a highly rigid, resonance-optimized headblock, our new generator is free to work its magic with the utmost control, free of unwanted internal resonance. The generator assembly is flexible and sturdy, offering the highest fidelity possible in a perfect balance of clarity and romance. The result is industry-leading, holographic imaging with irresistibly true sweetness. Each delivers a degree of honesty & refinement that we couldnt be more proud of, nor more excited for you to hear for yourself.
As user-replaceable styli are not on an option for moving coil phono cartridges, remember that any of our MCs, functional or otherwise, can be returned to your dealer in a re-tip exchange a discount on a new cartridge of equal or greater value sparing you expense when your stylus heads south! Heres how it works The cartridge you own is worth 30% its retail value in trade. As an example, if you have a cartridge with a retail value of $1000, its worth $300 in trade toward your new cartridge. All trade-ins must be done through an authorized dealer. Note: our trade program is valid within the United States only.
From Oyster to Reference, each Sumiko phono cartridge is crafted by hand in Yokohama, Japan near the waters where our namesake Oysters dwell. Weve selected by ear the finest materials that combine to deliver performance that has enlightened generations of listeners. Each design is thoroughly auditioned until perfected. Production is then executed by world-class cartridge makers with a collective eye for precision & quality. The result is a full horizon of cartridges eager to introduce themselves to your analog system we firmly believe theres a perfect cartridge for you here.
