Sumiko Starling Moving Coil Cartridge

Sumiko Starling Moving Coil Cartridge

The Sumiko Starling Moving Coil Cartridge is the newest addition and flagship cartridge to hit the Sumiko cartridge range, this moving coil uses the same resonance-reducing body design as the already existing and successful Songbird but this time, the Starling introduces a long-grain boron cantilever with a micro-ridge stylus. This allows the Starling to completely distinguish all the different parts of your classical music whilst still preserving the air and space required. The mechanical silence of the Starling concedes dynamic linearity across the entire spectrum that allows it to handle even the most demanding passages with effortless poise and convincing drive.

Here are some key features of this cartridge:

Moving Coil cartridge with MicroRidge stylus
Long-grain boron cantilever
Exceptional sonic characteristics, with deep silences
Ultra-low resonance open architecture design
Overhead mounting design
Easy to set-up and install

Who is Sumiko? 

For nearly 40 years, SUMIKO has provided the finest array of phono cartridges to discriminating analogue enthusiasts around the world. The long list of iconic models produced or imported by SUMIKO reads like a “who’s who” of analogue audio's illustrious past.

Sumiko brand is one of the largest importers and distributors of Hi-End products in North America. Joining the Fine Sounds Group team, it takes care of the widespread distribution of the products of all the brands in the Holding. In total harmony with the other companies in the group, Sumiko shares the importance of attention to high quality, technological research and design, focusing on and anticipating market trends.