Sumiko Blackbird High Output MC

Type: High-Output MC
Frequency Response:
10Hz - 50kHz
Output Voltage: 2.5 mV
Load Impedance: 47k ohms
Channel Seperation: 35dB at 1kHz
Channel Balance: 0.5 at 1kHz
Cantilever: Solid Boron
Stylus Type: Low-mass Elliptical
Compliance: 12 x 10-6 cm/dyne
Tracking Force Range:
1.8 - 2.2 grams
Recommended Force: 2.0 grams
Cartridge Weight: 9.6 grams

Designed for exceedingly low noise
levels, wide dynamic range and the
highest possible fidelity in its price
class, Blackbird is destined to become
an analog classic. Exceptional
performance is achieved by the
open-generator body design and
rigid generator housing that prevents
the build-up of both external and
internal resonances and that create
distortions common to closed body
designs. Additionally, a hand-ground
elliptical stylus fitted to a Long Grain
Boron cantilever provides efficient
energy transfer from stylus to coil
resulting in superior tracking, extended
low frequency response and superior
dynamic range. Suitable for use with
a wide range of tonearm designs the
Blackbird is the latest manifestation
of Sumiko’s most recent thinking,
listening and refinement of phono
cartridge design.