{"product_id":"sumiko-songbird-mc-cartridge","title":"Sumiko Songbird MC Cartridge","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Songbird was created to take the iconic\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.henleyaudio.co.uk\/products\/BluePoint-Special-Evo3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.henleyaudio.co.uk\/products\/BluePoint-Special-Evo3\"\u003eBlue Point Special\u003c\/a\u003e and enhance the design for a step up in both construction and fidelity, taking a great leap toward true high-end audio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNo aspect of the cartridge's design was left to chance. Inspired by the range-topping Starling, the Songbird is an open-architecture moving coil cartridge that excels at providing rich vocals, while also delivering low-mids and bass with poise and control. The benefit of the physical design is that resonances often associated with external housings are eliminated in the Songbird, yet to enhance this further the cartridge also boasts a CNC-precision milled high-grade aluminium mounting plate so the cartridge system can perform effortlessly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe coated aluminium cantilever employed in the Songbird provides excellent energy transfer from the stylus to the coils. Further, the synthetic rubber suspension system is tuned so the hardness and repulsion factor are optimised for a controlled acoustic performance over a long lifespan. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe sophisticated Songbird design results in a combination of superior dynamics and excellent long term tracking ability. When finished with Sumiko's popular 0.3 x 0.7 micron elliptical low-mass stylus, you can guarantee it will always sing as beautifully as its name suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs it's part of the Reference Series, the Songbird is painstakingly crafted by hand in a process that involves hours of labour. After assembly, final adjustments are made using a battery of test records, and performance is hand-calibrated for your enjoyment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Songbird is available in two output options. The standard \"Low\" output version has an output voltage comparable to most other moving coils, and requires either a step-up transformer or an MC phono stage for matching to a hi-fi system. The \"High\" output version is a type that many other cartridge manufacturers have struggled to achieve with such success. SUMIKO high output moving coils can be paired with almost any MM phono stage, and the Songbird marries a low-mass cantilever to a powerful generator system for 2.5mV of output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSongbird is truly a high-end cartridge without the esoteric price tag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMoving Coil cartridge with 0.3 x 0.7 micron Elliptical stylus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRich vocals and excellent mid-low\/bass performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUltra-low resonance open architecture design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePure copper wires\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOverhead mounting design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAvailable in two output versions, to suit any listening system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEasy to set-up and install\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSongbird Low\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0.5px\" class=\"table table-striped table-bordered table-responsive;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequency Response:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12Hz - 40kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput Voltage:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5mV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLoad Impedance:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt; 100Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChannel Seperation:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30dB @ 1kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChannel Balance:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt;0.5dB@ 1kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStylus Type:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElliptical \/ 0.3 x 0.7 micron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompliance:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12x10-6 cm\/dyn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInternal Impedance:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTracking Force Range:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.8 - 2.2g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Force:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.0g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCartridge Weight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.5g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSongbird High\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0.5px\" class=\"table table-striped table-bordered table-responsive;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequency Response:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12Hz - 40kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput Voltage:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5mV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLoad Impedance:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47kΩ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChannel Seperation:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30dB @ 1kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChannel Balance:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt;0.5dB@ 1kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompliance:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12x10-6 cm\/dyn @ 100Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTracking Force Range:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.8 - 2.2g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Force:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.0g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCartridge Weight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.5g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Sumiko","offers":[{"title":"Low","offer_id":42544071606526,"sku":"38982319602367","price":17729.0,"currency_code":"MXN","in_stock":true},{"title":"High","offer_id":42544071639294,"sku":"50985731302368","price":17729.0,"currency_code":"MXN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2222\/0805\/products\/Songbird-_2160x2160_636e6bec-18ec-4544-a0e4-da77e20ac659.jpg?v=1646931189","url":"https:\/\/www.kronosav.com\/en-mx\/products\/sumiko-songbird-mc-cartridge","provider":"Kronos AV","version":"1.0","type":"link"}