Sumiko Songbird Low Output Moving Coil Cartridge

Sumiko Songbird Low Output Moving Coil Cartridge

Songbird Low Phono Cartridge - Next Generation Moving Coil Cartridge

Particularly adept with vocals & acoustic instruments, Sumiko created Songbird to make genuine moving coil imaging available to any listener. It delivers the sweetest highs over a robust, rich yet clear low-midrange. Like its big sibling Starling, Songbird suspends sonic images in a highly controlled manner. As opposed to music being flung from your speakers, you’re placed among the naturally positioned instruments in the soundstage, close in proximity to the intimate nuances of the musical material. If you only have access to an MM phono section then the Songbird High output version MC is ideal also.

Clear and ultra-musical with just the right degree of warmth, Songbird Low output MC offers an even deeper soundstage with greater reach width-wise. As it’s generally more quiet thus allowing more detail to surface, you’ll be shocked by the surprises it yields even in the recordings you’re most familiar with. Stunningly holographic in a manner that approaches that of Starling, Songbird Low output MC maximizes the refinement of your MC system at a price that’s well below reasonable considering the performance it achieves.

Sumiko`s Latest Reference Open-Body MCs

Sumiko are immeasurably excited about these recent additions to thier Reference open-body MC lineup. The latest darlings, Songbird & Starling, are a heavy refinement on thier tried & true Blackbird & BPS EVO III designs. Securely anchored to a highly rigid, resonance-optimized headblock, thier 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. 

Hand-Crafted in Japan

From Oyster to Reference, each Sumiko phono cartridge is crafted by hand in Yokohama, Japan, near the waters where our namesake Oysters dwell. Sumiko 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 analogue system.