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 Blackbird
Designed for exceedingly low noise levels, wide dynamic range and the highest possilbe fidelity in its price class, Blackbird is destined to become an analog classic. Each cartridge is assembled using time honored, labor intensive techniques, hand calibrated and critically auditioned to meet the most rigorous standards of consistancy. The main advantage of high output moving coil cartridges is the elimination of any additional gain stages, resulting in an overall reduction of the noise floor. With 2.5mV directly driving a standard 47k Ohm RIAA phono stage, the best possible signal to noise ratio is realized. Nothing but music emerges from your most treasured recordings.
 
 Blue Point No. 2

Offering exceptional performance and musicality at an affordable price the latest generation Blue Point No. 2 sets a new standard in its price class.

Moving coil design, high output, 2.5-mV, alloy cantilever, Blue Point-cut elliptical diamond stylus, and standard 1/2" mounting.

 
 Blue Point Special Evo III
High Output MC Phono Cartridge
 
 Celebration
Hand fitted with a silky pearwood body that recalls the glamorous low-output moving coil cartridges of analog's past; Celebration commemorates our 25 years designing and distributing the finest in phono cartridges. Using a blend of cutting edge materials and the tried and true, Celebration returns the excitement of analog's glory days. The mechanical foundation for the intricate workings is a unique machined alloy "cradle" into which the entire generating system of the cartridge is fitted, held in place with a single compression screw. Within this structure, the magnet is mounted against a yoke that creates a linear, uniform density magnetic field completely surrounding the coil. To make the most effective use of this ingenious structure, complementary components were carefully selected: a classic Alnico magnet for a robust 0.5 mV output; a low mass PH stylus for ease of set-up; a long-grain boron cantilever for stiffness and self quieting; new synthetic rubber elastomers in the suspension system for superior performance and longevity. The sound of Celebration is the product not only of Sumiko's many years experience fine tuning fine sound, but of our continuing desire to reveal the vibrant and exciting colors of analog. experience fine tuning the sound.
 
 Pearl
Moving magnet phono cartridge with alloy cantilever, bonded elliptical stylus and 4.0mV output.
 
 Talisman Alchemist IIIS
Talisman Alchemist IIIS high output moving coil phono cartidge

Stylus type: Van den Hul

Cantilever: Sapphire

Compliance: 18/18 um/mN (vertical/lateral)

Channel separation at 1k and 10k : 30db

Stylus radius: .1 x 3.0 mils

Frequency response: 10 - 60, hz to khz

Output: 1.8 millivolts

Tracking force range: 1.8 - 2.2 grams

Cartridge weight: 6.7 grams
 

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