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Sumiko Black Pearl Overview

Borrowing the smooth character of its sibling Oyster, the Sumiko Black Pearl implements an improved housing that allows for a wider frequency response. This upgrade paves the way for more nuance and greater stereo imaging within a more cohesive soundstage. Enjoyable for hours on end, the Black Pearl is famously high in value, pairing perfectly with any MM phonostage and being physically compatible with a wide array of tonearms.

Key Features

• Smooth Character with Enhanced Performance: Building on the smooth sound of the Oyster, the Black Pearl’s improved housing delivers a broader frequency response for more detailed and cohesive audio.
• High Value: Renowned for its exceptional value, the Black Pearl offers performance that far exceeds its price point.
• Versatile Compatibility: Perfectly pairs with any MM phonostage and fits a wide array of tonearms, making it a flexible choice for various setups.

Our Classic Oysters

For over 40 years, our classic Oyster Series has captivated listeners worldwide. The series includes the Oyster (MM), Black Pearl (MM), Pearl (MM), Blue Point No. 2 (HOMC), and Blue Point Special EVO III (H & LOMC). Each cartridge in this series offers a level of refinement that enhances your turntable system, consistently exceeding expectations. Known for their honesty in analog reproduction, the Oyster Series faithfully represents the music in the groove, bringing you closer to your favorite recordings with impressive and convincing sound quality.

Hand-Crafted in Japan

From Oyster to Reference, each Sumiko phono cartridge is meticulously crafted by hand in Yokohama, Japan, near the waters where our namesake Oysters dwell. We select the finest materials by ear, ensuring they combine to deliver performance that has enlightened generations of listeners. Each design undergoes thorough auditions until perfected, and production is carried out by world-class cartridge makers with a keen eye for precision and quality. The result is a diverse range of cartridges, each ready to introduce itself to your analog system. We firmly believe there’s a perfect cartridge for you here.

Sumiko Black Pearl In Brief

• Smooth character with enhanced housing for wider frequency response
• Greater stereo imaging and cohesive soundstage
• High-value performer that exceeds expectations
• Versatile compatibility with any MM phonostage and a wide range of tonearms
• Hand-crafted in Yokohama, Japan, with the finest materials and precision

The Sumiko Black Pearl is an excellent choice for audiophiles seeking a high-value, high-performance MM cartridge that enhances their listening experience with detailed and nuanced sound.