{"product_id":"sumiko-songbird","title":"Sumiko Songbird","description":"The 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. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr 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.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr 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.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr 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.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSongbird is truly a high-end cartridge without the esoteric price tag.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKey Features:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMoving Coil cartridge with 0.3 x 0.7 micron Elliptical stylus\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRich vocals and excellent mid-low\/bass performance\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUltra-low resonance open architecture design\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePure copper wires\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOverhead mounting design\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAvailable in two output versions, to suit any listening system\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEasy to set-up and install\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Sumiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56215685333378,"sku":null,"price":899.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/6652\/0962\/files\/Songbird.jpg?v=1768428273","url":"https:\/\/premiumhomeaudio.co.uk\/products\/sumiko-songbird","provider":"Premium Home Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}