Starling MC Phono Cartridge

$1,799.00
MAP

Our new flagship open-architecture design builds on the strengths of the Songbird. With the addition of a long-grain boron cantilever and a MicroRidge stylus, the Starling offers significant improvements in resolution and dynamic range over the Songbird.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Cartridge Type: 
MC


Stylus: 
Microridge


Cantilever material:
Boron


Wire material: 
Pure Copper Wire


Internal Impedance:
28 Ohms


Load Impedance: 
>100 Ohms


Frequency Response:
12Hz - 50KHz


Output Voltage:
0.5mV


Channel Separation: 
35dB at 1kHz

Channel Balance: 
<0.5dB at (1KHz)


Compliance at 100Hz: 
12 x 10-6cm/dyne


Recommended load capacitance:
100-200pF


Vertical tracking angle:
20 deg


Tracking Force: 
1.8-2.2 grams


Recommended Force: 
2.0 grams


Cartridge Weight: 
9.5 grams         

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