{"product_id":"sumiko-palo-santos-presentation-mc-cartridge-pre-loved","title":"Sumiko Palo Santos Presentation MC Cartridge - Pre-Loved","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeneral:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Sumiko Palo Santos Presentation was the flagship model in the Sumiko Reference Series, renowned for its exceptional musicality, detail retrieval, and craftsmanship. Now discontinued, these cartridges have become increasingly rare. MSRP was $3999.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are no more Sumiko cartridges with wood bodies, let alone at this price range being produced anymore making this the absolute pinnacle of Sumiko Phono cartridges.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor anyone who admired the Palo Santos years ago but never had the opportunity to own one, this is a rare chance to acquire an exceptional and highly sought-after cartridge. The stylus has been examined under our shop microscope and it is in excellent condition. Examples like this almost never surface for good reason as owners are holding onto them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey features include a boron cantilever, line-contact stylus, and high-purity coils. As an added bonus, a custom 3D-printed stylus protector is also included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore from Sumiko:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor over thirty-five years, SUMIKO has provided a comprehensive range of phono cartridges to music lovers seeking the finest musical experience at a variety of price points. In fact, the great market success of SUMIKO phono cartridges has hinged on their phenomenal cost-to-performance ratio. The Palo Santos Presentation is no exception. New design requirements incorporating advances in material technology and construction techniques have resulted in a significantly improved product which delivers a highly refined and resolved, yet musically satisfying sound quality previously unavailable at or even near its price.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eImprovements grace virtually every facet of the product to differentiate it from its smaller sibling the Pearwood Celebration II. Most significant is the new generator anchoring system, which has substantially improved rigidity and reduced resonance and background noise to previously unheard of levels. From the new handcrafted Palo Santos (Brazilian Rosewood) body, which is shorter in height to add vision when mounting and aligning this cartridge, to the Long Grain Boron cantilever and new Line Contact stylus, which significantly improves resolution, the Palo Santos Presentation truly deserves the title as our flagship offering.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSkyFi Cosmetic Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePractically no signs of wear on the cartridge body, Stylus is also in excellent shape.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrand Background:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor nearly 40 years, SUMIKO has provided the finest array of phono cartridges to discriminating analog enthusiasts around the world. The long list of iconic models produced by SUMIKO reads like a “who’s who” of analog audio’s illustrious past.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOwnership:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSingle Owner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeneral Sound:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmooth, uncolored, undistorted natural and clean\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCosmetic Condition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8\/10 = Very Good. Excellent front faceplate, one minor flaw on chassis side or top. See our detailed rating description \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/skyfiaudio.com\/pages\/our-rating-scale\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWorking Condition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWorking perfectly and tested in our lab.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJust the Unit\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePacking:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWill be packed using our highly developed in-house process and custom packing materials.\u003ciframe width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wuWesEecAbE?\u0026amp;autoplay=1\u0026amp;mute=1\" title=\"This Is How We Pack Sensitive Electronics at SkyFi Audio, Less Than 0.2% Shipping Damage\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecs:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCartridge Type:\u003cbr\u003eMoving Coil\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSuspension:\u003cbr\u003esynthetic rubber\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrequency Response:\u003cbr\u003e10Hz - 40khz (+\/- 1.5dB)\u003cbr\u003eOutput Voltage\/Channel:\u003cbr\u003e0.5mV (3.54cm\/s @ 1kHz)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChannel Separation:\u003cbr\u003e\\\\\u0026gt;30dB @ 1kHz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChannel Balance:\u003cbr\u003e\u0026lt;0.5dB @ 1kHz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOptimum Tracking Force:\u003cbr\u003e2.0g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTracking Force Range:\u003cbr\u003e1.8g - 2.2g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDynamic Compliance:\u003cbr\u003e8x10-6 cm\/dyn\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInternal Impedance:\u003cbr\u003e12Ω\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLoad Impedance:\u003cbr\u003e100Ω - 1kΩ\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapacitance Range:\u003cbr\u003e100pF - 300pF\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCantilever:\u003cbr\u003elong-grain boron\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStylus:\u003cbr\u003e75 x 4 micron ultra low-mass Line-Contact\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOutput Terminals:\u003cbr\u003eunique gold-plated tapered brass pins\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCartridge Weight:\u003cbr\u003e8.3g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMounting System:\u003cbr\u003estandard 0.5” hole spacing (M2.5 threaded)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTesting Process:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe start by doing a detailed physical inspection under light magnification to asses the cantilever condition, its position in the cartridge body, and the condition of the suspension.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe also inspect any coil wires and the output connections to make sure it hasn't been strained. We then perform a light cleaning with specialized agents and very carefully blow dry with compressed air.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFollowing that, we conduct a thorough examination using our Wild Heerbrugg professional microscope. From there we can asses the wear and quality of the stylus and determine how much use it has seen, and if there are any mechanical issues. We can also identify if it needs further cleaning or care.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe then move the cartridge to a digital microscope where we take photos of the cantilever and stylus for future reference.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNext we move to the test bench where we can check for continuity of each channel and resistance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn certain cartridges (or if the technician feels necessary) we install the cartridge on a turntable and run several test records to ascertain tacking ability, distortion, and compliance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sumiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48314428260606,"sku":"107272","price":2639.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0003\/3275\/9084\/files\/sumiko-palo-santos-presentation-mc-cartridge-pre-loved-phono-647.jpg?v=1780589371","url":"https:\/\/skyfiaudio.com\/en-gb\/products\/sumiko-palo-santos-presentation-mc-cartridge-pre-loved","provider":"SkyFi Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}