{"product_id":"oriole-low-output-moving-coil-phono-cartridge","title":"Sumiko Oriole Low Output Moving Coil Phono Cartridge","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"604\"\u003eThe Sumiko Oriole Low Output Moving Coil Phono Cartridge delivers a refined, emotionally engaging analog experience that bridges the gap between the Songbird and the flagship Starling. Designed for serious vinyl enthusiasts, Oriole features a high-efficiency, low-impedance moving-coil generator paired with a nude Shibata line-contact stylus for exceptional detail retrieval, speed, and tonal balance. As part of Sumiko’s Reference Series open-body MC design, Oriole minimizes resonance and coloration by allowing unwanted energy to dissipate naturally through the tonearm rather than being trapped in a traditional cartridge body. The result is a jet-black background, lifelike dynamics, and a spacious, finely resolved soundstage that remains smooth and fatigue-free over long listening sessions. Hand-crafted in Japan by master cartridge builders at Excel Sound, Oriole is deeply musical, silent in the groove, and endlessly engaging. It’s an ideal upgrade for listeners seeking true high-end moving-coil performance with a natural, analog-forward presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sumiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47748420600025,"sku":null,"price":1699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1123\/6098\/files\/Sumiko-Oriole-Low-Output-MC-Still-Life.jpg?v=1769780196","url":"https:\/\/skybygramophone.com\/products\/oriole-low-output-moving-coil-phono-cartridge","provider":"GRAMOPHONE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}