{"title":"All phono cartridges (site use)","description":"\u003cp\u003eInternal: every active phono cartridge; feeds the brand rails on the Phono cartridges page.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lyra-delos-cartridge","title":"Delos Cartridge","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pa-d5\" style=\"color:#080808;line-height:1.6;font-size:15px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8d1935;font-weight:600\"\u003eLyra · Delos\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:18px;line-height:1.45;font-weight:600\"\u003eLyra's entry-level moving coil, with the brand's pre-angled coil design and a fast, clean, transparent sound that punches well above its price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:1px;background:#d8d5ce;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e0.6 mV\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eoutput\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003eBoron\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003ecantilever, microridge diamond\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e1.72 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003etracking force (recommended)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e7.3 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eweight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eThe Delos brings Lyra's main engineering idea down to a more accessible price. In most moving-coil cartridges, tracking force pushes the coils out of line with the magnetic field. The Delos uses a pre-angled damping system and body geometry so that the coils come into proper alignment when the stylus is in the groove. A yokeless neodymium magnet drives 6N high-purity copper coils. The body is machined from a single billet of aluminum with partly non-parallel surfaces to reduce resonance, and the nude construction keeps parts to a minimum. A solid boron cantilever carries a Namiki microridge line-contact stylus for good tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eReviewers describe the Delos as fast, detailed and clean, but with enough midrange body that it never sounds thin or analytical. Michael Fremer singled out its microdynamics and three-dimensional soundstage for the money. Stereophile's Gramophone Dreams column praised its bass focus and transparency, and its ability to make even ordinary recordings engaging. The line-contact stylus is sensitive to VTA, so a tonearm with height adjustment is strongly recommended. Its 7.3 g weight and medium compliance suit most medium-mass arms. It needs an MC phono stage with about 60 dB of gain, or a step-up transformer. Loading around 100 Ω is a common starting point, but it's worth adjusting by ear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 20px\"\u003eThe Delos is the entry to Lyra's range, below the Kleos, and it is the model most listeners start with. Lyra does not retip: when a Delos wears out, MIBS Distro, Lyra's US distributor, exchanges it for a new one at $1,750 instead of $2,495, and any other Lyra cartridge traded in brings a new Delos to $1,995.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eKey technologies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew Angle coil geometry.\u003c\/strong\u003e Lyra's pre-angled coils, introduced on the Delos, align with the magnetic field under tracking force.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNamiki microridge stylus.\u003c\/strong\u003e A nude 2.5 × 75 µm line-contact diamond on a solid boron rod.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMachined aluminum body.\u003c\/strong\u003e A one-piece body with a narrow headshell contact area; 7.3 g suits almost every medium-mass arm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8.2 Ω coils.\u003c\/strong\u003e Loads from 91 Ω up to 47 kΩ, so it is easy to match to any MC phono stage or a 5–15 Ω step-up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand built in Japan.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every Delos is built and tested by hand, with final assembly by Yoshinori Mishima.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdetails open style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eLow-output moving coil (MC), medium compliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eOutput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e0.6 mV (5 cm\/s, 45°)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eInternal impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e8.2 Ω (9.5 µH)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eRecommended load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e91 Ω – 47 kΩ direct into MC input, set by listening; 5–15 Ω via step-up transformer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTracking force\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e1.65–1.75 g (1.72 g recommended)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCompliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eApprox. 12 × 10⁻⁶ cm\/dyne at 100 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e7.3 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eStylus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eNamiki microridge line contact, nude diamond (2.5 × 75 µm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCantilever\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eSolid boron rod\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eFrequency range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e10 Hz – 50 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eChannel separation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e30 dB or better at 1 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eVertical tracking angle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e20°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eBody\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eOne-piece machined aluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:13px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lyraanalog.com\/delos.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLyra Delos product page and specifications\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eRebuilds and trade-in\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:14px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLyra trade-in and exchange (MIBS Distro).\u003c\/strong\u003e Trade in any Lyra cartridge, in any condition, and the Delos is $1,995 instead of $2,495; trade in a worn Delos itself and the exchange price is $1,750. Lyra does not retip: a worn Lyra is replaced with a new one at these prices through MIBS Distro, Lyra's US distributor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Lyra Delos\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$1,750 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $745)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Lyra Kleos\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$1,995 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $500)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Lyra Kleos SL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$1,995 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $500)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Lyra Kleos Mono\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$1,995 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $500)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Lyra Etna λ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$1,995 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $500)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Lyra Etna λ SL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$1,995 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $500)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Lyra Etna λ Mono\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$1,995 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $500)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Lyra Etna (original)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$1,995 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $500)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eOther Lyra cartridges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e20 more models qualify; use the trade-in selector on this page or ask us\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 22px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003ePrices are MIBS Distro US retail, October 2025 list. The trade-in cartridge is sent to Lyra; a new cartridge is supplied, not a repair. Lyra Lambda (λ) models and the original versions trade in alike. Verified 2026-10-28. Source: Lyra USA \u0026amp; Canada price list, October 2025 (MIBS Distro).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;border-bottom:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eWhere it sits in the range\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"\u003eThe Lyra cartridges Pearl Audio stocks, from least to most expensive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLyra Delos\u003c\/strong\u003e (this model)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-kleos-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Kleos\u003c\/a\u003e: warm, quiet-tracking mid-range Lyra, 0.5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-kleos-mono-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Kleos Mono\u003c\/a\u003e: built-to-order mono Kleos, 0.25 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-kleos-sl-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Kleos SL\u003c\/a\u003e: built-to-order low-output Kleos, 0.25 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-etna-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Etna λ\u003c\/a\u003e: near-flagship Lyra, multi-material body, 0.56 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-etna-mono-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Etna λ Mono\u003c\/a\u003e: built-to-order mono Etna λ, 0.25 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-etna-sl-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Etna λ SL\u003c\/a\u003e: built-to-order low-output Etna λ, 0.25 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-atlas-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Atlas λ\u003c\/a\u003e: flagship, solid titanium body, 0.56 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-atlas-mono-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Atlas λ Mono\u003c\/a\u003e: built-to-order mono flagship, 0.25 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-atlas-sl-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Atlas λ SL\u003c\/a\u003e: built-to-order low-output flagship, 0.25 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 22px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.analogplanet.com\/node\/92657\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAnalogPlanet: The Lyra Delos Moving Coil Cartridge\u003c\/a\u003e (Michael Fremer; first published in Stereophile, August 2010)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/stereophile.com\/content\/gramophone-dreams-96-falcon-2024-limited-edition-ls35a-loudspeaker-lyra-delos-phono-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eStereophile: Gramophone Dreams #96, Lyra Delos\u003c\/a\u003e (Herb Reichert, May 2025)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 18px;background:#f7f6f2;border-left:3px solid #8d1935\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:600\"\u003ePlan your Lyra system with Pearl Audio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px\"\u003ePearl Audio is an authorized Lyra dealer. Arrange an audition in our Portland showroom, and ask us about Lyra's exchange and trade-in pricing. Call \u003ca href=\"tel:+15032222599\"\u003e(503) 222-2599\u003c\/a\u003e or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@pearlaudio.com?subject=Lyra%20Delos\"\u003esales@pearlaudio.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lyra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30881319551074,"sku":null,"price":2495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2475\/2780\/products\/lyra-delos.jpg?v=1624368840"},{"product_id":"lyra-kleos-cartridge","title":"Kleos Cartridge","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pa-d5\" style=\"color:#080808;line-height:1.6;font-size:15px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8d1935;font-weight:600\"\u003eLyra · Kleos\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:18px;line-height:1.45;font-weight:600\"\u003eA hand-built Lyra moving coil that sounds warm and natural, and plays from a very quiet background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:1px;background:#d8d5ce;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e0.5 mV\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eoutput\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003eBoron\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003ecantilever, line-contact diamond\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e1.72 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003etracking force (recommended)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e8.8 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eweight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eThe Kleos is where Lyra's \"New Angle\" coil geometry starts to pay off. Most moving-coil cartridges are built so that tracking force pulls the coils slightly out of line with the magnetic field. Lyra angles the coils so that they come into perfect alignment under load, which is exactly when it matters. Around that generator sits a one-piece body machined from 7075 aircraft alloy. Its non-parallel surfaces and narrow headshell contact area dissipate resonance rather than storing it. Each Kleos is built and tested by hand in Japan, with final assembly by Yoshinori Mishima.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eOn the turntable, the Kleos sounds smooth, rich and unforced. It has well-extended bass, a full midrange and an open top end that never turns bright or etched. Its exceptionally quiet tracking lets well-loved records play with far less surface noise than you might expect. Imaging is wide, deep and three-dimensional. It pairs best with a rigid, high-quality tonearm with adjustable anti-skate (VTA adjustment is a plus). It also needs a quiet MC phono stage with about 60 dB of gain or more, or a step-up transformer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 20px\"\u003eThe Kleos sits above the Delos and below the Etna λ. Lyra does not retip: a worn Kleos is exchanged for a new one through MIBS Distro at $2,690 instead of $4,495, and any other Lyra cartridge traded in brings a new Kleos to $3,580.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eKey technologies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew Angle coil geometry.\u003c\/strong\u003e The coils are pre-angled so that tracking force brings them into exact alignment with the magnetic field, which is when it matters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne-piece 7075 alloy body.\u003c\/strong\u003e Machined from a single billet with non-parallel surfaces and a narrow headshell contact area, so resonance is dissipated rather than stored.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariable-radius line-contact stylus.\u003c\/strong\u003e A nude 3 × 70 µm diamond on a solid boron cantilever.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand built in Japan.\u003c\/strong\u003e Built and tested by hand, with final assembly by Yoshinori Mishima.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThreaded 2.6 mm mounting holes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mounts without nuts, and the body shape makes alignment easy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdetails open style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eLow-output moving coil (MC), medium compliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eOutput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e0.5 mV (5 cm\/s, 45°)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eInternal impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e5.4 Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eRecommended load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e95–816 Ω direct into MC input; 5–15 Ω via step-up transformer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTracking force\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e1.65–1.75 g (1.72 g recommended)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCompliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eApprox. 12 × 10⁻⁶ cm\/dyne at 100 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e8.8 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eStylus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eLyra variable-radius line contact, nude diamond (3 × 70 µm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCantilever\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eSolid boron rod\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eFrequency range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e10 Hz – 50 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eChannel separation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e35 dB or better at 1 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eBody\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eOne-piece machined 7075 aluminum, threaded mounting holes (2.6 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eAlso available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eKleos SL (lower output) and Kleos Mono\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:13px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lyraanalog.com\/kleos.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLyra Kleos product page and specifications\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eRebuilds and trade-in\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:14px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLyra trade-in and exchange (MIBS Distro).\u003c\/strong\u003e Trade in any Lyra cartridge, in any condition, and the Kleos is $3,580 instead of $4,495; trade in a worn Kleos itself and the exchange price is $2,690. Lyra does not retip: a worn Lyra is replaced with a new one at these prices through MIBS Distro, Lyra's US distributor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Lyra Kleos\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$2,690 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $1,805)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Lyra Delos\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$3,580 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $915)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Lyra Kleos SL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$3,580 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $915)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Lyra Kleos Mono\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$3,580 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $915)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Lyra Etna λ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$3,580 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $915)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Lyra Etna λ SL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$3,580 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $915)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Lyra Etna λ Mono\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$3,580 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $915)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Lyra Etna (original)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$3,580 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $915)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eOther Lyra cartridges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e20 more models qualify; use the trade-in selector on this page or ask us\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 22px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003ePrices are MIBS Distro US retail, October 2025 list. The trade-in cartridge is sent to Lyra; a new cartridge is supplied, not a repair. Lyra Lambda (λ) models and the original versions trade in alike. Verified 2026-10-28. Source: Lyra USA \u0026amp; Canada price list, October 2025 (MIBS Distro).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;border-bottom:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eWhere it sits in the range\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"\u003eThe Lyra cartridges Pearl Audio stocks, from least to most expensive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-delos-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Delos\u003c\/a\u003e: entry Lyra, 0.6 mV, microridge stylus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLyra Kleos\u003c\/strong\u003e (this model)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-kleos-mono-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Kleos Mono\u003c\/a\u003e: built-to-order mono Kleos, 0.25 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-kleos-sl-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Kleos SL\u003c\/a\u003e: built-to-order low-output Kleos, 0.25 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-etna-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Etna λ\u003c\/a\u003e: near-flagship Lyra, multi-material body, 0.56 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-etna-mono-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Etna λ Mono\u003c\/a\u003e: built-to-order mono Etna λ, 0.25 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-etna-sl-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Etna λ SL\u003c\/a\u003e: built-to-order low-output Etna λ, 0.25 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-atlas-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Atlas λ\u003c\/a\u003e: flagship, solid titanium body, 0.56 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-atlas-mono-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Atlas λ Mono\u003c\/a\u003e: built-to-order mono flagship, 0.25 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-atlas-sl-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Atlas λ SL\u003c\/a\u003e: built-to-order low-output flagship, 0.25 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 22px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/analogplanet.com\/node\/119478\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAnalogPlanet: \"Lyra Kleos MC Cartridge Still a Smoothy After All These Years\"\u003c\/a\u003e (Michael Fremer)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/enjoythemusic.com\/superioraudio\/equipment\/0411\/lyra_kleos.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEnjoy the Music: Lyra Kleos review\u003c\/a\u003e (Tom Lyle, April 2011)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 18px;background:#f7f6f2;border-left:3px solid #8d1935\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:600\"\u003ePlan your Lyra system with Pearl Audio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px\"\u003ePearl Audio is an authorized Lyra dealer. Arrange an audition in our Portland showroom, and ask us about Lyra's exchange and trade-in pricing. Call \u003ca href=\"tel:+15032222599\"\u003e(503) 222-2599\u003c\/a\u003e or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@pearlaudio.com?subject=Lyra%20Kleos\"\u003esales@pearlaudio.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lyra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30881323253858,"sku":null,"price":4495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2475\/2780\/files\/lyra-kleos-cartridge-framed.jpg?v=1793171264"},{"product_id":"lyra-kleos-sl-cartridge","title":"Kleos SL Cartridge","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pa-d5\" style=\"color:#080808;line-height:1.6;font-size:15px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8d1935;font-weight:600\"\u003eLyra · Kleos\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:18px;line-height:1.45;font-weight:600\"\u003eThe low-output, low-impedance version of the Lyra Kleos, built to order for systems with very quiet, very high-gain phono stages or low-impedance step-up transformers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display:inline-block;margin:0 0 18px;padding:4px 10px;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;border-radius:2px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003eBuilt to order; allow several weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:1px;background:#d8d5ce;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e0.25 mV\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eoutput\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e2.7 Ω\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003einternal impedance\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e1.72 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003etracking force (recommended)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e8.8 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eweight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eThe Kleos SL shares everything that makes the standard Kleos work: Lyra's \"New Angle\" coil geometry, which brings the coils into perfect alignment with the magnetic field once tracking force is applied, a one-piece body machined from 7075 aluminum alloy with non-parallel surfaces, and a solid boron cantilever carrying Lyra's variable-radius line-contact stylus. The difference is the coil. The SL uses a single-layer winding instead of the standard model's two layers, which halves output to 0.25 mV and drops internal impedance to 2.7 Ω. Each one is built to order by hand in Japan, with final assembly and testing by Yoshinori Mishima.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eFewer turns of wire means less coil mass and inductance, and in a system designed around a low-impedance cartridge the SL can sound especially pure and direct. The trade-off is signal level. Lyra itself recommends the regular Kleos for most people, because its higher output gives a better signal-to-noise ratio with most phono stages. The SL makes sense if you already run a very high-gain, extra-low-noise MC stage, or a step-up transformer designed for cartridges of about 1–3 Ω. Like the Kleos, it wants a rigid, high-quality tonearm of medium to medium-high mass with adjustable anti-skate, ideally with VTA adjustment. Reviewers have praised the standard Kleos for its smooth, detailed, tonally balanced sound and very quiet backgrounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 20px\"\u003eThe Kleos SL is built to order and sits alongside the standard Kleos, below the Etna λ. Lyra does not retip: a worn Kleos SL is exchanged for a new one through MIBS Distro at $2,995 instead of $4,995, and any other Lyra cartridge traded in brings it to $3,935.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eKey technologies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew Angle coil geometry.\u003c\/strong\u003e The coils are pre-angled so that tracking force brings them into exact alignment with the magnetic field, which is when it matters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne-piece 7075 alloy body.\u003c\/strong\u003e Machined from a single billet with non-parallel surfaces and a narrow headshell contact area, so resonance is dissipated rather than stored.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariable-radius line-contact stylus.\u003c\/strong\u003e A nude 3 × 70 µm diamond on a solid boron cantilever.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-layer 6N copper coil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Far fewer turns give 0.25 mV and 2.7 Ω: less moving mass and less self-inductance, for a quieter, faster generator that needs a very quiet phono stage or a 1–3 Ω step-up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand built in Japan.\u003c\/strong\u003e Built and tested by hand, with final assembly by Yoshinori Mishima.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdetails open style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eLow-output, low-impedance moving coil (MC), medium compliance; built to order\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eOutput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e0.25 mV (5 cm\/s, zero to peak, 45°)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eInternal impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e2.7 Ω (single-layer 6N copper coil on a high-purity iron former)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eRecommended load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eDirect into MC input: per Lyra's manual, finalize by listening; via step-up transformer: one designed for 1–3 Ω cartridges, into a 10–47 kΩ MM input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTracking force\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e1.65–1.75 g (1.72 g recommended)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCompliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eApprox. 12 × 10⁻⁶ cm\/dyne at 100 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e8.8 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eStylus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eLyra long-footprint variable-radius line contact, nude diamond (3 × 70 µm), slot-mounted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCantilever\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eSolid boron rod, short one-point wire suspension\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eFrequency range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e10 Hz – 50 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eChannel separation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eBetter than 30 dB at 1 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eBody\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eOne-piece machined 7075 aluminum, threaded mounting holes (2.6 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eRecommended tonearm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eMedium to medium-high mass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eAlso available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eKleos (0.5 mV standard version) and Kleos Mono\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:13px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lyraanalog.com\/kleos.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLyra Kleos product page and specifications\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eRebuilds and trade-in\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:14px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLyra trade-in and exchange (MIBS Distro).\u003c\/strong\u003e Trade in any Lyra cartridge, in any condition, and the Kleos SL is $3,935 instead of $4,995; trade in a worn Kleos SL itself and the exchange price is $2,995. Lyra does not retip: a worn Lyra is replaced with a new one at these prices through MIBS Distro, Lyra's US distributor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Lyra Kleos SL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$2,995 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $2,000)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Lyra Delos\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$3,935 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $1,060)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Lyra Kleos\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$3,935 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $1,060)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Lyra Kleos Mono\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$3,935 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $1,060)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Lyra Etna λ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$3,935 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $1,060)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Lyra Etna λ SL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$3,935 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $1,060)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Lyra Etna λ Mono\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$3,935 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $1,060)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Lyra Etna (original)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$3,935 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $1,060)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eOther Lyra cartridges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e20 more models qualify; use the trade-in selector on this page or ask us\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 22px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003ePrices are MIBS Distro US retail, October 2025 list. The trade-in cartridge is sent to Lyra; a new cartridge is supplied, not a repair. Lyra Lambda (λ) models and the original versions trade in alike. Verified 2026-10-28. Source: Lyra USA \u0026amp; Canada price list, October 2025 (MIBS Distro).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;border-bottom:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eWhere it sits in the range\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"\u003eThe Lyra cartridges Pearl Audio stocks, from least to most expensive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-delos-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Delos\u003c\/a\u003e: entry Lyra, 0.6 mV, microridge stylus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-kleos-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Kleos\u003c\/a\u003e: warm, quiet-tracking mid-range Lyra, 0.5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-kleos-mono-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Kleos Mono\u003c\/a\u003e: built-to-order mono Kleos, 0.25 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLyra Kleos SL\u003c\/strong\u003e (this model)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-etna-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Etna λ\u003c\/a\u003e: near-flagship Lyra, multi-material body, 0.56 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-etna-mono-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Etna λ Mono\u003c\/a\u003e: built-to-order mono Etna λ, 0.25 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-etna-sl-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Etna λ SL\u003c\/a\u003e: built-to-order low-output Etna λ, 0.25 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-atlas-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Atlas λ\u003c\/a\u003e: flagship, solid titanium body, 0.56 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-atlas-mono-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Atlas λ Mono\u003c\/a\u003e: built-to-order mono flagship, 0.25 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-atlas-sl-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Atlas λ SL\u003c\/a\u003e: built-to-order low-output flagship, 0.25 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 22px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/analogplanet.com\/node\/119478\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAnalogPlanet: \"Lyra Kleos MC Cartridge Still a Smoothy After All These Years\"\u003c\/a\u003e (Michael Fremer, April 2014; covers the standard-output Kleos)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/enjoythemusic.com\/superioraudio\/equipment\/0411\/lyra_kleos.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEnjoy the Music: Lyra Kleos review\u003c\/a\u003e (Tom Lyle, April 2011; covers the standard-output Kleos)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 18px;background:#f7f6f2;border-left:3px solid #8d1935\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:600\"\u003ePlan your Lyra system with Pearl Audio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px\"\u003ePearl Audio is an authorized Lyra dealer. Arrange an audition in our Portland showroom, and ask us about Lyra's exchange and trade-in pricing. Call \u003ca href=\"tel:+15032222599\"\u003e(503) 222-2599\u003c\/a\u003e or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@pearlaudio.com?subject=Lyra%20Kleos%20SL\"\u003esales@pearlaudio.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lyra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30881323647074,"sku":null,"price":4995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2475\/2780\/products\/lyra-kleos-cartridge_14e3bc6f-1a27-4e27-a4c7-97a10f7ba6fa.jpg?v=1608631473"},{"product_id":"lyra-kleos-mono-cartridge","title":"Kleos Mono Cartridge","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pa-d5\" style=\"color:#080808;line-height:1.6;font-size:15px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8d1935;font-weight:600\"\u003eLyra · Kleos\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:18px;line-height:1.45;font-weight:600\"\u003eA true mono version of the Lyra Kleos, built to order for people who take their mono records seriously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display:inline-block;margin:0 0 18px;padding:4px 10px;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;border-radius:2px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003eBuilt to order; allow several weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:1px;background:#d8d5ce;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e0.25 mV\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eoutput\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003eTrue mono\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003egenerator\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e1.72 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003etracking force (recommended)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e8.8 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eweight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eA mono groove carries all of its music side to side; the vertical axis holds nothing but noise from wear, damage and dirt. The Kleos Mono is built to ignore it. Instead of the 45° coil former used in stereo cartridges, its square iron former sits parallel to the record surface, and its coils are wound to produce signal only from horizontal stylus movement. Lyra uses two separate, isolated coils, so the cartridge can feed a normal stereo system without tying the two channels together electrically, which avoids ground-loop and hum problems. The rest is pure Kleos: a one-piece 7075 aluminum body, a solid boron cantilever and Lyra's variable-radius line-contact stylus, hand-built in Japan with final assembly and testing by Yoshinori Mishima.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eBecause it rejects vertical groove noise, Lyra says the Kleos Mono gives a much better signal-to-noise ratio on mono records, with no downside. Its two coils can run in parallel into a stereo system, or one channel can be used alone with a single amplifier and speaker. For more output in a one-amp mono setup, the coils can be wired in series through a short headshell lead. At 0.25 mV it needs a high-gain, low-noise MC phono stage or a step-up transformer designed for low-impedance cartridges, and a rigid tonearm of medium to medium-high mass. Reviewers have praised the stereo Kleos for its smooth, detailed and tonally balanced sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 20px\"\u003eThe Kleos Mono is built to order and sits alongside the stereo Kleos in Lyra's range. Lyra does not retip: a worn Kleos Mono is exchanged for a new one through MIBS Distro at $2,995 instead of $4,995, and any other Lyra cartridge traded in brings it to $3,935.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eKey technologies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew Angle coil geometry.\u003c\/strong\u003e The coils are pre-angled so that tracking force brings them into exact alignment with the magnetic field, which is when it matters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne-piece 7075 alloy body.\u003c\/strong\u003e Machined from a single billet with non-parallel surfaces and a narrow headshell contact area, so resonance is dissipated rather than stored.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariable-radius line-contact stylus.\u003c\/strong\u003e A nude 3 × 70 µm diamond on a solid boron cantilever.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrue mono generator.\u003c\/strong\u003e Coils that respond only to lateral groove motion, so vertical noise and wear on mono LPs are not reproduced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand built in Japan.\u003c\/strong\u003e Built and tested by hand, with final assembly by Yoshinori Mishima.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdetails open style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eMono low-output moving coil (MC), medium compliance; built to order\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eOutput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e0.25 mV (5 cm\/s)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eInternal impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e5.4 Ω; 9.0 µH inductance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCoils\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eTwo isolated mono 6N copper coils on a square high-purity iron former, parallel to the record surface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eRecommended load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e95–816 Ω direct into MC input (finalize by listening); via step-up transformer: one designed for 1–3 Ω cartridges, into a 10–47 kΩ MM input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTracking force\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e1.65–1.75 g (1.72 g recommended)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCompliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eApprox. 12 × 10⁻⁶ cm\/dyne at 100 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e8.8 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eStylus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eLyra long-footprint variable-radius line contact, nude diamond (3 × 70 µm), slot-mounted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCantilever\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eSolid boron rod, short one-point wire suspension\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eFrequency range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e10 Hz – 50 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eBody\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eOne-piece machined 7075 aluminum, threaded mounting holes (2.6 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eRecommended tonearm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eMedium to medium-high mass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eAlso available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eKleos (stereo, 0.5 mV) and Kleos SL (stereo, 0.25 mV)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:13px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lyraanalog.com\/kleos.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLyra Kleos product page and specifications\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eRebuilds and trade-in\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:14px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLyra trade-in and exchange (MIBS Distro).\u003c\/strong\u003e Trade in any Lyra cartridge, in any condition, and the Kleos Mono is $3,935 instead of $4,995; trade in a worn Kleos Mono itself and the exchange price is $2,995. Lyra does not retip: a worn Lyra is replaced with a new one at these prices through MIBS Distro, Lyra's US distributor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Lyra Kleos Mono\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$2,995 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $2,000)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Lyra Delos\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$3,935 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $1,060)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Lyra Kleos\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$3,935 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $1,060)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Lyra Kleos SL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$3,935 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $1,060)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Lyra Etna λ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$3,935 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $1,060)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Lyra Etna λ SL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$3,935 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $1,060)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Lyra Etna λ Mono\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$3,935 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $1,060)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Lyra Etna (original)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$3,935 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $1,060)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eOther Lyra cartridges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e20 more models qualify; use the trade-in selector on this page or ask us\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 22px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003ePrices are MIBS Distro US retail, October 2025 list. The trade-in cartridge is sent to Lyra; a new cartridge is supplied, not a repair. Lyra Lambda (λ) models and the original versions trade in alike. Verified 2026-10-28. Source: Lyra USA \u0026amp; Canada price list, October 2025 (MIBS Distro).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;border-bottom:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eWhere it sits in the range\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"\u003eThe Lyra cartridges Pearl Audio stocks, from least to most expensive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-delos-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Delos\u003c\/a\u003e: entry Lyra, 0.6 mV, microridge stylus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-kleos-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Kleos\u003c\/a\u003e: warm, quiet-tracking mid-range Lyra, 0.5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLyra Kleos Mono\u003c\/strong\u003e (this model)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-kleos-sl-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Kleos SL\u003c\/a\u003e: built-to-order low-output Kleos, 0.25 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-etna-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Etna λ\u003c\/a\u003e: near-flagship Lyra, multi-material body, 0.56 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-etna-mono-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Etna λ Mono\u003c\/a\u003e: built-to-order mono Etna λ, 0.25 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-etna-sl-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Etna λ SL\u003c\/a\u003e: built-to-order low-output Etna λ, 0.25 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-atlas-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Atlas λ\u003c\/a\u003e: flagship, solid titanium body, 0.56 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-atlas-mono-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Atlas λ Mono\u003c\/a\u003e: built-to-order mono flagship, 0.25 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-atlas-sl-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Atlas λ SL\u003c\/a\u003e: built-to-order low-output flagship, 0.25 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 22px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/analogplanet.com\/node\/119478\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAnalogPlanet: \"Lyra Kleos MC Cartridge Still a Smoothy After All These Years\"\u003c\/a\u003e (Michael Fremer, April 2014; covers the stereo Kleos)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/enjoythemusic.com\/superioraudio\/equipment\/0411\/lyra_kleos.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEnjoy the Music: Lyra Kleos review\u003c\/a\u003e (Tom Lyle, April 2011; covers the stereo Kleos)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 18px;background:#f7f6f2;border-left:3px solid #8d1935\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:600\"\u003ePlan your Lyra system with Pearl Audio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px\"\u003ePearl Audio is an authorized Lyra dealer. Arrange an audition in our Portland showroom, and ask us about Lyra's exchange and trade-in pricing. Call \u003ca href=\"tel:+15032222599\"\u003e(503) 222-2599\u003c\/a\u003e or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@pearlaudio.com?subject=Lyra%20Kleos%20Mono\"\u003esales@pearlaudio.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lyra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30881324040290,"sku":null,"price":4995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2475\/2780\/products\/lyra-kleos-cartridge_12a721b9-269a-4075-a5ef-be3c2932683d.jpg?v=1608631459"},{"product_id":"lyra-etna-cartridge","title":"Etna Lambda Cartridge","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pa-d5\" style=\"color:#080808;line-height:1.6;font-size:15px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8d1935;font-weight:600\"\u003eLyra · Etna\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:18px;line-height:1.45;font-weight:600\"\u003eA Lyra moving coil that gets very close to the flagship Atlas, with a multi-material body, a lower noise floor and a natural, full-bodied sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display:inline-block;margin:0 0 18px;padding:4px 10px;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;border-radius:2px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003eCurrent production is the Lambda (λ) version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:1px;background:#d8d5ce;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e0.56 mV\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eoutput\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003eDiamond-coated boron\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003ecantilever\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e1.62–1.72 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003etracking force\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e9.2 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eweight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eThe Etna sits just below the Atlas in Lyra's range and borrows much of its thinking. Instead of a single block of titanium, it uses a machined titanium core clamped inside a tightly fitted aluminum outer body, a self-clamping, multi-material construction aimed at a more neutral body resonance. Inside, a yokeless dual-magnet system drives double-layer coils set to Lyra's pre-angled \"New Angle\" geometry, so the coils line up with the magnetic field under tracking force. A diamond-coated boron cantilever carries Lyra's own variable-radius line-contact nude diamond. The Lambda update keeps the stylus, cantilever and coils. What it changes is how the cantilever is preloaded: new flat dampers on a separate support Lyra calls the \"pillow\". These are built to tighter tolerances, and the nose piece is made from a stiffer polymer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eThe Absolute Sound found the Lambda far quieter in the lead-in grooves than the original Etna. It also heard more fine detail, more powerful bass, fuller orchestral timbres and a deeper soundstage, and recommended it as a top choice in its price range. The Audio Beat heard the original's natural flow and balance, now with more presence, focus and immediacy. Both reviewers found it more sensitive to setup than earlier Lyras: small changes to VTA, tracking force and anti-skate make a real difference, and it benefits from a few days of break-in before final adjustment. It suits a rigid, high-quality tonearm, ideally with VTA adjustment. It needs a quiet MC phono stage with about 60 dB of gain or more, or a step-up transformer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 20px\"\u003eThe Etna λ sits between the Kleos and the flagship Atlas λ. Lyra does not retip: a worn Etna is exchanged for a new Etna λ through MIBS Distro at $6,295 instead of $10,495, and any other Lyra cartridge traded in brings it to $8,625.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eKey technologies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLambda suspension.\u003c\/strong\u003e Lyra's revised one-point wire suspension and damper layout, shared with the Atlas λ, for a lower noise floor and better tracking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-material body.\u003c\/strong\u003e A titanium core inside a duralumin outer body, with a bronze front plate and phenolic resin inserts, tuned so that each material damps the others.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew Angle coil geometry.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-angled coils that align with the magnetic field under tracking force.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiamond-coated boron cantilever.\u003c\/strong\u003e A solid boron rod with a diamond coating carrying a nude 3 × 70 µm variable-radius line-contact stylus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAsymmetric, non-parallel body.\u003c\/strong\u003e No two surfaces are parallel, and the narrow contact area with the headshell cuts transmitted resonance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdetails open style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eLow-output moving coil (MC), medium compliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eOutput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e0.56 mV (5 cm\/s, 45°)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eInternal impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e4.2 Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eRecommended load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e104–887 Ω direct into MC input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTracking force\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e1.62–1.72 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCompliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eApprox. 12 × 10⁻⁶ cm\/dyne at 100 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e9.2 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eStylus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eLyra variable-radius line contact, nude diamond (3 × 70 µm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCantilever\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eDiamond-coated solid boron rod\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eFrequency range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e10 Hz – 50 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eChannel separation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e30 dB or better at 1 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eBody\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eTitanium core with aluminum outer body, self-clamping construction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eAlso available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eEtna Lambda SL (lower output) and Etna Lambda Mono\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:13px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lyraanalog.com\/etna.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLyra Etna product page and specifications\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eRebuilds and trade-in\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:14px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLyra trade-in and exchange (MIBS Distro).\u003c\/strong\u003e Trade in any Lyra cartridge, in any condition, and the Etna λ is $8,625 instead of $10,495; trade in a worn Etna λ itself and the exchange price is $6,295. Lyra does not retip: a worn Lyra is replaced with a new one at these prices through MIBS Distro, Lyra's US distributor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Lyra Etna λ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$6,295 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $4,200)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Lyra Etna (original)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$6,295 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $4,200)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Lyra Delos\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$8,625 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $1,870)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Lyra Kleos\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$8,625 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $1,870)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Lyra Kleos SL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$8,625 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $1,870)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Lyra Kleos Mono\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$8,625 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $1,870)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Lyra Etna λ SL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$8,625 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $1,870)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Lyra Etna λ Mono\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$8,625 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $1,870)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eOther Lyra cartridges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e20 more models qualify; use the trade-in selector on this page or ask us\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 22px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003ePrices are MIBS Distro US retail, October 2025 list. The trade-in cartridge is sent to Lyra; a new cartridge is supplied, not a repair. Lyra Lambda (λ) models and the original versions trade in alike. Verified 2026-10-28. Source: Lyra USA \u0026amp; Canada price list, October 2025 (MIBS Distro).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;border-bottom:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eWhere it sits in the range\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"\u003eThe Lyra cartridges Pearl Audio stocks, from least to most expensive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-delos-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Delos\u003c\/a\u003e: entry Lyra, 0.6 mV, microridge stylus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-kleos-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Kleos\u003c\/a\u003e: warm, quiet-tracking mid-range Lyra, 0.5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-kleos-mono-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Kleos Mono\u003c\/a\u003e: built-to-order mono Kleos, 0.25 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-kleos-sl-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Kleos SL\u003c\/a\u003e: built-to-order low-output Kleos, 0.25 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLyra Etna λ\u003c\/strong\u003e (this model)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-etna-mono-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Etna λ Mono\u003c\/a\u003e: built-to-order mono Etna λ, 0.25 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-etna-sl-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Etna λ SL\u003c\/a\u003e: built-to-order low-output Etna λ, 0.25 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-atlas-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Atlas λ\u003c\/a\u003e: flagship, solid titanium body, 0.56 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-atlas-mono-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Atlas λ Mono\u003c\/a\u003e: built-to-order mono flagship, 0.25 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-atlas-sl-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Atlas λ SL\u003c\/a\u003e: built-to-order low-output flagship, 0.25 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 22px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theabsolutesound.com\/articles\/lyra-etna-lambda-phono-cartridge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eThe Absolute Sound: Lyra Etna Lambda Phono Cartridge\u003c\/a\u003e (Alan Taffel, May 2024)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theaudiobeat.com\/equipment\/lyra_etna_lambda.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eThe Audio Beat: Lyra Etna Lambda and Etna Lambda SL\u003c\/a\u003e (Roy Gregory, July 2021)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 18px;background:#f7f6f2;border-left:3px solid #8d1935\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:600\"\u003ePlan your Lyra system with Pearl Audio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px\"\u003ePearl Audio is an authorized Lyra dealer. Arrange an audition in our Portland showroom, and ask us about Lyra's exchange and trade-in pricing. Call \u003ca href=\"tel:+15032222599\"\u003e(503) 222-2599\u003c\/a\u003e or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@pearlaudio.com?subject=Lyra%20Etna%20%CE%BB\"\u003esales@pearlaudio.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lyra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30881324662882,"sku":null,"price":10495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2475\/2780\/products\/ALYRAETNA.jpg?v=1571376607"},{"product_id":"lyra-etna-sl-cartridge","title":"Etna Lambda SL Cartridge","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pa-d5\" style=\"color:#080808;line-height:1.6;font-size:15px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8d1935;font-weight:600\"\u003eLyra · Etna\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:18px;line-height:1.45;font-weight:600\"\u003eThe low-output version of Lyra's Etna Lambda, built to order for very high-gain, low-noise systems, where it can surpass the standard model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display:inline-block;margin:0 0 18px;padding:4px 10px;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;border-radius:2px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003eBuilt to order; current production is the Lambda (λ) version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:1px;background:#d8d5ce;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e0.25 mV\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eoutput\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e1.52 Ω\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003einternal impedance\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e1.62–1.72 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003etracking force\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e9.2 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eweight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eThe Etna Lambda SL shares its body, magnet system, cantilever, stylus and Lambda suspension with the standard Etna Lambda. That means a titanium core clamped inside an aluminum outer body, Lyra's pre-angled \"New Angle\" coil geometry, and a diamond-coated boron cantilever with a variable-radius line-contact nude diamond. The difference is in the coils. The SL uses single-layer coils, which lower moving mass and drop internal impedance to 1.52 Ω and output to 0.25 mV, less than half the standard model's.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eThe Audio Beat found that with a high-gain, very low-noise phono stage, the SL can match the standard Etna's presence and dynamics, and add finer detail, articulation and low-level nuance. With lower-gain stages it sounds lighter and thinner. Stereophile's Michael Fremer reviewed the earlier Etna SL alongside the Atlas SL and judged the Etna SL the stronger of the two: airier, richer and more expansive. Current-input phono stages, or a step-up transformer designed for 1–3 Ω cartridges, suit it best. A transformer chosen for the standard Etna is unlikely to suit it. If you are not sure your system can take advantage of it, the standard Etna Lambda is usually the better choice. It needs a rigid, high-quality tonearm with VTA adjustment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 20px\"\u003eThe Etna λ SL is built to order and sits alongside the standard Etna λ, one step below the Atlas λ. Lyra does not retip: a worn Etna SL is exchanged for a new Etna λ SL through MIBS Distro at $6,895 instead of $11,495, and any other Lyra cartridge traded in brings it to $9,270.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eKey technologies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLambda suspension.\u003c\/strong\u003e Lyra's revised one-point wire suspension and damper layout, shared with the Atlas λ, for a lower noise floor and better tracking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-material body.\u003c\/strong\u003e A titanium core inside a duralumin outer body, with a bronze front plate and phenolic resin inserts, tuned so that each material damps the others.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew Angle coil geometry.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-angled coils that align with the magnetic field under tracking force.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiamond-coated boron cantilever.\u003c\/strong\u003e A solid boron rod with a diamond coating carrying a nude 3 × 70 µm variable-radius line-contact stylus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-layer coil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fewer turns give 0.25 mV and 1.52 Ω; it needs a very quiet high-gain phono stage or a step-up for 1–3 Ω cartridges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdetails open style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eVery low-output moving coil (MC), medium compliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eOutput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e0.25 mV (5 cm\/s, 45°)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eInternal impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e1.52 Ω (1.9 µH)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eRecommended load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eSet by listening direct into MC input; via step-up transformer, use one designed for 1–3 Ω cartridges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTracking force\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e1.62–1.72 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCompliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eApprox. 12 × 10⁻⁶ cm\/dyne at 100 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e9.2 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eStylus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eLyra variable-radius line contact, nude diamond (3 × 70 µm), slot-mounted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCantilever\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eDiamond-coated solid boron rod\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eBody\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eTitanium core with aluminum outer body, self-clamping construction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eAlso available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eEtna Lambda (standard output) and Etna Lambda Mono\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:13px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lyraanalog.com\/etna.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLyra Etna product page and specifications\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eRebuilds and trade-in\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:14px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLyra trade-in and exchange (MIBS Distro).\u003c\/strong\u003e Trade in any Lyra cartridge, in any condition, and the Etna λ SL is $9,270 instead of $11,495; trade in a worn Etna λ SL itself and the exchange price is $6,895. Lyra does not retip: a worn Lyra is replaced with a new one at these prices through MIBS Distro, Lyra's US distributor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Lyra Etna λ SL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$6,895 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $4,600)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Lyra Etna SL (original)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$6,895 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $4,600)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Lyra Delos\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$9,270 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $2,225)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Lyra Kleos\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$9,270 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $2,225)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Lyra Kleos SL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$9,270 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $2,225)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Lyra Kleos Mono\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$9,270 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $2,225)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Lyra Etna λ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$9,270 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $2,225)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Lyra Etna λ Mono\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$9,270 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $2,225)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eOther Lyra cartridges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e20 more models qualify; use the trade-in selector on this page or ask us\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 22px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003ePrices are MIBS Distro US retail, October 2025 list. The trade-in cartridge is sent to Lyra; a new cartridge is supplied, not a repair. Lyra Lambda (λ) models and the original versions trade in alike. Verified 2026-10-28. Source: Lyra USA \u0026amp; Canada price list, October 2025 (MIBS Distro).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;border-bottom:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eWhere it sits in the range\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"\u003eThe Lyra cartridges Pearl Audio stocks, from least to most expensive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-delos-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Delos\u003c\/a\u003e: entry Lyra, 0.6 mV, microridge stylus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-kleos-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Kleos\u003c\/a\u003e: warm, quiet-tracking mid-range Lyra, 0.5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-kleos-mono-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Kleos Mono\u003c\/a\u003e: built-to-order mono Kleos, 0.25 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-kleos-sl-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Kleos SL\u003c\/a\u003e: built-to-order low-output Kleos, 0.25 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-etna-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Etna λ\u003c\/a\u003e: near-flagship Lyra, multi-material body, 0.56 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-etna-mono-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Etna λ Mono\u003c\/a\u003e: built-to-order mono Etna λ, 0.25 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLyra Etna λ SL\u003c\/strong\u003e (this model)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-atlas-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Atlas λ\u003c\/a\u003e: flagship, solid titanium body, 0.56 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-atlas-mono-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Atlas λ Mono\u003c\/a\u003e: built-to-order mono flagship, 0.25 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-atlas-sl-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Atlas λ SL\u003c\/a\u003e: built-to-order low-output flagship, 0.25 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 22px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theaudiobeat.com\/equipment\/lyra_etna_lambda.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eThe Audio Beat: Lyra Etna Lambda and Etna Lambda SL\u003c\/a\u003e (Roy Gregory, July 2021)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/stereophile.com\/content\/lyra-atlas-sl-and-etna-sl-phono-cartridges\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eStereophile: Lyra Atlas SL and Etna SL phono cartridges\u003c\/a\u003e (Michael Fremer, July 2016; covers the earlier, pre-Lambda Etna SL)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 18px;background:#f7f6f2;border-left:3px solid #8d1935\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:600\"\u003ePlan your Lyra system with Pearl Audio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px\"\u003ePearl Audio is an authorized Lyra dealer. Arrange an audition in our Portland showroom, and ask us about Lyra's exchange and trade-in pricing. Call \u003ca href=\"tel:+15032222599\"\u003e(503) 222-2599\u003c\/a\u003e or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@pearlaudio.com?subject=Lyra%20Etna%20%CE%BB%20SL\"\u003esales@pearlaudio.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lyra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30881325645922,"sku":null,"price":11495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2475\/2780\/products\/ALYRAETNA_24173c6d-5cd3-4c61-a5fc-db9abb7acd48.jpg?v=1571377130"},{"product_id":"lyra-etna-mono-cartridge","title":"Etna Lambda Mono Cartridge","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pa-d5\" style=\"color:#080808;line-height:1.6;font-size:15px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8d1935;font-weight:600\"\u003eLyra · Etna\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:18px;line-height:1.45;font-weight:600\"\u003eA built-to-order mono version of Lyra's Etna Lambda, for lower-noise playback of mono LPs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display:inline-block;margin:0 0 18px;padding:4px 10px;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;border-radius:2px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003eBuilt to order; current production is the Lambda (λ) version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:1px;background:#d8d5ce;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e0.25 mV\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eoutput\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003eTrue mono\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003egenerator, 3.0 Ω\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e1.62–1.72 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003etracking force\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e9.2 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eweight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eThe Etna Lambda Mono pairs Lyra's dedicated mono generator with the Etna's multi-material body. On a mono record the music is all in the side-to-side groove motion, and the vertical axis carries only noise. So Lyra lays the square iron coil former parallel to the record surface, instead of at the 45° angle used in stereo cartridges, and winds two separate, isolated coils that respond only to horizontal movement. The body starts with a solid titanium core with non-parallel surfaces, locked inside an asymmetric anodized duralumin shell, with bronze and stainless-steel rods pressure-fitted into a pre-stressed, constrained-layer structure. The diamond-coated solid boron cantilever mounts directly into the body so vibration drains into the headshell and tonearm. It is designed by Jonathan Carr and hand-built in Japan, with final assembly and testing by Yoshinori Mishima.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eBecause it ignores the vertical axis, Lyra says the Etna Lambda Mono gives a much better signal-to-noise ratio on mono records, with no downside. The isolated coils can run in parallel into a stereo system without tying the channels together (which helps avoid hum), feed one amplifier and speaker on their own, or be wired in series through a headshell lead for more output in a single-amp mono system. At 0.25 mV and 3.0 Ω it needs a high-gain, low-noise MC phono stage or a step-up transformer designed for low-impedance cartridges, plus a rigid, medium to medium-high mass tonearm with adjustable anti-skate. In Stereophile, Michael Fremer called the stereo Atlas SL and Etna SL two of the world's great cartridges, and gave the Etna SL the edge in the midrange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 20px\"\u003eThe Etna λ Mono is built to order and sits alongside the stereo Etna λ. Lyra does not retip: a worn Etna Mono is exchanged for a new one through MIBS Distro at $6,895 instead of $11,495, and any other Lyra cartridge traded in brings it to $9,270.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eKey technologies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLambda suspension.\u003c\/strong\u003e Lyra's revised one-point wire suspension and damper layout, shared with the Atlas λ, for a lower noise floor and better tracking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-material body.\u003c\/strong\u003e A titanium core inside a duralumin outer body, with a bronze front plate and phenolic resin inserts, tuned so that each material damps the others.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew Angle coil geometry.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-angled coils that align with the magnetic field under tracking force.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiamond-coated boron cantilever.\u003c\/strong\u003e A solid boron rod with a diamond coating carrying a nude 3 × 70 µm variable-radius line-contact stylus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrue mono generator.\u003c\/strong\u003e Coils that read only lateral groove motion, for quieter playback of mono LPs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdetails open style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eMono low-output, low-impedance moving coil (MC), medium compliance; built to order\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eOutput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e0.25 mV (5 cm\/s)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eInternal impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e3.0 Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCoils\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eTwo isolated mono 6N copper coils on a square high-purity iron former, parallel to the record surface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eRecommended load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eDirect into MC input: per Lyra's manual, finalize by listening; via step-up transformer: one designed for 1–3 Ω cartridges, into a 10–47 kΩ MM input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTracking force\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e1.62–1.72 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCompliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eApprox. 12 × 10⁻⁶ cm\/dyne at 100 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e9.2 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eStylus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eLyra long-footprint variable-radius line contact, nude diamond (3 × 70 µm), slot-mounted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCantilever\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eDiamond-coated solid boron rod, short one-point wire suspension, knife-edge direct mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eFrequency range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e10 Hz – 50 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eBody\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eMulti-material (titanium, duralumin, bronze, stainless steel), self-clamping, threaded mounting holes (2.6 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eRecommended tonearm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eMedium to medium-high mass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eAlso available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eEtna Lambda (stereo, 0.56 mV) and Etna Lambda SL (stereo, 0.25 mV)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:13px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lyraanalog.com\/etna.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLyra Etna product page and specifications\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eRebuilds and trade-in\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:14px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLyra trade-in and exchange (MIBS Distro).\u003c\/strong\u003e Trade in any Lyra cartridge, in any condition, and the Etna λ Mono is $9,270 instead of $11,495; trade in a worn Etna λ Mono itself and the exchange price is $6,895. Lyra does not retip: a worn Lyra is replaced with a new one at these prices through MIBS Distro, Lyra's US distributor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Lyra Etna λ Mono\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$6,895 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $4,600)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Lyra Delos\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$9,270 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $2,225)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Lyra Kleos\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$9,270 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $2,225)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Lyra Kleos SL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$9,270 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $2,225)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Lyra Kleos Mono\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$9,270 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $2,225)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Lyra Etna λ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$9,270 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $2,225)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Lyra Etna λ SL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$9,270 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $2,225)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Lyra Etna (original)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$9,270 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $2,225)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eOther Lyra cartridges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e20 more models qualify; use the trade-in selector on this page or ask us\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 22px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003ePrices are MIBS Distro US retail, October 2025 list. The trade-in cartridge is sent to Lyra; a new cartridge is supplied, not a repair. Lyra Lambda (λ) models and the original versions trade in alike. Verified 2026-10-28. Source: Lyra USA \u0026amp; Canada price list, October 2025 (MIBS Distro).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;border-bottom:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eWhere it sits in the range\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"\u003eThe Lyra cartridges Pearl Audio stocks, from least to most expensive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-delos-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Delos\u003c\/a\u003e: entry Lyra, 0.6 mV, microridge stylus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-kleos-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Kleos\u003c\/a\u003e: warm, quiet-tracking mid-range Lyra, 0.5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-kleos-mono-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Kleos Mono\u003c\/a\u003e: built-to-order mono Kleos, 0.25 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-kleos-sl-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Kleos SL\u003c\/a\u003e: built-to-order low-output Kleos, 0.25 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-etna-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Etna λ\u003c\/a\u003e: near-flagship Lyra, multi-material body, 0.56 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLyra Etna λ Mono\u003c\/strong\u003e (this model)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-etna-sl-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Etna λ SL\u003c\/a\u003e: built-to-order low-output Etna λ, 0.25 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-atlas-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Atlas λ\u003c\/a\u003e: flagship, solid titanium body, 0.56 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-atlas-mono-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Atlas λ Mono\u003c\/a\u003e: built-to-order mono flagship, 0.25 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-atlas-sl-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Atlas λ SL\u003c\/a\u003e: built-to-order low-output flagship, 0.25 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 22px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/stereophile.com\/content\/lyra-atlas-sl-and-etna-sl-phono-cartridges\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eStereophile: Lyra Atlas SL and Etna SL phono cartridges\u003c\/a\u003e (Michael Fremer, July 2016; covers the earlier stereo Etna SL)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stereophile.com\/content\/lyra-etna-mc-phono-cartridge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eStereophile: Analog Corner #224, Lyra Etna MC phono cartridge\u003c\/a\u003e (Michael Fremer, March 2014; covers the original stereo Etna)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 18px;background:#f7f6f2;border-left:3px solid #8d1935\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:600\"\u003ePlan your Lyra system with Pearl Audio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px\"\u003ePearl Audio is an authorized Lyra dealer. Arrange an audition in our Portland showroom, and ask us about Lyra's exchange and trade-in pricing. Call \u003ca href=\"tel:+15032222599\"\u003e(503) 222-2599\u003c\/a\u003e or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@pearlaudio.com?subject=Lyra%20Etna%20%CE%BB%20Mono\"\u003esales@pearlaudio.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lyra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30881326104674,"sku":null,"price":11495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2475\/2780\/products\/ALYRAETNA_9df19137-8d03-4209-838c-002150cfe888.jpg?v=1571376711"},{"product_id":"lyra-atlas-cartridge","title":"Atlas Lambda Cartridge","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pa-d5\" style=\"color:#080808;line-height:1.6;font-size:15px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8d1935;font-weight:600\"\u003eLyra · Atlas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:18px;line-height:1.45;font-weight:600\"\u003eLyra's flagship moving coil: a solid titanium, asymmetrical body and a refined Lambda suspension that combine full-scale dynamics with very fine resolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display:inline-block;margin:0 0 18px;padding:4px 10px;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;border-radius:2px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003eCurrent production is the Lambda (λ) version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:1px;background:#d8d5ce;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e0.56 mV\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eoutput\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003eTitanium\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003ebody\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e1.72 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003etracking force (recommended)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e11.6 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eweight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eThe Atlas sits at the top of Lyra's range, and almost everything about it is aimed at controlling resonance. The body is machined from a single billet of solid titanium. Its surfaces are deliberately non-parallel and asymmetrical, so vibration from the groove isn't stored and reflected back into the signal. Inside, a yokeless dual-magnet system drives coils set to Lyra's \"New Angle\" geometry. The coils are pre-angled so that they line up exactly with the magnetic field once tracking force is applied. The Lambda update, introduced in 2020, adds a redesigned suspension and damper system that Lyra says improves clarity and resolution. A diamond-coated solid boron cantilever carries Lyra's own variable-radius line-contact nude diamond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eStereophile's reviewer found the Lambda cleaner and more resolving in the treble than the original Atlas, with the same bass power and slam. He also noted a more natural beauty to its sound, without any softening or added color. Stereophile's earlier review of the Atlas SL also singled out its bass impact, grip, speed and slam. It needs a rigid, high-quality tonearm with adjustable anti-skate (VTA adjustment is a plus). At 11.6 g it is a heavier cartridge, so check your arm's counterweight range. It also needs a quiet MC phono stage with about 60 dB of gain or more, or a step-up transformer. The Atlas Lambda SL halves the output for very high-gain, low-noise systems. The Atlas Lambda Mono is built for mono LPs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 20px\"\u003eThe Atlas λ is the top of Lyra's range. Lyra does not retip: a worn Atlas is exchanged for a new Atlas λ through MIBS Distro at $8,395 instead of $14,500; an Etna, Olympos, Parnassus or Titan traded in brings a new Atlas λ to $11,595, and any other Lyra model to $11,785.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eKey technologies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid titanium body.\u003c\/strong\u003e An asymmetrical body machined from titanium with no parallel surfaces, for the lowest stored energy in the Lyra range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLambda suspension.\u003c\/strong\u003e Lyra's revised one-point wire suspension and damper geometry, which lowered the noise floor and improved tracking over the original Atlas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew Angle coil geometry.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-angled coils that come into exact alignment with the magnetic field under tracking force.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiamond-coated boron cantilever.\u003c\/strong\u003e A diamond-coated solid boron rod with a nude 3 × 70 µm variable-radius line-contact stylus, slot-mounted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand built in Japan.\u003c\/strong\u003e Built and tested by hand, with final assembly by Yoshinori Mishima.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdetails open style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eLow-output moving coil (MC), medium compliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eOutput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e0.56 mV (5 cm\/s, 45°)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eInternal impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e4.2 Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eRecommended load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e104–887 Ω direct into MC input; 5–15 Ω via step-up transformer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTracking force\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e1.65–1.75 g (1.72 g recommended)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCompliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eApprox. 12 × 10⁻⁶ cm\/dyne at 100 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e11.6 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eStylus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eLyra variable-radius line contact, nude diamond (3 × 70 µm), slot-mounted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCantilever\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eDiamond-coated solid boron rod\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eFrequency range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e10 Hz – 50 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eChannel separation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e35 dB or better at 1 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eBody\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eOne-piece machined solid titanium, asymmetrical; threaded mounting holes (2.6 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eAlso available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eAtlas Lambda SL (lower output) and Atlas Lambda Mono\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:13px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lyraanalog.com\/atlas.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLyra Atlas product page and specifications\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eRebuilds and trade-in\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:14px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLyra trade-in and exchange (MIBS Distro).\u003c\/strong\u003e Trade in an Atlas, Etna, Olympos, Parnassus or Titan and the Atlas λ is $11,595; any other Lyra model brings it to $11,785; a worn Atlas λ itself exchanges at $8,395. Lyra does not retip: a worn Lyra is replaced with a new one at these prices through MIBS Distro, Lyra's US distributor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Lyra Atlas λ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$8,395 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $6,105)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Lyra Atlas (original)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$8,395 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $6,105)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Lyra Etna λ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$11,595 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $2,905)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Lyra Etna λ SL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$11,595 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $2,905)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Lyra Etna λ Mono\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$11,595 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $2,905)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Lyra Etna (original)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$11,595 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $2,905)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Lyra Etna SL (original)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$11,595 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $2,905)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Lyra Atlas λ SL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$11,595 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $2,905)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eOther Lyra cartridges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e20 more models qualify; use the trade-in selector on this page or ask us\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 22px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003ePrices are MIBS Distro US retail, October 2025 list. The trade-in cartridge is sent to Lyra; a new cartridge is supplied, not a repair. Lyra Lambda (λ) models and the original versions trade in alike. Verified 2026-10-28. Source: Lyra USA \u0026amp; Canada price list, October 2025 (MIBS Distro).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;border-bottom:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eWhere it sits in the range\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"\u003eThe Lyra cartridges Pearl Audio stocks, from least to most expensive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-delos-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Delos\u003c\/a\u003e: entry Lyra, 0.6 mV, microridge stylus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-kleos-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Kleos\u003c\/a\u003e: warm, quiet-tracking mid-range Lyra, 0.5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-kleos-mono-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Kleos Mono\u003c\/a\u003e: built-to-order mono Kleos, 0.25 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-kleos-sl-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Kleos SL\u003c\/a\u003e: built-to-order low-output Kleos, 0.25 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-etna-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Etna λ\u003c\/a\u003e: near-flagship Lyra, multi-material body, 0.56 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-etna-mono-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Etna λ Mono\u003c\/a\u003e: built-to-order mono Etna λ, 0.25 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-etna-sl-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Etna λ SL\u003c\/a\u003e: built-to-order low-output Etna λ, 0.25 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLyra Atlas λ\u003c\/strong\u003e (this model)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-atlas-mono-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Atlas λ Mono\u003c\/a\u003e: built-to-order mono flagship, 0.25 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-atlas-sl-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Atlas λ SL\u003c\/a\u003e: built-to-order low-output flagship, 0.25 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 22px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/stereophile.com\/content\/spin-doctor-14-lyra-atlas-%CE%BB-lambda-phono-cartridge-and-fixing-footfall-problems\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eStereophile: Spin Doctor #14, Lyra Atlas λ Lambda\u003c\/a\u003e (Michael Trei, June 2024)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dagogo.com\/?p=22206\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDagogo: Lyra Atlas Lambda SL moving-coil cartridge review\u003c\/a\u003e (Fred Crowder, November 2021; covers the low-output SL sibling)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 18px;background:#f7f6f2;border-left:3px solid #8d1935\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:600\"\u003ePlan your Lyra system with Pearl Audio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px\"\u003ePearl Audio is an authorized Lyra dealer. Arrange an audition in our Portland showroom, and ask us about Lyra's exchange and trade-in pricing. Call \u003ca href=\"tel:+15032222599\"\u003e(503) 222-2599\u003c\/a\u003e or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@pearlaudio.com?subject=Lyra%20Atlas%20%CE%BB\"\u003esales@pearlaudio.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lyra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30881326432354,"sku":null,"price":14500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2475\/2780\/products\/ALYRAATLAS.jpg?v=1571376118"},{"product_id":"lyra-atlas-sl-cartridge","title":"Atlas Lambda SL Cartridge","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pa-d5\" style=\"color:#080808;line-height:1.6;font-size:15px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8d1935;font-weight:600\"\u003eLyra · Atlas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:18px;line-height:1.45;font-weight:600\"\u003eThe low-output version of Lyra's flagship Atlas Lambda, built to order for systems with the gain and quiet to make the most of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display:inline-block;margin:0 0 18px;padding:4px 10px;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;border-radius:2px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003eBuilt to order; current production is the Lambda (λ) version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:1px;background:#d8d5ce;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e0.25 mV\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eoutput\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e1.52 Ω\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003einternal impedance\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e1.62–1.72 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003etracking force\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e11.6 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eweight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eThe Atlas Lambda SL shares everything with the standard Atlas Lambda except its coils. The body is machined from one piece of solid titanium with asymmetrical, non-parallel surfaces that keep resonance from building up. Inside are a yokeless dual-magnet system, Lyra's pre-angled \"New Angle\" coil geometry, and the Lambda suspension and damper. A diamond-coated boron cantilever carries a variable-radius line-contact nude diamond. The SL coils use half the turns of the standard model, which lowers moving mass, internal impedance and output (0.25 mV against 0.56 mV).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eIn the right system, the payoff is finer inner detail, better low-level dynamics and a less mechanical sound. Dagogo's reviewer called it the best cartridge he had owned, with deep, well-balanced bass and a very large soundstage. Stereophile found the gains over the standard Atlas real but not dramatic. Reviewers warn that it only works with a very high-gain, very low-noise phono stage, a current-input stage, or a step-up transformer designed for 1–3 Ω cartridges. Without those, dynamics and energy suffer. If you are unsure, the standard Atlas Lambda is the safer choice, and we're happy to help you decide. It needs a rigid, high-quality tonearm with adjustable anti-skate, preferably with VTA adjustment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 20px\"\u003eThe Atlas λ SL is built to order and sits at the top of Lyra's range beside the standard Atlas λ. Lyra does not retip: a worn Atlas SL is exchanged for a new Atlas λ SL through MIBS Distro at $9,295 instead of $15,500; an Atlas, Etna, Olympos, Parnassus or Titan traded in brings it to $12,345, and any other Lyra model to $12,725.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eKey technologies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid titanium body.\u003c\/strong\u003e An asymmetrical body machined from titanium with no parallel surfaces, for the lowest stored energy in the Lyra range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLambda suspension.\u003c\/strong\u003e Lyra's revised one-point wire suspension and damper geometry, which lowered the noise floor and improved tracking over the original Atlas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew Angle coil geometry.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-angled coils that come into exact alignment with the magnetic field under tracking force.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiamond-coated boron cantilever.\u003c\/strong\u003e A diamond-coated solid boron rod with a nude 3 × 70 µm variable-radius line-contact stylus, slot-mounted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-layer coil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fewer turns give 0.25 mV and 1.52 Ω: the quietest Lyra generator, for very high-gain phono stages or a 1–3 Ω step-up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdetails open style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eVery low-output moving coil (MC), medium compliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eOutput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e0.25 mV (5 cm\/s, 45°)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eInternal impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e1.52 Ω (1.9 µH)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eRecommended load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eSet by listening direct into MC input (about 104–887 Ω); via step-up transformer, use one designed for 1–3 Ω cartridges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTracking force\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e1.62–1.72 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCompliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eApprox. 12 × 10⁻⁶ cm\/dyne at 100 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e11.6 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eStylus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eLyra variable-radius line contact, nude diamond (3 × 70 µm), slot-mounted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCantilever\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eDiamond-coated solid boron rod\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eBody\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eOne-piece machined solid titanium, asymmetrical; threaded mounting holes (2.6 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eAlso available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eAtlas Lambda (standard output) and Atlas Lambda Mono\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:13px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lyraanalog.com\/atlas.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLyra Atlas product page and specifications\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eRebuilds and trade-in\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:14px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLyra trade-in and exchange (MIBS Distro).\u003c\/strong\u003e Trade in an Atlas, Etna, Olympos, Parnassus or Titan and the Atlas λ SL is $12,345; any other Lyra model brings it to $12,725; a worn Atlas λ SL itself exchanges at $9,295. Lyra does not retip: a worn Lyra is replaced with a new one at these prices through MIBS Distro, Lyra's US distributor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Lyra Atlas λ SL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$9,295 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $6,205)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Lyra Atlas SL (original)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$9,295 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $6,205)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Lyra Etna λ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$12,345 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $3,155)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Lyra Etna λ SL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$12,345 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $3,155)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Lyra Etna λ Mono\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$12,345 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $3,155)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Lyra Etna (original)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$12,345 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $3,155)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Lyra Etna SL (original)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$12,345 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $3,155)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Lyra Atlas λ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$12,345 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $3,155)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eOther Lyra cartridges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e20 more models qualify; use the trade-in selector on this page or ask us\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 22px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003ePrices are MIBS Distro US retail, October 2025 list. The trade-in cartridge is sent to Lyra; a new cartridge is supplied, not a repair. Lyra Lambda (λ) models and the original versions trade in alike. Verified 2026-10-28. Source: Lyra USA \u0026amp; Canada price list, October 2025 (MIBS Distro).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;border-bottom:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eWhere it sits in the range\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"\u003eThe Lyra cartridges Pearl Audio stocks, from least to most expensive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-delos-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Delos\u003c\/a\u003e: entry Lyra, 0.6 mV, microridge stylus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-kleos-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Kleos\u003c\/a\u003e: warm, quiet-tracking mid-range Lyra, 0.5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-kleos-mono-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Kleos Mono\u003c\/a\u003e: built-to-order mono Kleos, 0.25 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-kleos-sl-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Kleos SL\u003c\/a\u003e: built-to-order low-output Kleos, 0.25 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-etna-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Etna λ\u003c\/a\u003e: near-flagship Lyra, multi-material body, 0.56 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-etna-mono-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Etna λ Mono\u003c\/a\u003e: built-to-order mono Etna λ, 0.25 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-etna-sl-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Etna λ SL\u003c\/a\u003e: built-to-order low-output Etna λ, 0.25 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-atlas-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Atlas λ\u003c\/a\u003e: flagship, solid titanium body, 0.56 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-atlas-mono-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Atlas λ Mono\u003c\/a\u003e: built-to-order mono flagship, 0.25 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLyra Atlas λ SL\u003c\/strong\u003e (this model)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 22px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dagogo.com\/?p=22206\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDagogo: Lyra Atlas Lambda SL moving-coil cartridge review\u003c\/a\u003e (Fred Crowder, November 2021)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/stereophile.com\/content\/lyra-atlas-sl-and-etna-sl-phono-cartridges\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eStereophile: Lyra Atlas SL and Etna SL phono cartridges\u003c\/a\u003e (Michael Fremer, July 2016; covers the earlier, pre-Lambda Atlas SL)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 18px;background:#f7f6f2;border-left:3px solid #8d1935\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:600\"\u003ePlan your Lyra system with Pearl Audio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px\"\u003ePearl Audio is an authorized Lyra dealer. Arrange an audition in our Portland showroom, and ask us about Lyra's exchange and trade-in pricing. Call \u003ca href=\"tel:+15032222599\"\u003e(503) 222-2599\u003c\/a\u003e or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@pearlaudio.com?subject=Lyra%20Atlas%20%CE%BB%20SL\"\u003esales@pearlaudio.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lyra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30881326858338,"sku":null,"price":15500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2475\/2780\/products\/ALYRAATLAS_287b69dd-2db6-4fa7-9458-a35194939f1f.jpg?v=1571376439"},{"product_id":"lyra-atlas-mono-cartridge","title":"Atlas Lambda Mono Cartridge","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pa-d5\" style=\"color:#080808;line-height:1.6;font-size:15px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8d1935;font-weight:600\"\u003eLyra · Atlas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:18px;line-height:1.45;font-weight:600\"\u003eLyra's flagship Atlas Lambda in a built-to-order mono version, for collectors who want the most from their mono LPs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display:inline-block;margin:0 0 18px;padding:4px 10px;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;border-radius:2px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003eBuilt to order; current production is the Lambda (λ) version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:1px;background:#d8d5ce;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e0.25 mV\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eoutput\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003eTrue mono\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003egenerator, 3.0 Ω\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e1.62–1.72 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003etracking force\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e11.6 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eweight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eThe Atlas Lambda Mono combines Lyra's top body with a generator built only for mono. A mono groove carries its music side to side, and the vertical axis holds nothing but noise from wear and dirt. Lyra lays the square iron coil former parallel to the record surface, instead of at the 45° angle used in stereo cartridges, and winds two separate, isolated coils that respond only to horizontal stylus movement. The body is machined from titanium in an asymmetrical shape, combined with a synthetic composite gemstone, and threaded directly for the mounting screws. A diamond-coated solid boron cantilever is mounted straight into the body with a high-pressure knife-edge system. It is designed by Jonathan Carr and hand-built in Japan, with final assembly and testing by Yoshinori Mishima.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eBecause it rejects vertical groove noise, Lyra says the Atlas Lambda Mono gives a much better signal-to-noise ratio on mono records, with no downside. Its isolated coils can run in parallel into a stereo system without tying the channels together (which helps avoid hum), feed a single amplifier and speaker, or be wired in series through a headshell lead for more output in a one-amp mono system. At 0.25 mV and 3.0 Ω it needs a high-gain, low-noise MC phono stage or a step-up transformer designed for low-impedance cartridges. At 11.6 g it suits a rigid tonearm of medium to medium-high mass. Stereophile's Michael Fremer called the original stereo Atlas a complete success, with standout transparency and microdynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 20px\"\u003eThe Atlas λ Mono is built to order and sits at the top of Lyra's range beside the stereo Atlas λ. Lyra does not retip: a worn Atlas Mono is exchanged for a new one through MIBS Distro at $9,295 instead of $15,500; an Atlas, Etna, Olympos, Parnassus or Titan traded in brings it to $12,345, and any other Lyra model to $12,725.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eKey technologies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid titanium body.\u003c\/strong\u003e An asymmetrical body machined from titanium with no parallel surfaces, for the lowest stored energy in the Lyra range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLambda suspension.\u003c\/strong\u003e Lyra's revised one-point wire suspension and damper geometry, which lowered the noise floor and improved tracking over the original Atlas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew Angle coil geometry.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-angled coils that come into exact alignment with the magnetic field under tracking force.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiamond-coated boron cantilever.\u003c\/strong\u003e A diamond-coated solid boron rod with a nude 3 × 70 µm variable-radius line-contact stylus, slot-mounted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrue mono generator.\u003c\/strong\u003e Two isolated mono coils of 3.0 Ω each read only lateral groove motion, for the quietest playback of mono LPs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdetails open style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eMono low-output, low-impedance moving coil (MC), medium compliance; built to order\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eOutput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e0.25 mV (5 cm\/s)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eInternal impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e3.0 Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCoils\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eTwo isolated mono 6N copper coils on a square high-purity iron former, parallel to the record surface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eRecommended load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e104–887 Ω direct into MC input (finalize by listening); via step-up transformer: one designed for 1–3 Ω cartridges, into a 10–47 kΩ MM input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTracking force\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e1.62–1.72 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCompliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eApprox. 12 × 10⁻⁶ cm\/dyne at 100 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e11.6 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eStylus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eLyra long-footprint variable-radius line contact, nude diamond (3 × 70 µm), slot-mounted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCantilever\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eDiamond-coated solid boron rod, short one-point wire suspension, knife-edge direct mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eFrequency range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e10 Hz – 50 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eBody\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eMachined asymmetrical titanium with synthetic composite gemstone, threaded mounting holes (2.6 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eRecommended tonearm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eMedium to medium-high mass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eAlso available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eAtlas Lambda (stereo, 0.56 mV) and Atlas Lambda SL (stereo, 0.25 mV)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:13px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lyraanalog.com\/atlas.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLyra Atlas product page and specifications\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eRebuilds and trade-in\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:14px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLyra trade-in and exchange (MIBS Distro).\u003c\/strong\u003e Trade in an Atlas, Etna, Olympos, Parnassus or Titan and the Atlas λ Mono is $12,345; any other Lyra model brings it to $12,725; a worn Atlas λ Mono itself exchanges at $9,295. Lyra does not retip: a worn Lyra is replaced with a new one at these prices through MIBS Distro, Lyra's US distributor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Lyra Atlas λ Mono\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$9,295 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $6,205)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Lyra Etna λ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$12,345 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $3,155)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Lyra Etna λ SL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$12,345 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $3,155)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Lyra Etna λ Mono\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$12,345 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $3,155)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Lyra Etna (original)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$12,345 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $3,155)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Lyra Etna SL (original)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$12,345 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $3,155)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Lyra Atlas λ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$12,345 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $3,155)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Lyra Atlas λ SL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$12,345 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $3,155)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eOther Lyra cartridges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e20 more models qualify; use the trade-in selector on this page or ask us\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 22px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003ePrices are MIBS Distro US retail, October 2025 list. The trade-in cartridge is sent to Lyra; a new cartridge is supplied, not a repair. Lyra Lambda (λ) models and the original versions trade in alike. Verified 2026-10-28. Source: Lyra USA \u0026amp; Canada price list, October 2025 (MIBS Distro).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;border-bottom:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eWhere it sits in the range\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"\u003eThe Lyra cartridges Pearl Audio stocks, from least to most expensive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-delos-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Delos\u003c\/a\u003e: entry Lyra, 0.6 mV, microridge stylus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-kleos-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Kleos\u003c\/a\u003e: warm, quiet-tracking mid-range Lyra, 0.5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-kleos-mono-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Kleos Mono\u003c\/a\u003e: built-to-order mono Kleos, 0.25 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-kleos-sl-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Kleos SL\u003c\/a\u003e: built-to-order low-output Kleos, 0.25 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-etna-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Etna λ\u003c\/a\u003e: near-flagship Lyra, multi-material body, 0.56 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-etna-mono-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Etna λ Mono\u003c\/a\u003e: built-to-order mono Etna λ, 0.25 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-etna-sl-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Etna λ SL\u003c\/a\u003e: built-to-order low-output Etna λ, 0.25 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-atlas-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Atlas λ\u003c\/a\u003e: flagship, solid titanium body, 0.56 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLyra Atlas λ Mono\u003c\/strong\u003e (this model)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyra-atlas-sl-cartridge\"\u003eLyra Atlas λ SL\u003c\/a\u003e: built-to-order low-output flagship, 0.25 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 22px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stereophile.com\/content\/lyra-atlas-mc-phono-cartridge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eStereophile: Lyra Atlas MC phono cartridge\u003c\/a\u003e (Michael Fremer, May 2012; covers the original stereo Atlas)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/stereophile.com\/content\/lyra-atlas-sl-and-etna-sl-phono-cartridges\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eStereophile: Lyra Atlas SL and Etna SL phono cartridges\u003c\/a\u003e (Michael Fremer, July 2016; covers the earlier stereo Atlas SL)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 18px;background:#f7f6f2;border-left:3px solid #8d1935\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:600\"\u003ePlan your Lyra system with Pearl Audio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px\"\u003ePearl Audio is an authorized Lyra dealer. Arrange an audition in our Portland showroom, and ask us about Lyra's exchange and trade-in pricing. Call \u003ca href=\"tel:+15032222599\"\u003e(503) 222-2599\u003c\/a\u003e or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@pearlaudio.com?subject=Lyra%20Atlas%20%CE%BB%20Mono\"\u003esales@pearlaudio.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lyra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30881327349858,"sku":null,"price":15500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2475\/2780\/products\/ALYRAATLAS_9b891fda-b0ee-4bbf-b6d5-b3ffadbf3d9a.jpg?v=1571376133"},{"product_id":"linn-lp12-krystal-moving-coil-cartridge","title":"Krystal Moving Coil Cartridge","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pa-d5\" style=\"color:#080808;line-height:1.6;font-size:15px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8d1935;font-weight:600\"\u003eLinn · Cartridges\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:18px;line-height:1.45;font-weight:600\"\u003eLinn's nude-bodied moving coil: the generator mounted on a stiff, light 7075 aluminum chassis with triple-point mounting and a Vital Fine Line stylus, bringing the agility of Linn's top cartridges to a lower price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display:inline-block;margin:0 0 18px;padding:4px 10px;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;border-radius:2px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003eRequires a moving coil phono input; three-point mounting suits Linn tonearms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:1px;background:#d8d5ce;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e0.5 mV\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eoutput at 5 cm\/s\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e7075\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003ealuminum chassis, nude generator\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e3-point\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003emounting to the headshell\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e7.0 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003ecartridge mass\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eKrystal takes the design ideas of Linn's flagship cartridges and applies them with a more affordable stylus and cantilever. The generator sits without a housing on a chassis machined from 7075 aluminum, so moving mass and inertia stay low and the stylus can follow the groove quickly. A Vital Fine Line nude diamond rides on an aluminum tube cantilever with a cross armature and copper coils. Linn's triple-point mounting clamps the cartridge to the headshell at three points, and even the adhesive was chosen for the stiffest bond so that nothing in the structure absorbs detail. Output is 0.5 mV into 50 to 200 Ω.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eIn Linn's range Krystal sits above the Adikt and Koil and below the Kendo and Ekstatik, and Linn describes its character as a highly musical presentation with increased agility. It tracks at 1.5 to 2.0 g, weighs 7.0 g, and needs an MC phono stage with a load in the 50 to 200 Ω range: a Urika, a Selekt or Klimax DSM's MC input, or the Uphorik. The three-point mount is designed for Linn's arms; ask us about fitting it to others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 20px\"\u003eFor an LP12 owner with a Lingo and Kore, Krystal is the cartridge step that matches the rest of the deck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eKey technologies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNude design.\u003c\/strong\u003e Generator mounted on an open 7075 aluminum chassis for low mass and inertia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTriple-point mounting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Three contact points lock the cartridge to the headshell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVital Fine Line stylus.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nude diamond on an aluminum tube cantilever.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCross armature.\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper coils on a cross armature for 0.5 mV output.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdetails open style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eMoving coil (MC), low output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eOutput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e0.5 mV at 5 cm\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eRecommended load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e50–200 Ω; 100–1000 pF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTracking force\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e1.5–2.0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCartridge mass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e7.0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eStylus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eVital Fine Line, nude diamond\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCantilever\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eAluminum tube\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eArmature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eCross, copper wire\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eBody\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003ePrecision-machined 7075 aluminum, nude\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eChannel separation (1 kHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eBetter than 30 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eChannel balance (1 kHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e±1 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eTriple-point; 1.2 mm gold pins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCompliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eNot published by Linn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:13px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.linn.co.uk\/turntables\/components\/krystal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLinn Krystal product page and specifications\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eRebuilds and trade-in\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:14px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLinn cartridge part exchange.\u003c\/strong\u003e Linn publishes a part-exchange price for the Krystal against your existing Linn cartridge: a worn Krystal brings it to $2,025 (instead of $2,415); a Koil to $2,025, an Adikt to $2,025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Linn Krystal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$2,025 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $390)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Linn Koil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$2,025 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $390)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Linn Adikt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$2,025 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $390)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 22px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003eBefore any trade-in is agreed, Linn checks the serial number of the cartridge being traded (orders@linn.co.uk), so bring or send us the serial number first. Linn publishes no separate rebuild or retip price. Verified 2026-10-28. Source: Linn US price list, 9 April 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;border-bottom:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eWhere it sits in the range\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"\u003eLinn's cartridges in order of price; the Kendo, fitted to the Selekt LP12, is available to order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/linn-adikt-cartridge\"\u003eLinn Adikt\u003c\/a\u003e: moving magnet, 6.5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/linn-koil-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eLinn Koil\u003c\/a\u003e: entry moving coil, 0.4 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLinn Krystal\u003c\/strong\u003e (this model)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/linn-ekstatik-flagship-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eLinn Ekstatik\u003c\/a\u003e: flagship moving coil, sapphire cantilever\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0\"\u003eArms: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/linn-arko-high-precision-gimballed-tonearm\"\u003eArko\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/linn-lp12-ekos-se-tonearm\"\u003eEkos SE\u003c\/a\u003e. Phono stages: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/linn-lp12-urika-phono-stage-analog-out\"\u003eUrika\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/linn-lp12-uphorik-mm-mc-phono-stage\"\u003eUphorik\u003c\/a\u003e or a Selekt DSM MC input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 18px;background:#f7f6f2;border-left:3px solid #8d1935\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:600\"\u003ePlan your Linn system with Pearl Audio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px\"\u003ePearl Audio is an authorized Linn dealer. Our technicians fit and align tonearms and cartridges on the LP12 in our Portland workshop; ask us to match an arm and cartridge to your deck and phono stage. Call \u003ca href=\"tel:+15032222599\"\u003e(503) 222-2599\u003c\/a\u003e or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@pearlaudio.com?subject=Linn%20Krystal%20Moving%20Coil%20Cartridge\"\u003esales@pearlaudio.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Linn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31371737137250,"sku":null,"price":2415.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2475\/2780\/products\/krystal.jpg?v=1623541455"},{"product_id":"linn-adikt-cartridge","title":"Adikt Cartridge","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pa-d5\" style=\"color:#080808;line-height:1.6;font-size:15px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8d1935;font-weight:600\"\u003eLinn · Cartridges\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:18px;line-height:1.45;font-weight:600\"\u003eLinn's moving magnet cartridge: a Gyger II stylus on an aluminum cantilever with a user-replaceable stylus assembly, 6.5 mV of output into any MM input, and the cartridge fitted to the Majik LP12 MM.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display:inline-block;margin:0 0 18px;padding:4px 10px;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;border-radius:2px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003eReplacement Adikt stylus available separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:1px;background:#d8d5ce;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e6.5 mV\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eoutput at 5 cm\/s\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003eGyger II\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003estylus, user-replaceable\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e47 kΩ\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eload, any MM input\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e8.25 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003ecartridge mass\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eAdikt is the cartridge Linn fits to the Majik LP12 MM and the one most Sondeks start with. It is a moving magnet design, so it delivers 6.5 mV into the standard 47 kΩ MM input of an integrated amplifier or a Selekt DSM with no step-up or MC stage. The generator is a former-less copper coil in a rigid body; the stylus is a Gyger II profile on an aluminum tube cantilever, and when it wears the whole stylus assembly is replaced by the owner, which keeps running costs low. It mounts at two points with 1.2 mm gold pins and tracks at 1.5 to 2.0 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eJason Thorpe, reviewing it for SoundStage Network, heard \"a superb sense of ease through the midrange\" and music portrayed \"with strong rhythmic assurance.\" Hi-Fi News measured the Majik LP12\/Krane package fitted with the Adikt in 2021 and found it tracked quietly, with hum and noise of −55 dB, in a deck that sounded \"vibrant and alive.\" Its 8.25 g mass suits the Krane and Arko and most medium-mass arms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 20px\"\u003eAdikt is the first of Linn's cartridges, below the Koil moving coil. If your phono stage has an MC input, the Koil is the next step; if it does not, the Adikt is the Linn cartridge to own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eKey technologies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoving magnet.\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5 mV output into any 47 kΩ MM input.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGyger II stylus.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine-profile diamond on an aluminum tube cantilever.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplaceable stylus.\u003c\/strong\u003e Owner-replaceable stylus assembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormer-less coil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper coil wound without a former in a rigid body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdetails open style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eMoving magnet (MM)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eOutput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e6.5 mV at 5 cm\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eRecommended load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e47 kΩ; 150–200 pF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTracking force\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e1.5–2.0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCartridge mass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e8.25 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eStylus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eGyger II, user-replaceable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCantilever\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eAluminum tube\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCoil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eFormer-less, copper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eChannel separation (1 kHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eBetter than 25 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eChannel balance (1 kHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e±2 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eTwo-point; 1.2 mm gold pins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCompliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eNot published by Linn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eFitted as standard to\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eMajik LP12 MM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:13px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.linn.co.uk\/us\/turntables\/components\/adikt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLinn Adikt product page and specifications\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eRebuilds and trade-in\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:14px\"\u003eLinn publishes no trade-in program for this product; the factory service that applies is listed below. Ask us about trade-ins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eAdikt replacement stylus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$462 \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(user-fitted plug-in stylus)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 22px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003eLinn's part-exchange prices apply to its moving-coil cartridges; the Adikt takes a replacement stylus instead. An Adikt can itself be part-exchanged against a Koil, Krystal or Ekstatik. Ask us about trade-ins. Verified 2026-10-28. Source: Linn US price list, 9 April 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;border-bottom:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eWhere it sits in the range\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"\u003eLinn's cartridges in order of price; the Kendo, fitted to the Selekt LP12, is available to order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLinn Adikt\u003c\/strong\u003e (this model)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/linn-koil-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eLinn Koil\u003c\/a\u003e: entry moving coil, 0.4 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/linn-lp12-krystal-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eLinn Krystal\u003c\/a\u003e: nude moving coil, 0.5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/linn-ekstatik-flagship-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eLinn Ekstatik\u003c\/a\u003e: flagship moving coil, sapphire cantilever\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0\"\u003eFits the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/krane-tonearm\"\u003eKrane\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/linn-arko-high-precision-gimballed-tonearm\"\u003eArko\u003c\/a\u003e; included in the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/linn-majik-lp12-turntable\"\u003eMajik LP12\u003c\/a\u003e MM. For MC, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/linn-koil-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eKoil\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 22px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.soundstagenetwork.com\/vinyl\/vinyl200304.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSoundStage Network, The Vinyl Word: Linn Adikt phono cartridge\u003c\/a\u003e (Jason Thorpe, April 2003)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hifinews.com\/content\/linn-majik-lp12krane-turntable-package-lab-report\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHi-Fi News: Linn Majik LP12\/Krane Turntable Package, review and lab report\u003c\/a\u003e (Paul Miller lab report, September 2021)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:-14px 0 22px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003eSoundStage Network reviewed an earlier production Adikt; Hi-Fi News measured it in the 2021 Majik LP12 package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 18px;background:#f7f6f2;border-left:3px solid #8d1935\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:600\"\u003ePlan your Linn system with Pearl Audio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px\"\u003ePearl Audio is an authorized Linn dealer. Our technicians fit and align tonearms and cartridges on the LP12 in our Portland workshop; ask us to match an arm and cartridge to your deck and phono stage. Call \u003ca href=\"tel:+15032222599\"\u003e(503) 222-2599\u003c\/a\u003e or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@pearlaudio.com?subject=Linn%20Adikt%20Moving%20Magnet%20Cartridge\"\u003esales@pearlaudio.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Linn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31371979554914,"sku":null,"price":923.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2475\/2780\/products\/linn-adikt-turntable-cartridge.jpg?v=1608628948"},{"product_id":"sumiko-rainier-cartridge","title":"Rainier Cartridge","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pa-d5\" style=\"color:#080808;line-height:1.6;font-size:15px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8d1935;font-weight:600\"\u003eSumiko · Oyster Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:18px;line-height:1.45;font-weight:600\"\u003eA warm, full-bodied entry-level moving magnet that's easy to live with and can be upgraded later just by changing the stylus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:1px;background:#d8d5ce;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e5 mV\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eoutput\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003eElliptical\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003e0.3 × 0.7 mil, aluminum cantilever\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e2.0 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003etracking force (recommended)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e6.7 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eweight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eThe Rainier is the starting point of Sumiko's Oyster series. Its body and generator are integrated to keep internal resonance down, and it uses a 0.3 × 0.7 mil elliptical diamond on an aluminum-tube cantilever. Output is a generous 5 mV, so it works with virtually any MM phono input, including the ones built into many integrated amplifiers and turntables. The Rainier shares its body with the Olympia, Moonstone and Wellfleet. You can move up to any of their stylus assemblies later without remounting or realigning the cartridge, and Sumiko's RS78 stylus fits it for 78 rpm records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eWhat Hi-Fi? found it full-bodied and punchy for the money, an entertaining all-rounder that improves as it breaks in. They noted it rewards careful setup and a decent turntable. SoundStage! Access heard it as warm and pleasant across a wide range of recordings, with enough dynamic punch for loud passages, low surface noise and good tracking on warped records. It is a sensible first cartridge or a step up from a basic stock cartridge. It suits medium-mass tonearms and any standard 47 kΩ MM input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 20px\"\u003eThe Rainier is the entry to Sumiko's Oyster series, below the Olympia; both share a body, so the Olympia, Moonstone, Wellfleet or Amethyst stylus can be fitted later. Sumiko publishes no trade-in program for its moving magnets: a worn Rainier takes the plug-in RS Rainier stylus for $149, or an upgrade stylus from higher in the series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eKey technologies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElliptical diamond on an aluminum tube.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 0.3 × 0.7 mil elliptical on a 0.6 mm aluminum cantilever; 60 µm tracking ability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterchangeable Oyster styli.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sumiko states that the Rainier, Olympia, Moonstone, Wellfleet and Amethyst use interchangeable stylus assemblies, so a body can be upgraded by changing only the stylus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated body and generator.\u003c\/strong\u003e Body and generator are built as one to keep internal resonance down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard MM loading.\u003c\/strong\u003e 47 kΩ and 100–200 pF, so it works with any moving-magnet input.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplacement stylus.\u003c\/strong\u003e A plug-in RS Rainier stylus restores a worn Rainier without remounting or realigning the cartridge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdetails open style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eMoving magnet (MM), user-replaceable stylus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eOutput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e5 mV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eInternal impedance \/ inductance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e1,130 Ω \/ 450 mH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eRecommended load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e47 kΩ, 100–200 pF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTracking force\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e1.8–2.2 g (2.0 g recommended)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCompliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e10 µm\/mN (dynamic, lateral)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTracking ability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e60 µm at 315 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e6.7 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eStylus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eElliptical diamond, 0.3 × 0.7 mil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCantilever\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eAluminum tube\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eFrequency response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e15 Hz – 25 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eChannel separation \/ balance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e25 dB at 1 kHz \/ 1.5 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eStylus upgrades\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eRS Olympia, RS Moonstone, RS Wellfleet; RS78 for 78 rpm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:13px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sumikophonocartridges.com\/product\/rainier-mm-phono-cartridge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSumiko Rainier product page and specifications\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eRebuilds and trade-in\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:14px\"\u003eSumiko publishes no trade-in program for this product; the factory service that applies is listed below. Ask us about trade-ins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eReplacement stylus — RS Rainier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$149 \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(user-fitted plug-in stylus; Sumiko lists the Rainier, Olympia, Moonstone, Wellfleet and Amethyst styli as interchangeable, so a lower body can take a higher stylus as an upgrade)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 22px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003eSumiko publishes no trade-in program for its moving-magnet cartridges; a worn Rainier takes a plug-in RS Rainier stylus, or an upgrade stylus from higher in the Oyster series. Ask us about trade-ins. Verified 2026-10-28. Source: Sumiko 2026 price list (Fine Sounds, February 2026) and Sumiko support (sumikopc.zendesk.com).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;border-bottom:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eWhere it sits in the range\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"\u003eThe Sumiko cartridges Pearl Audio stocks, from least to most expensive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-rainier-rs-replacement-stylus\"\u003eSumiko RS Rainier\u003c\/a\u003e: replacement elliptical stylus for the Rainier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-olympia-rs-replacement-stylus\"\u003eSumiko RS Olympia\u003c\/a\u003e: Olympia stylus: replacement or Rainier upgrade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSumiko Rainier\u003c\/strong\u003e (this model)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-moonstone-rs-replacement-stylus\"\u003eSumiko RS Moonstone\u003c\/a\u003e: Moonstone stylus: replacement or Rainier\/Olympia upgrade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-olympia-cartridge\"\u003eSumiko Olympia\u003c\/a\u003e: smooth, musical Oyster MM, 4 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-moonstone-cartridge\"\u003eSumiko Moonstone\u003c\/a\u003e: natural, well-balanced Oyster MM, 3 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-amethyst-rs-replacement-stylus\"\u003eSumiko RS Amethyst\u003c\/a\u003e: nude line-contact Amethyst stylus, top Oyster upgrade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-amethyst-cartridge\"\u003eSumiko Amethyst\u003c\/a\u003e: top Oyster MM, nude line contact, 2.5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-songbird-high-cartridge\"\u003eSumiko Songbird High\u003c\/a\u003e: open-body high-output MC, 2.5 mV for MM inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-songbird-low-cartridge\"\u003eSumiko Songbird Low\u003c\/a\u003e: open-body low-output MC, 0.5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-starling-cartridge\"\u003eSumiko Starling\u003c\/a\u003e: reference open-body MC, boron and MicroRidge, 0.5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 22px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.whathifi.com\/reviews\/sumiko-rainier\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eWhat Hi-Fi?: Sumiko Rainier review\u003c\/a\u003e (October 2022)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/soundstageaccess.com\/index.php\/equipment-reviews\/897-sumiko-oyster-rainier-moving-magnet-phono-cartridge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSoundStage! Access: Sumiko Oyster Rainier Moving-Magnet Phono Cartridge\u003c\/a\u003e (Thom Moon, July 2018)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 18px;background:#f7f6f2;border-left:3px solid #8d1935\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:600\"\u003ePlan your Sumiko system with Pearl Audio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px\"\u003ePearl Audio is an authorized Sumiko dealer. Ask us to match it to your tonearm and phono stage, or arrange an audition in our Portland showroom. Call \u003ca href=\"tel:+15032222599\"\u003e(503) 222-2599\u003c\/a\u003e or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@pearlaudio.com?subject=Sumiko%20Rainier\"\u003esales@pearlaudio.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sumiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31958137864290,"sku":null,"price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2475\/2780\/products\/Sumiko_Rainier_0581_741fdfd8-71de-4b5d-bbed-9899ddd8555b.jpg?v=1608627378"},{"product_id":"sumiko-olympia-cartridge","title":"Olympia Cartridge","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pa-d5\" style=\"color:#080808;line-height:1.6;font-size:15px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8d1935;font-weight:600\"\u003eSumiko · Oyster Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:18px;line-height:1.45;font-weight:600\"\u003eA smooth, musical moving magnet that steps up from the Rainier with a lighter cantilever, more extension and a surprisingly big soundstage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:1px;background:#d8d5ce;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e4 mV\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eoutput\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003eElliptical\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003e0.3 × 0.7 mil, reduced-mass cantilever\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e2.0 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003etracking force (recommended)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e6.5 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eweight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eThe Olympia is the second model in Sumiko's Oyster series. It uses the same body and generator as the Rainier and Moonstone, with an upgraded stylus assembly: a finely polished 0.3 × 0.7 mil elliptical diamond on a reduced-mass aluminum cantilever, paired with a smaller magnet. Lower moving mass lets the stylus trace the groove more accurately, which shows up as more detail and better frequency extension. Output is a healthy 4 mV. The stylus is user-replaceable, so you can restore it, or move up to the Moonstone stylus later, without remounting the cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003ePositive Feedback found the Olympia smooth and musical, if a little lean, with well-extended highs, punchy and controlled bass, and a large, three-dimensional soundstage for the price. It comes close to the Moonstone, giving up a little fine detail and extension. That makes it a strong first cartridge for someone new to vinyl, or a reliable backup for a more experienced listener. It suits medium-mass tonearms and any standard 47 kΩ MM phono input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 20px\"\u003eThe Olympia sits between the Rainier and the Moonstone, and all three share a body. Sumiko publishes no trade-in program for its moving magnets: a worn Olympia takes the plug-in RS Olympia stylus for $199, or the Moonstone, Wellfleet or Amethyst stylus as an upgrade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eKey technologies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReduced-mass aluminum cantilever.\u003c\/strong\u003e A finely polished 0.3 × 0.7 mil elliptical on a lighter cantilever with a smaller magnet, for more detail and extension than the Rainier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterchangeable Oyster styli.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sumiko states that the Rainier, Olympia, Moonstone, Wellfleet and Amethyst use interchangeable stylus assemblies, so a body can be upgraded by changing only the stylus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated body and generator.\u003c\/strong\u003e Body and generator are built as one to keep internal resonance down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard MM loading.\u003c\/strong\u003e 47 kΩ and 100–200 pF, so it works with any moving-magnet input.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplacement stylus.\u003c\/strong\u003e A plug-in RS Olympia stylus restores a worn Olympia without remounting or realigning the cartridge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdetails open style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eMoving magnet (MM), user-replaceable stylus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eOutput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e4 mV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eInternal impedance \/ inductance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e1,130 Ω \/ 450 mH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eRecommended load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e47 kΩ, 100–200 pF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTracking force\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e1.8–2.2 g (2.0 g recommended)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCompliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e12 µm\/mN (dynamic, lateral)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTracking ability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e60 µm at 315 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e6.5 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eStylus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eElliptical diamond, 0.3 × 0.7 mil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCantilever\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eAluminum tube, reduced mass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eFrequency response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e12 Hz – 30 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eChannel separation \/ balance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e30 dB at 1 kHz \/ 1.5 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eShares body with\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eRainier, Moonstone, Wellfleet (styli interchangeable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:13px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sumikophonocartridges.com\/product\/olympia-mm-phono-cartridge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSumiko Olympia product page and specifications\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eRebuilds and trade-in\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:14px\"\u003eSumiko publishes no trade-in program for this product; the factory service that applies is listed below. Ask us about trade-ins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eReplacement stylus — RS Olympia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$199 \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(user-fitted plug-in stylus; Sumiko lists the Rainier, Olympia, Moonstone, Wellfleet and Amethyst styli as interchangeable, so a lower body can take a higher stylus as an upgrade)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 22px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003eSumiko publishes no trade-in program for its moving-magnet cartridges; a worn Olympia takes a plug-in RS Olympia stylus, or an upgrade stylus from higher in the Oyster series. Ask us about trade-ins. Verified 2026-10-28. Source: Sumiko 2026 price list (Fine Sounds, February 2026) and Sumiko support (sumikopc.zendesk.com).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;border-bottom:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eWhere it sits in the range\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"\u003eThe Sumiko cartridges Pearl Audio stocks, from least to most expensive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-rainier-rs-replacement-stylus\"\u003eSumiko RS Rainier\u003c\/a\u003e: replacement elliptical stylus for the Rainier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-olympia-rs-replacement-stylus\"\u003eSumiko RS Olympia\u003c\/a\u003e: Olympia stylus: replacement or Rainier upgrade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-rainier-cartridge\"\u003eSumiko Rainier\u003c\/a\u003e: entry Oyster MM, warm and full, 5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-moonstone-rs-replacement-stylus\"\u003eSumiko RS Moonstone\u003c\/a\u003e: Moonstone stylus: replacement or Rainier\/Olympia upgrade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSumiko Olympia\u003c\/strong\u003e (this model)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-moonstone-cartridge\"\u003eSumiko Moonstone\u003c\/a\u003e: natural, well-balanced Oyster MM, 3 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-amethyst-rs-replacement-stylus\"\u003eSumiko RS Amethyst\u003c\/a\u003e: nude line-contact Amethyst stylus, top Oyster upgrade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-amethyst-cartridge\"\u003eSumiko Amethyst\u003c\/a\u003e: top Oyster MM, nude line contact, 2.5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-songbird-high-cartridge\"\u003eSumiko Songbird High\u003c\/a\u003e: open-body high-output MC, 2.5 mV for MM inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-songbird-low-cartridge\"\u003eSumiko Songbird Low\u003c\/a\u003e: open-body low-output MC, 0.5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-starling-cartridge\"\u003eSumiko Starling\u003c\/a\u003e: reference open-body MC, boron and MicroRidge, 0.5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 22px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/positive-feedback.com\/?p=33928\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePositive Feedback: Sumiko Olympia Moving Magnet Cartridge\u003c\/a\u003e (Gary Lea, February 2019)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 18px;background:#f7f6f2;border-left:3px solid #8d1935\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:600\"\u003ePlan your Sumiko system with Pearl Audio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px\"\u003ePearl Audio is an authorized Sumiko dealer. Ask us to match it to your tonearm and phono stage, or arrange an audition in our Portland showroom. Call \u003ca href=\"tel:+15032222599\"\u003e(503) 222-2599\u003c\/a\u003e or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@pearlaudio.com?subject=Sumiko%20Olympia\"\u003esales@pearlaudio.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sumiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31958137929826,"sku":null,"price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2475\/2780\/products\/Sumiko_Olympia_0567.jpg?v=1608627032"},{"product_id":"sumiko-moonstone-cartridge","title":"Moonstone Cartridge","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pa-d5\" style=\"color:#080808;line-height:1.6;font-size:15px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8d1935;font-weight:600\"\u003eSumiko · Oyster Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:18px;line-height:1.45;font-weight:600\"\u003eA natural, well-balanced moving magnet with a wide soundstage and solid, well-controlled bass, built on Sumiko's interchangeable Oyster platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:1px;background:#d8d5ce;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e3 mV\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eoutput\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003eElliptical\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003e0.3 × 0.7 mil, aluminum cantilever\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e2.0 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003etracking force (recommended)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e6.5 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eweight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eThe Moonstone shares its body and generator with the Rainier and Olympia, so the three are separated by their stylus assemblies. The Moonstone's assembly carries a finely polished 0.3 × 0.7 mil elliptical diamond on a purpose-built aluminum cantilever, paired with a smaller magnet than the less expensive models. The integrated body and generator are designed to keep internal resonance down. Output is 3 mV, lower than its siblings but still plenty for any MM input. Because the stylus is user-replaceable, you can restore or swap it later without remounting or realigning the cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eSoundStage! Access found the Moonstone especially natural and well balanced, with a wide, deep soundstage, good detail, and strong, well-controlled bass. It tracked difficult passages cleanly. The reviewer called it the best overall cartridge he had heard and singled it out for transferring LPs to digital. Its one weakness was a slight emphasis on high, reedy male voices. It suits medium-mass tonearms and wants a standard 47 kΩ MM input with 100–200 pF. If you later want to move up, the Amethyst uses its own body and generator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 20px\"\u003eThe Moonstone sits above the Olympia and below the Wellfleet and Amethyst in the Oyster series, and it shares its body with the Rainier and Olympia. Sumiko publishes no trade-in program for its moving magnets: a worn Moonstone takes the plug-in RS Moonstone stylus for $249, or the Wellfleet or Amethyst stylus as an upgrade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eKey technologies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurpose-built cantilever and smaller magnet.\u003c\/strong\u003e A finely polished 0.3 × 0.7 mil elliptical with 70 µm tracking ability and 0.5 dB channel balance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterchangeable Oyster styli.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sumiko states that the Rainier, Olympia, Moonstone, Wellfleet and Amethyst use interchangeable stylus assemblies, so a body can be upgraded by changing only the stylus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated body and generator.\u003c\/strong\u003e Body and generator are built as one to keep internal resonance down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard MM loading.\u003c\/strong\u003e 47 kΩ and 100–200 pF, so it works with any moving-magnet input.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplacement stylus.\u003c\/strong\u003e A plug-in RS Moonstone stylus restores a worn Moonstone without remounting or realigning the cartridge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdetails open style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eMoving magnet (MM), user-replaceable stylus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eOutput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e3 mV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eInternal impedance \/ inductance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e1,130 Ω \/ 450 mH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eRecommended load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e47 kΩ, 100–200 pF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTracking force\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e1.8–2.2 g (2.0 g recommended)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCompliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e12 µm\/mN (dynamic, lateral)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTracking ability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e70 µm at 315 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e6.5 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eStylus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eElliptical diamond, 0.3 × 0.7 mil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCantilever\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eAluminum tube\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eFrequency response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e12 Hz – 33 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eChannel separation \/ balance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e30 dB at 1 kHz \/ 0.5 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eShares body with\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eRainier, Olympia, Wellfleet (styli interchangeable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:13px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sumikophonocartridges.com\/product\/moonstone-mm-phono-cartridge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSumiko Moonstone product page and specifications\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eRebuilds and trade-in\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:14px\"\u003eSumiko publishes no trade-in program for this product; the factory service that applies is listed below. Ask us about trade-ins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eReplacement stylus — RS Moonstone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$249 \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(user-fitted plug-in stylus; Sumiko lists the Rainier, Olympia, Moonstone, Wellfleet and Amethyst styli as interchangeable, so a lower body can take a higher stylus as an upgrade)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 22px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003eSumiko publishes no trade-in program for its moving-magnet cartridges; a worn Moonstone takes a plug-in RS Moonstone stylus, or an upgrade stylus from higher in the Oyster series. Ask us about trade-ins. Verified 2026-10-28. Source: Sumiko 2026 price list (Fine Sounds, February 2026) and Sumiko support (sumikopc.zendesk.com).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;border-bottom:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eWhere it sits in the range\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"\u003eThe Sumiko cartridges Pearl Audio stocks, from least to most expensive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-rainier-rs-replacement-stylus\"\u003eSumiko RS Rainier\u003c\/a\u003e: replacement elliptical stylus for the Rainier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-olympia-rs-replacement-stylus\"\u003eSumiko RS Olympia\u003c\/a\u003e: Olympia stylus: replacement or Rainier upgrade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-rainier-cartridge\"\u003eSumiko Rainier\u003c\/a\u003e: entry Oyster MM, warm and full, 5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-moonstone-rs-replacement-stylus\"\u003eSumiko RS Moonstone\u003c\/a\u003e: Moonstone stylus: replacement or Rainier\/Olympia upgrade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-olympia-cartridge\"\u003eSumiko Olympia\u003c\/a\u003e: smooth, musical Oyster MM, 4 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSumiko Moonstone\u003c\/strong\u003e (this model)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-amethyst-rs-replacement-stylus\"\u003eSumiko RS Amethyst\u003c\/a\u003e: nude line-contact Amethyst stylus, top Oyster upgrade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-amethyst-cartridge\"\u003eSumiko Amethyst\u003c\/a\u003e: top Oyster MM, nude line contact, 2.5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-songbird-high-cartridge\"\u003eSumiko Songbird High\u003c\/a\u003e: open-body high-output MC, 2.5 mV for MM inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-songbird-low-cartridge\"\u003eSumiko Songbird Low\u003c\/a\u003e: open-body low-output MC, 0.5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-starling-cartridge\"\u003eSumiko Starling\u003c\/a\u003e: reference open-body MC, boron and MicroRidge, 0.5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 22px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/soundstageaccess.com\/index.php\/equipment-reviews\/925-sumiko-oyster-moonstone-moving-magnet-phono-cartridge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSoundStage! Access: Sumiko Oyster Moonstone Moving-Magnet Phono Cartridge\u003c\/a\u003e (Thom Moon, November 2018)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 18px;background:#f7f6f2;border-left:3px solid #8d1935\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:600\"\u003ePlan your Sumiko system with Pearl Audio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px\"\u003ePearl Audio is an authorized Sumiko dealer. Ask us to match it to your tonearm and phono stage, or arrange an audition in our Portland showroom. Call \u003ca href=\"tel:+15032222599\"\u003e(503) 222-2599\u003c\/a\u003e or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@pearlaudio.com?subject=Sumiko%20Moonstone\"\u003esales@pearlaudio.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sumiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31958137962594,"sku":null,"price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2475\/2780\/products\/Sumiko_Moonstone_0577.jpg?v=1608626883"},{"product_id":"sumiko-amethyst-cartridge","title":"Amethyst Cartridge","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pa-d5\" style=\"color:#080808;line-height:1.6;font-size:15px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8d1935;font-weight:600\"\u003eSumiko · Oyster Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:18px;line-height:1.45;font-weight:600\"\u003eSumiko's top moving-magnet cartridge, with a nude line-contact stylus and a quiet, punchy sound that works with any standard MM phono input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display:inline-block;margin:0 0 18px;padding:4px 10px;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;border-radius:2px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003eTop of the Oyster series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:1px;background:#d8d5ce;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e2.5 mV\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eoutput\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003eNude line contact\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003e0.2 × 0.8 mil, 0.5 mm aluminum cantilever\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e2.0 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003etracking force (recommended)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e6.5 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eweight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eThe Amethyst sits at the top of Sumiko's Oyster series, but it is not just a Moonstone with a better stylus. It gets its own body, built with extra attention to resonance control, and a generator tuned specifically to its stylus and cantilever. A nude 0.2 × 0.8 mil line-contact diamond rides on a 0.5 mm aluminum cantilever, driven by an Alnico magnet and pure copper coils. Output is 2.5 mV, a little lower than the other Oyster models, which helps keep noise down. The stylus assembly is user-replaceable with the RS Amethyst.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003ePart-Time Audiophile found it tight, punchy and rhythmic, with well-controlled, extended bass and one of the quietest backgrounds the reviewer had heard from a moving magnet. A good low-output moving coil still has more air and dynamic reach, but for listeners who want to stay with MM, the Amethyst is one of the most balanced and musical choices. Its moderate compliance suits medium-mass tonearms. It wants a standard 47 kΩ MM input with 100–200 pF, and because it reveals so much, the quality of the phono stage makes a real difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 20px\"\u003eThe Amethyst is the top of Sumiko's moving magnets; the Songbird is the first step into the Reference Series moving coils. Sumiko publishes no trade-in program for its moving magnets: a worn Amethyst takes the plug-in RS Amethyst stylus for $549, and the same stylus is the top upgrade for any other Oyster body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eKey technologies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNude line-contact diamond, Alnico magnet.\u003c\/strong\u003e A nude 0.2 × 0.8 mil line-contact diamond on a 0.5 mm aluminum cantilever, with an Alnico magnet and pure copper coils tuned for it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterchangeable Oyster styli.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sumiko states that the Rainier, Olympia, Moonstone, Wellfleet and Amethyst use interchangeable stylus assemblies, so a body can be upgraded by changing only the stylus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated body and generator.\u003c\/strong\u003e Body and generator are built as one to keep internal resonance down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard MM loading.\u003c\/strong\u003e 47 kΩ and 100–200 pF, so it works with any moving-magnet input.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplacement stylus.\u003c\/strong\u003e A plug-in RS Amethyst stylus restores a worn Amethyst without remounting or realigning the cartridge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdetails open style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eMoving magnet (MM), user-replaceable stylus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eOutput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e2.5 mV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eInternal impedance \/ inductance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e700 Ω \/ 300 mH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eRecommended load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e47 kΩ, 100–200 pF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTracking force\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e1.8–2.2 g (2.0 g recommended)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCompliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e12 µm\/mN (dynamic, lateral)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTracking ability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e70 µm at 315 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e6.5 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eStylus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eNude line-contact diamond, 0.2 × 0.8 mil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCantilever\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eAluminum, 0.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eFrequency response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e12 Hz – 35 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eChannel separation \/ balance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e30 dB at 1 kHz \/ 0.5 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eReplacement stylus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eRS Amethyst\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:13px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sumikophonocartridges.com\/product\/amethyst-mm-phono-cartridge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSumiko Amethyst product page and specifications\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eRebuilds and trade-in\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:14px\"\u003eSumiko publishes no trade-in program for this product; the factory service that applies is listed below. Ask us about trade-ins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eReplacement stylus — RS Amethyst\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$549 \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(user-fitted plug-in stylus; Sumiko lists the Rainier, Olympia, Moonstone, Wellfleet and Amethyst styli as interchangeable, so a lower body can take a higher stylus as an upgrade)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 22px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003eSumiko publishes no trade-in program for its moving-magnet cartridges; a worn Amethyst takes a plug-in RS Amethyst stylus, or an upgrade stylus from higher in the Oyster series. Ask us about trade-ins. Verified 2026-10-28. Source: Sumiko 2026 price list (Fine Sounds, February 2026) and Sumiko support (sumikopc.zendesk.com).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;border-bottom:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eWhere it sits in the range\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"\u003eThe Sumiko cartridges Pearl Audio stocks, from least to most expensive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-rainier-rs-replacement-stylus\"\u003eSumiko RS Rainier\u003c\/a\u003e: replacement elliptical stylus for the Rainier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-olympia-rs-replacement-stylus\"\u003eSumiko RS Olympia\u003c\/a\u003e: Olympia stylus: replacement or Rainier upgrade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-rainier-cartridge\"\u003eSumiko Rainier\u003c\/a\u003e: entry Oyster MM, warm and full, 5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-moonstone-rs-replacement-stylus\"\u003eSumiko RS Moonstone\u003c\/a\u003e: Moonstone stylus: replacement or Rainier\/Olympia upgrade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-olympia-cartridge\"\u003eSumiko Olympia\u003c\/a\u003e: smooth, musical Oyster MM, 4 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-moonstone-cartridge\"\u003eSumiko Moonstone\u003c\/a\u003e: natural, well-balanced Oyster MM, 3 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-amethyst-rs-replacement-stylus\"\u003eSumiko RS Amethyst\u003c\/a\u003e: nude line-contact Amethyst stylus, top Oyster upgrade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSumiko Amethyst\u003c\/strong\u003e (this model)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-songbird-high-cartridge\"\u003eSumiko Songbird High\u003c\/a\u003e: open-body high-output MC, 2.5 mV for MM inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-songbird-low-cartridge\"\u003eSumiko Songbird Low\u003c\/a\u003e: open-body low-output MC, 0.5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-starling-cartridge\"\u003eSumiko Starling\u003c\/a\u003e: reference open-body MC, boron and MicroRidge, 0.5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 22px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/parttimeaudiophile.com\/2021\/07\/18\/sumiko-amethyst-mm-phono-cartridge-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePart-Time Audiophile: Sumiko Amethyst MM Phono Cartridge review\u003c\/a\u003e (July 2021)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 18px;background:#f7f6f2;border-left:3px solid #8d1935\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:600\"\u003ePlan your Sumiko system with Pearl Audio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px\"\u003ePearl Audio is an authorized Sumiko dealer. Ask us to match it to your tonearm and phono stage, or arrange an audition in our Portland showroom. Call \u003ca href=\"tel:+15032222599\"\u003e(503) 222-2599\u003c\/a\u003e or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@pearlaudio.com?subject=Sumiko%20Amethyst\"\u003esales@pearlaudio.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sumiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31958137995362,"sku":null,"price":799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2475\/2780\/products\/Sumiko_Amethyst_0572F.jpg?v=1608626238"},{"product_id":"sumiko-songbird-high-cartridge","title":"Songbird High Cartridge","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pa-d5\" style=\"color:#080808;line-height:1.6;font-size:15px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8d1935;font-weight:600\"\u003eSumiko · Reference Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:18px;line-height:1.45;font-weight:600\"\u003eAn open-body, hand-built moving coil with enough output to plug straight into a regular MM phono input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display:inline-block;margin:0 0 18px;padding:4px 10px;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;border-radius:2px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003eHigh-output (2.5 mV) version; plays into a moving-magnet input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:1px;background:#d8d5ce;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e2.5 mV\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eoutput, MM-input compatible\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003eElliptical\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003e0.3 × 0.7 mil, coated aluminum cantilever\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e2.0 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003etracking force (recommended)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e8.5 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eweight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eThe Songbird is part of Sumiko's Reference Series, and each one is hand-built and hand-calibrated. It is a refinement of the long-running Blue Point Special EVO III, with ideas borrowed from the more expensive Starling. There is no outer housing. The generator is fixed to a thick CNC-machined aluminum mounting plate, which controls resonance and has a real effect on the sound. A 0.3 × 0.7 mil elliptical stylus sits on a coated 0.5 mm aluminum cantilever, with an Alnico magnet and pure copper coils. This high-output version makes 2.5 mV, so it runs into a standard 47 kΩ MM input with no step-up needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eAnalogPlanet compared it directly with Sumiko's Moonstone moving magnet and heard clearly more detail, sharper transients, more dynamic punch and better-defined space. The midrange is generous, and it delivers the intensity of a moving coil without the edginess some MCs bring. Michael Fremer called it a well-voiced, high-performance choice, and a good value for anyone who wants to try a moving coil without buying a step-up transformer or a new phono stage. Its moderate compliance suits medium-mass tonearms. If you already have an MC phono stage with plenty of gain, the Songbird Low (0.5 mV) uses the same design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 20px\"\u003eThe Songbird High is the first step into Sumiko's Reference Series, above the Amethyst and below the Starling, and the Songbird Low is the same design for MC phono stages. Sumiko does not retip its moving coils; it runs a trade-up program through its dealers, so when a Songbird wears out, ask us for Sumiko's quote on trading it toward a new Songbird or Starling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eKey technologies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-body design.\u003c\/strong\u003e No outer housing; the generator is fixed to a thick CNC-machined aluminum mounting plate that controls resonance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-output coils.\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5 mV from 135 Ω, so it runs into a standard 47 kΩ MM input with no step-up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlnico magnet, pure copper coils.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Reference Series generator, refined from the Blue Point Special EVO III.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand built and hand calibrated.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each Songbird is built and calibrated individually.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrade-up, not retip.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sumiko does not retip its moving coils; a worn Songbird is traded up through Pearl Audio for a credit quoted by Sumiko.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdetails open style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eHigh-output moving coil (MC), open body\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eOutput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e2.5 mV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eInternal impedance \/ inductance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e135 Ω \/ 0.63 mH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eRecommended load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e47 kΩ (standard MM input), 100–200 pF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTracking force\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e1.8–2.2 g (2.0 g recommended)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCompliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e12 × 10⁻⁶ cm\/dyne at 100 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTracking ability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e70 µm at 315 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e8.5 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eStylus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eElliptical diamond, 0.3 × 0.7 mil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCantilever\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eCoated aluminum, 0.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eFrequency response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e12 Hz – 40 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eChannel separation \/ balance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e30 dB at 1 kHz \/ \u0026lt;0.5 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eAlso available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eSongbird Low (0.5 mV)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:13px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sumikophonocartridges.com\/product\/songbird-high-mc-phono-cartridge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSumiko Songbird High product page and specifications\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eRebuilds and trade-in\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:14px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSumiko moving-coil trade-up.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sumiko does not re-tip its moving coils; instead it runs a trade-up program for a worn or damaged Sumiko MC through its dealers. Sumiko publishes no fixed credit, so ask us for a quote on your Songbird High or other Sumiko MC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 22px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003eSource for the program: Sumiko's support article 'Can I get my moving coil phono cartridge re-tipped?' (sumikopc.zendesk.com). No credit figures are published, so none are listed here. Verified 2026-10-28. Source: Sumiko 2026 price list (Fine Sounds, February 2026) and Sumiko support (sumikopc.zendesk.com).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;border-bottom:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eWhere it sits in the range\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"\u003eThe Sumiko cartridges Pearl Audio stocks, from least to most expensive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-rainier-rs-replacement-stylus\"\u003eSumiko RS Rainier\u003c\/a\u003e: replacement elliptical stylus for the Rainier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-olympia-rs-replacement-stylus\"\u003eSumiko RS Olympia\u003c\/a\u003e: Olympia stylus: replacement or Rainier upgrade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-rainier-cartridge\"\u003eSumiko Rainier\u003c\/a\u003e: entry Oyster MM, warm and full, 5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-moonstone-rs-replacement-stylus\"\u003eSumiko RS Moonstone\u003c\/a\u003e: Moonstone stylus: replacement or Rainier\/Olympia upgrade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-olympia-cartridge\"\u003eSumiko Olympia\u003c\/a\u003e: smooth, musical Oyster MM, 4 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-moonstone-cartridge\"\u003eSumiko Moonstone\u003c\/a\u003e: natural, well-balanced Oyster MM, 3 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-amethyst-rs-replacement-stylus\"\u003eSumiko RS Amethyst\u003c\/a\u003e: nude line-contact Amethyst stylus, top Oyster upgrade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-amethyst-cartridge\"\u003eSumiko Amethyst\u003c\/a\u003e: top Oyster MM, nude line contact, 2.5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSumiko Songbird High\u003c\/strong\u003e (this model)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-songbird-low-cartridge\"\u003eSumiko Songbird Low\u003c\/a\u003e: open-body low-output MC, 0.5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-starling-cartridge\"\u003eSumiko Starling\u003c\/a\u003e: reference open-body MC, boron and MicroRidge, 0.5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 22px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.analogplanet.com\/content\/sumikos-songbird-new-moderately-priced-high-output-moving-coil-cartridge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAnalogPlanet: Sumiko's Songbird is a New, Moderately Priced High Output Moving Coil Cartridge\u003c\/a\u003e (Michael Fremer, June 2019)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 18px;background:#f7f6f2;border-left:3px solid #8d1935\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:600\"\u003ePlan your Sumiko system with Pearl Audio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px\"\u003ePearl Audio is an authorized Sumiko dealer. Ask us to match it to your tonearm and phono stage, or arrange an audition in our Portland showroom. Call \u003ca href=\"tel:+15032222599\"\u003e(503) 222-2599\u003c\/a\u003e or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@pearlaudio.com?subject=Sumiko%20Songbird%20High\"\u003esales@pearlaudio.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sumiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31958138126434,"sku":null,"price":1099.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2475\/2780\/products\/Sumiko_SongBirdHi_0619.jpg?v=1608627521"},{"product_id":"sumiko-songbird-low-cartridge","title":"Songbird Low Cartridge","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pa-d5\" style=\"color:#080808;line-height:1.6;font-size:15px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8d1935;font-weight:600\"\u003eSumiko · Reference Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:18px;line-height:1.45;font-weight:600\"\u003eThe low-output version of Sumiko's hand-built open-body Songbird, for systems with a proper moving-coil phono stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display:inline-block;margin:0 0 18px;padding:4px 10px;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;border-radius:2px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003eLow-output (0.5 mV) version; needs an MC phono stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:1px;background:#d8d5ce;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e0.5 mV\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eoutput\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003eElliptical\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003e0.3 × 0.7 mil, coated aluminum cantilever\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e2.0 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003etracking force (recommended)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e8.5 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eweight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eThe Songbird Low shares its design with the Songbird High: an open-body, hand-built and hand-calibrated moving coil from Sumiko's Reference Series, refined from the Blue Point Special EVO III and borrowing from the Starling. The generator is fixed to a CNC-machined aluminum mounting plate to control resonance, with a 0.3 × 0.7 mil elliptical stylus on a coated 0.5 mm aluminum cantilever. The difference is in the coils. The Low version has far fewer windings, bringing internal impedance down to 28 Ω and output to 0.5 mV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eStereoNET found it easy to set up and quick to reward, with strong midrange detail and vocal presence, and it followed complex dynamics with speed and poise. Treble stayed free of harshness. Its one shortcoming was slightly less bass weight than the reviewer's much more expensive reference, and he rated it a strong value. It suits medium-mass tonearms. You will need an MC phono stage with plenty of gain (around 60 dB or more) or a step-up transformer, loaded at 100 Ω or higher. If your phono stage only has an MM input, the Songbird High (2.5 mV) is the one to choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 20px\"\u003eThe Songbird Low sits alongside the Songbird High, above the Amethyst and below the Starling. Sumiko does not retip its moving coils; it runs a trade-up program through its dealers, so when a Songbird wears out, ask us for Sumiko's quote on trading it toward a new Songbird or Starling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eKey technologies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-body design.\u003c\/strong\u003e No outer housing; the generator is fixed to a CNC-machined aluminum mounting plate that controls resonance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-output coils.\u003c\/strong\u003e Far fewer windings than the High: 28 Ω and 0.5 mV, for an MC phono stage with around 60 dB of gain, loaded at 100 Ω or more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlnico magnet, pure copper coils.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Reference Series generator, refined from the Blue Point Special EVO III.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand built and hand calibrated.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each Songbird is built and calibrated individually.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrade-up, not retip.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sumiko does not retip its moving coils; a worn Songbird is traded up through Pearl Audio for a credit quoted by Sumiko.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdetails open style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eLow-output moving coil (MC), open body\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eOutput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e0.5 mV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eInternal impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e28 Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eRecommended load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eGreater than 100 Ω; 100–200 pF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTracking force\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e1.8–2.2 g (2.0 g recommended)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCompliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e12 µm\/mN (dynamic, lateral)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTracking ability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e70 µm at 315 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e8.5 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eStylus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eElliptical diamond, 0.3 × 0.7 mil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCantilever\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eCoated aluminum, 0.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eFrequency response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e12 Hz – 40 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eChannel separation \/ balance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e30 dB at 1 kHz \/ \u0026lt;0.5 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eAlso available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eSongbird High (2.5 mV, MM-input compatible)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:13px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sumikophonocartridges.com\/product\/songbird-low-mc-phono-cartridge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSumiko Songbird Low product page and specifications\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eRebuilds and trade-in\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:14px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSumiko moving-coil trade-up.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sumiko does not re-tip its moving coils; instead it runs a trade-up program for a worn or damaged Sumiko MC through its dealers. Sumiko publishes no fixed credit, so ask us for a quote on your Songbird Low or other Sumiko MC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 22px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003eSource for the program: Sumiko's support article 'Can I get my moving coil phono cartridge re-tipped?' (sumikopc.zendesk.com). No credit figures are published, so none are listed here. Verified 2026-10-28. Source: Sumiko 2026 price list (Fine Sounds, February 2026) and Sumiko support (sumikopc.zendesk.com).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;border-bottom:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eWhere it sits in the range\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"\u003eThe Sumiko cartridges Pearl Audio stocks, from least to most expensive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-rainier-rs-replacement-stylus\"\u003eSumiko RS Rainier\u003c\/a\u003e: replacement elliptical stylus for the Rainier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-olympia-rs-replacement-stylus\"\u003eSumiko RS Olympia\u003c\/a\u003e: Olympia stylus: replacement or Rainier upgrade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-rainier-cartridge\"\u003eSumiko Rainier\u003c\/a\u003e: entry Oyster MM, warm and full, 5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-moonstone-rs-replacement-stylus\"\u003eSumiko RS Moonstone\u003c\/a\u003e: Moonstone stylus: replacement or Rainier\/Olympia upgrade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-olympia-cartridge\"\u003eSumiko Olympia\u003c\/a\u003e: smooth, musical Oyster MM, 4 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-moonstone-cartridge\"\u003eSumiko Moonstone\u003c\/a\u003e: natural, well-balanced Oyster MM, 3 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-amethyst-rs-replacement-stylus\"\u003eSumiko RS Amethyst\u003c\/a\u003e: nude line-contact Amethyst stylus, top Oyster upgrade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-amethyst-cartridge\"\u003eSumiko Amethyst\u003c\/a\u003e: top Oyster MM, nude line contact, 2.5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-songbird-high-cartridge\"\u003eSumiko Songbird High\u003c\/a\u003e: open-body high-output MC, 2.5 mV for MM inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSumiko Songbird Low\u003c\/strong\u003e (this model)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-starling-cartridge\"\u003eSumiko Starling\u003c\/a\u003e: reference open-body MC, boron and MicroRidge, 0.5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 22px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/stereonet.com\/reviews\/sumiko-songbird-low-output-moving-coil-cartridge-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eStereoNET: Sumiko Songbird Low Output Moving Coil Cartridge Review\u003c\/a\u003e (Jay Garrett, July 2020)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.analogplanet.com\/content\/sumikos-songbird-new-moderately-priced-high-output-moving-coil-cartridge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAnalogPlanet: Sumiko's Songbird is a New, Moderately Priced High Output Moving Coil Cartridge\u003c\/a\u003e (Michael Fremer, June 2019; covers the high-output sibling)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 18px;background:#f7f6f2;border-left:3px solid #8d1935\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:600\"\u003ePlan your Sumiko system with Pearl Audio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px\"\u003ePearl Audio is an authorized Sumiko dealer. Ask us to match it to your tonearm and phono stage, or arrange an audition in our Portland showroom. Call \u003ca href=\"tel:+15032222599\"\u003e(503) 222-2599\u003c\/a\u003e or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@pearlaudio.com?subject=Sumiko%20Songbird%20Low\"\u003esales@pearlaudio.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sumiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31958138191970,"sku":null,"price":1099.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2475\/2780\/products\/Sumiko_SongBirdLo_0626.jpg?v=1608627585"},{"product_id":"sumiko-starling-cartridge","title":"Starling Cartridge","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pa-d5\" style=\"color:#080808;line-height:1.6;font-size:15px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8d1935;font-weight:600\"\u003eSumiko · Reference Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:18px;line-height:1.45;font-weight:600\"\u003eSumiko's open-body reference moving coil, with a boron cantilever and MicroRidge stylus, and a spacious, even-handed sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display:inline-block;margin:0 0 18px;padding:4px 10px;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;border-radius:2px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003eTop of Sumiko's Reference Series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:1px;background:#d8d5ce;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e0.5 mV\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eoutput\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003eBoron\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003e0.28 mm cantilever, nude MicroRidge diamond\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e2.0 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003etracking force (recommended)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e9.5 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eweight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eThe Starling is the top of Sumiko's Reference Series. Like the Songbird, it has no outer housing. The generator sits on a CNC-machined aluminum mounting plate, and much of the design effort went into how that plate couples to the motor to control resonance. A 0.28 mm long-grain boron cantilever, much stiffer than aluminum, carries an ultra-low-mass nude MicroRidge line-contact diamond. Alnico magnets and pure copper coils make up the generator, and the synthetic rubber suspension is tuned for controlled performance and long life. It has threaded mounting holes and ships with a fitted stylus guard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eSoundStage! Ultra heard a clear, spacious presentation with a strong sense of the recording venue, weighty bass, full and well-defined images, and quick transients over a dark background, with a slightly warm midrange. HiFi News called it a very even-handed cartridge, strong on detail, soundstage, midrange clarity and air, and kind to well-worn records. Both noted that setup takes care. It needs a quiet MC phono stage with plenty of gain (about 65 dB worked well in review) or a step-up transformer. SoundStage! preferred loading around 100 Ω. Its pins are slightly smaller and tapered, so tonearm clips need to grip firmly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 20px\"\u003eThe Starling is the top of Sumiko's range, above the Songbird. Sumiko does not retip its moving coils; it runs a trade-up program through its dealers, so when a Starling wears out, ask us for Sumiko's quote on trading it toward a new one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eKey technologies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoron cantilever, MicroRidge diamond.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 0.28 mm long-grain boron rod carrying an ultra-low-mass nude MicroRidge line-contact diamond.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-body design.\u003c\/strong\u003e The generator sits on a CNC-machined aluminum mounting plate, with threaded mounting holes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlnico magnets, pure copper coils.\u003c\/strong\u003e 28 Ω and 0.5 mV; load above 100 Ω with a quiet high-gain MC stage or a step-up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTuned synthetic rubber suspension.\u003c\/strong\u003e Chosen for controlled performance and long life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrade-up, not retip.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sumiko does not retip its moving coils; a worn Starling is traded up through Pearl Audio for a credit quoted by Sumiko.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdetails open style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eLow-output moving coil (MC), open body\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eOutput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e0.5 mV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eInternal impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e28 Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eRecommended load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eGreater than 100 Ω; 100–200 pF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTracking force\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e1.8–2.2 g (2.0 g recommended)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCompliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e12 × 10⁻⁶ cm\/dyne at 100 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTracking ability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e70 µm at 315 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e9.5 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eStylus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eNude MicroRidge line-contact diamond\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCantilever\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eBoron rod, 0.28 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eFrequency response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e12 Hz – 50 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eChannel separation \/ balance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e35 dB at 1 kHz \/ \u0026lt;0.5 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eBody\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eOpen architecture on CNC-machined aluminum plate, threaded mounting holes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:13px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sumikophonocartridges.com\/product\/starling-mc-phono-cartridge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSumiko Starling product page and specifications\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eRebuilds and trade-in\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:14px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSumiko moving-coil trade-up.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sumiko does not re-tip its moving coils; instead it runs a trade-up program for a worn or damaged Sumiko MC through its dealers. Sumiko publishes no fixed credit, so ask us for a quote on your Starling or other Sumiko MC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 22px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003eSource for the program: Sumiko's support article 'Can I get my moving coil phono cartridge re-tipped?' (sumikopc.zendesk.com). No credit figures are published, so none are listed here. Verified 2026-10-28. Source: Sumiko 2026 price list (Fine Sounds, February 2026) and Sumiko support (sumikopc.zendesk.com).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;border-bottom:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eWhere it sits in the range\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"\u003eThe Sumiko cartridges Pearl Audio stocks, from least to most expensive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-rainier-rs-replacement-stylus\"\u003eSumiko RS Rainier\u003c\/a\u003e: replacement elliptical stylus for the Rainier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-olympia-rs-replacement-stylus\"\u003eSumiko RS Olympia\u003c\/a\u003e: Olympia stylus: replacement or Rainier upgrade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-rainier-cartridge\"\u003eSumiko Rainier\u003c\/a\u003e: entry Oyster MM, warm and full, 5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-moonstone-rs-replacement-stylus\"\u003eSumiko RS Moonstone\u003c\/a\u003e: Moonstone stylus: replacement or Rainier\/Olympia upgrade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-olympia-cartridge\"\u003eSumiko Olympia\u003c\/a\u003e: smooth, musical Oyster MM, 4 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-moonstone-cartridge\"\u003eSumiko Moonstone\u003c\/a\u003e: natural, well-balanced Oyster MM, 3 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-amethyst-rs-replacement-stylus\"\u003eSumiko RS Amethyst\u003c\/a\u003e: nude line-contact Amethyst stylus, top Oyster upgrade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-amethyst-cartridge\"\u003eSumiko Amethyst\u003c\/a\u003e: top Oyster MM, nude line contact, 2.5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-songbird-high-cartridge\"\u003eSumiko Songbird High\u003c\/a\u003e: open-body high-output MC, 2.5 mV for MM inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-songbird-low-cartridge\"\u003eSumiko Songbird Low\u003c\/a\u003e: open-body low-output MC, 0.5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSumiko Starling\u003c\/strong\u003e (this model)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 22px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/soundstageultra.com\/index.php\/equipment-menu\/822-sumiko-reference-starling-moving-coil-phono-cartridge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSoundStage! Ultra: Sumiko Reference Starling Moving-Coil Phono Cartridge\u003c\/a\u003e (Jason Thorpe, July 2018)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hifinews.com\/content\/sumiko-starling-cartridge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHiFi News: Sumiko Starling Cartridge\u003c\/a\u003e (May 2020)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 18px;background:#f7f6f2;border-left:3px solid #8d1935\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:600\"\u003ePlan your Sumiko system with Pearl Audio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px\"\u003ePearl Audio is an authorized Sumiko dealer. Ask us to match it to your tonearm and phono stage, or arrange an audition in our Portland showroom. Call \u003ca href=\"tel:+15032222599\"\u003e(503) 222-2599\u003c\/a\u003e or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@pearlaudio.com?subject=Sumiko%20Starling\"\u003esales@pearlaudio.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sumiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31958138290274,"sku":null,"price":2099.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2475\/2780\/products\/Sumiko_Starling_0601.jpg?v=1608627660"},{"product_id":"sumiko-rainier-rs-replacement-stylus","title":"Rainier RS Replacement Stylus","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pa-d5\" style=\"color:#080808;line-height:1.6;font-size:15px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8d1935;font-weight:600\"\u003eSumiko · Oyster Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:18px;line-height:1.45;font-weight:600\"\u003eThe factory replacement stylus for the Sumiko Rainier, bringing a worn cartridge back to new in a minute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display:inline-block;margin:0 0 18px;padding:4px 10px;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;border-radius:2px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003eReplacement stylus assembly only; the cartridge body is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:1px;background:#d8d5ce;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003ePlug-in\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003estylus assembly\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003eElliptical\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003ediamond\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003eAluminum tube\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003ecantilever\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e2.0 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003etracking force (recommended)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eThe RS Rainier is the original stylus assembly for Sumiko's Rainier: a 0.3 × 0.7 mil elliptical diamond on an aluminum-tube cantilever. It restores the Rainier's warm, full-bodied sound and easy tracking, and it slides on without remounting or realigning the cartridge. It also fits the Olympia, Moonstone and Wellfleet, which share the same body, so it makes an inexpensive spare for everyday or well-worn records while you save a better stylus for your best pressings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eTo fit it, pull the old stylus assembly straight off the front of the cartridge and press the new one on until it seats; no tools, remounting or realignment are needed. Track it at 1.8–2.2 g, with 2.0 g recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 20px\"\u003eThe RS Rainier is the least expensive stylus in the Oyster series; the RS Olympia ($199), RS Moonstone ($249) and RS Amethyst ($549) fit the same bodies as upgrades. Sumiko publishes no trade-in program for its moving magnets; the plug-in stylus is the service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eKey technologies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Rainier stylus.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 0.3 × 0.7 mil elliptical diamond on an aluminum-tube cantilever.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits every Oyster body.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sumiko lists the Rainier, Olympia, Moonstone, Wellfleet and Amethyst styli as interchangeable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlug-in fitting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slides on without removing or realigning the cartridge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInexpensive spare.\u003c\/strong\u003e A sensible second stylus for everyday or well-worn records.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdetails open style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eFits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eSumiko Rainier, Olympia, Moonstone, Wellfleet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eStylus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eElliptical diamond, 0.3 × 0.7 mil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCantilever\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eAluminum tube\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTracking force\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e1.8–2.2 g (2.0 g recommended)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eContents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eReplacement stylus assembly only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:13px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sumikophonocartridges.com\/product\/rainier-mm-phono-cartridge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSumiko Rainier product page (stylus specifications)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eRebuilds and trade-in\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:14px\"\u003eSumiko publishes no trade-in program for this product; the factory service that applies is listed below. Ask us about trade-ins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eRS Rainier replacement stylus (this product)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$149 \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(fits the Rainier and every other Oyster-series body (Rainier, Olympia, Moonstone, Wellfleet, Amethyst))\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 22px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003eA replacement stylus is the service for Sumiko's Oyster-series moving magnets; no trade-in program is published. Verified 2026-10-28. Source: Sumiko 2026 price list (Fine Sounds, February 2026) and Sumiko support (sumikopc.zendesk.com).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;border-bottom:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eWhere it sits in the range\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"\u003eThe Sumiko cartridges Pearl Audio stocks, from least to most expensive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSumiko RS Rainier\u003c\/strong\u003e (this model)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-olympia-rs-replacement-stylus\"\u003eSumiko RS Olympia\u003c\/a\u003e: Olympia stylus: replacement or Rainier upgrade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-rainier-cartridge\"\u003eSumiko Rainier\u003c\/a\u003e: entry Oyster MM, warm and full, 5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-moonstone-rs-replacement-stylus\"\u003eSumiko RS Moonstone\u003c\/a\u003e: Moonstone stylus: replacement or Rainier\/Olympia upgrade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-olympia-cartridge\"\u003eSumiko Olympia\u003c\/a\u003e: smooth, musical Oyster MM, 4 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-moonstone-cartridge\"\u003eSumiko Moonstone\u003c\/a\u003e: natural, well-balanced Oyster MM, 3 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-amethyst-rs-replacement-stylus\"\u003eSumiko RS Amethyst\u003c\/a\u003e: nude line-contact Amethyst stylus, top Oyster upgrade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-amethyst-cartridge\"\u003eSumiko Amethyst\u003c\/a\u003e: top Oyster MM, nude line contact, 2.5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-songbird-high-cartridge\"\u003eSumiko Songbird High\u003c\/a\u003e: open-body high-output MC, 2.5 mV for MM inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-songbird-low-cartridge\"\u003eSumiko Songbird Low\u003c\/a\u003e: open-body low-output MC, 0.5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-starling-cartridge\"\u003eSumiko Starling\u003c\/a\u003e: reference open-body MC, boron and MicroRidge, 0.5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 18px;background:#f7f6f2;border-left:3px solid #8d1935\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:600\"\u003ePlan your Sumiko system with Pearl Audio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px\"\u003ePearl Audio is an authorized Sumiko dealer. Ask us to confirm the fit for your cartridge before ordering, or have us fit it in our Portland showroom. Call \u003ca href=\"tel:+15032222599\"\u003e(503) 222-2599\u003c\/a\u003e or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@pearlaudio.com?subject=Sumiko%20RS%20Rainier\"\u003esales@pearlaudio.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sumiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31958138486882,"sku":null,"price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2475\/2780\/products\/Stylus_-_Rainier_2160x2160_21990a58-4250-4ada-95c1-d8f3752354bb.jpg?v=1608627467"},{"product_id":"sumiko-olympia-rs-replacement-stylus","title":"Olympia RS Replacement Stylus","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pa-d5\" style=\"color:#080808;line-height:1.6;font-size:15px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8d1935;font-weight:600\"\u003eSumiko · Oyster Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:18px;line-height:1.45;font-weight:600\"\u003eThe Olympia stylus assembly: a replacement for a worn Olympia, or an easy upgrade for a Rainier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display:inline-block;margin:0 0 18px;padding:4px 10px;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;border-radius:2px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003eReplacement stylus assembly only; the cartridge body is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:1px;background:#d8d5ce;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003ePlug-in\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003estylus assembly\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003eElliptical\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003ediamond\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003eReduced-mass aluminum\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003ecantilever\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e2.0 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003etracking force (recommended)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eThe RS Olympia carries a finely polished 0.3 × 0.7 mil elliptical diamond on a reduced-mass aluminum cantilever. Lower moving mass lets it trace the groove more accurately than the Rainier stylus, with more detail and better frequency extension. The Rainier, Olympia, Moonstone and Wellfleet share the same body and generator, so it fits any of them. On a Rainier it turns the cartridge into an Olympia. It slides on in a minute with no remounting or realignment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eTo fit it, pull the old stylus assembly straight off the front of the cartridge and press the new one on until it seats; no tools, remounting or realignment are needed. Track it at 1.8–2.2 g, with 2.0 g recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 20px\"\u003eThe RS Olympia sits between the RS Rainier ($149) and the RS Moonstone ($249); the RS Amethyst ($549) is the top stylus for the Oyster bodies. Sumiko publishes no trade-in program for its moving magnets; the plug-in stylus is the service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eKey technologies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOlympia stylus assembly.\u003c\/strong\u003e A finely polished 0.3 × 0.7 mil elliptical on a reduced-mass aluminum cantilever with a smaller magnet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpgrade for a Rainier.\u003c\/strong\u003e On a Rainier body it turns the cartridge into an Olympia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits every Oyster body.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sumiko lists the Rainier, Olympia, Moonstone, Wellfleet and Amethyst styli as interchangeable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlug-in fitting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slides on without removing or realigning the cartridge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdetails open style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eFits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eSumiko Rainier, Olympia, Moonstone, Wellfleet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eStylus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eElliptical diamond, 0.3 × 0.7 mil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCantilever\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eAluminum tube, reduced mass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTracking force\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e1.8–2.2 g (2.0 g recommended)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eContents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eReplacement stylus assembly only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:13px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sumikophonocartridges.com\/product\/olympia-mm-phono-cartridge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSumiko Olympia product page (stylus specifications)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eRebuilds and trade-in\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:14px\"\u003eSumiko publishes no trade-in program for this product; the factory service that applies is listed below. Ask us about trade-ins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eRS Olympia replacement stylus (this product)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$199 \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(fits the Olympia and every other Oyster-series body (Rainier, Olympia, Moonstone, Wellfleet, Amethyst))\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 22px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003eA replacement stylus is the service for Sumiko's Oyster-series moving magnets; no trade-in program is published. Verified 2026-10-28. Source: Sumiko 2026 price list (Fine Sounds, February 2026) and Sumiko support (sumikopc.zendesk.com).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;border-bottom:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eWhere it sits in the range\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"\u003eThe Sumiko cartridges Pearl Audio stocks, from least to most expensive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-rainier-rs-replacement-stylus\"\u003eSumiko RS Rainier\u003c\/a\u003e: replacement elliptical stylus for the Rainier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSumiko RS Olympia\u003c\/strong\u003e (this model)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-rainier-cartridge\"\u003eSumiko Rainier\u003c\/a\u003e: entry Oyster MM, warm and full, 5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-moonstone-rs-replacement-stylus\"\u003eSumiko RS Moonstone\u003c\/a\u003e: Moonstone stylus: replacement or Rainier\/Olympia upgrade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-olympia-cartridge\"\u003eSumiko Olympia\u003c\/a\u003e: smooth, musical Oyster MM, 4 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-moonstone-cartridge\"\u003eSumiko Moonstone\u003c\/a\u003e: natural, well-balanced Oyster MM, 3 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-amethyst-rs-replacement-stylus\"\u003eSumiko RS Amethyst\u003c\/a\u003e: nude line-contact Amethyst stylus, top Oyster upgrade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-amethyst-cartridge\"\u003eSumiko Amethyst\u003c\/a\u003e: top Oyster MM, nude line contact, 2.5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-songbird-high-cartridge\"\u003eSumiko Songbird High\u003c\/a\u003e: open-body high-output MC, 2.5 mV for MM inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-songbird-low-cartridge\"\u003eSumiko Songbird Low\u003c\/a\u003e: open-body low-output MC, 0.5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-starling-cartridge\"\u003eSumiko Starling\u003c\/a\u003e: reference open-body MC, boron and MicroRidge, 0.5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 18px;background:#f7f6f2;border-left:3px solid #8d1935\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:600\"\u003ePlan your Sumiko system with Pearl Audio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px\"\u003ePearl Audio is an authorized Sumiko dealer. Ask us to confirm the fit for your cartridge before ordering, or have us fit it in our Portland showroom. Call \u003ca href=\"tel:+15032222599\"\u003e(503) 222-2599\u003c\/a\u003e or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@pearlaudio.com?subject=Sumiko%20RS%20Olympia\"\u003esales@pearlaudio.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sumiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31958138519650,"sku":null,"price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2475\/2780\/products\/Stylus_-_Olymipa2160x2160_e10ac01a-a695-40dd-bd83-374257d558c0.jpg?v=1608627091"},{"product_id":"sumiko-moonstone-rs-replacement-stylus","title":"Moonstone RS Replacement Stylus","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pa-d5\" style=\"color:#080808;line-height:1.6;font-size:15px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8d1935;font-weight:600\"\u003eSumiko · Oyster Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:18px;line-height:1.45;font-weight:600\"\u003eThe Moonstone stylus assembly: a replacement for a worn Moonstone, or a drop-in upgrade for a Rainier or Olympia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display:inline-block;margin:0 0 18px;padding:4px 10px;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;border-radius:2px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003eReplacement stylus assembly only; the cartridge body is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:1px;background:#d8d5ce;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003ePlug-in\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003estylus assembly\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003eElliptical\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003ediamond\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003eAluminum tube\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003ecantilever\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e2.0 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003etracking force (recommended)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eThe RS Moonstone carries a finely polished 0.3 × 0.7 mil elliptical diamond on a purpose-built aluminum cantilever. The Rainier, Olympia, Moonstone and Wellfleet all share the same body and generator, so this stylus fits any of them. On a Moonstone, it restores factory performance. On a Rainier or Olympia, it turns the cartridge into a Moonstone, with more detail, better-defined bass and a wider, deeper soundstage. Either way it slides on in a minute with no remounting or realignment. Its output on this body is 3 mV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eTo fit it, pull the old stylus assembly straight off the front of the cartridge and press the new one on until it seats; no tools, remounting or realignment are needed. Track it at 1.8–2.2 g, with 2.0 g recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 20px\"\u003eThe RS Moonstone sits above the RS Olympia ($199) and below the RS Amethyst ($549), the top stylus for the Oyster bodies. Sumiko publishes no trade-in program for its moving magnets; the plug-in stylus is the service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eKey technologies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoonstone stylus assembly.\u003c\/strong\u003e A finely polished 0.3 × 0.7 mil elliptical on a purpose-built aluminum cantilever; 3 mV output on the Oyster body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpgrade for a Rainier or Olympia.\u003c\/strong\u003e Turns either into a Moonstone, with more detail and a wider, deeper soundstage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits every Oyster body.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sumiko lists the Rainier, Olympia, Moonstone, Wellfleet and Amethyst styli as interchangeable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlug-in fitting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slides on without removing or realigning the cartridge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdetails open style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eFits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eSumiko Rainier, Olympia, Moonstone, Wellfleet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eStylus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eElliptical diamond, 0.3 × 0.7 mil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCantilever\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eAluminum tube\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTracking force\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e1.8–2.2 g (2.0 g recommended)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eContents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eReplacement stylus assembly only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:13px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sumikophonocartridges.com\/product\/moonstone-mm-phono-cartridge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSumiko Moonstone product page (stylus specifications)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eRebuilds and trade-in\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:14px\"\u003eSumiko publishes no trade-in program for this product; the factory service that applies is listed below. Ask us about trade-ins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eRS Moonstone replacement stylus (this product)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$249 \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(fits the Moonstone and every other Oyster-series body (Rainier, Olympia, Moonstone, Wellfleet, Amethyst))\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 22px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003eA replacement stylus is the service for Sumiko's Oyster-series moving magnets; no trade-in program is published. Verified 2026-10-28. Source: Sumiko 2026 price list (Fine Sounds, February 2026) and Sumiko support (sumikopc.zendesk.com).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;border-bottom:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eWhere it sits in the range\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"\u003eThe Sumiko cartridges Pearl Audio stocks, from least to most expensive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-rainier-rs-replacement-stylus\"\u003eSumiko RS Rainier\u003c\/a\u003e: replacement elliptical stylus for the Rainier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-olympia-rs-replacement-stylus\"\u003eSumiko RS Olympia\u003c\/a\u003e: Olympia stylus: replacement or Rainier upgrade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-rainier-cartridge\"\u003eSumiko Rainier\u003c\/a\u003e: entry Oyster MM, warm and full, 5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSumiko RS Moonstone\u003c\/strong\u003e (this model)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-olympia-cartridge\"\u003eSumiko Olympia\u003c\/a\u003e: smooth, musical Oyster MM, 4 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-moonstone-cartridge\"\u003eSumiko Moonstone\u003c\/a\u003e: natural, well-balanced Oyster MM, 3 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-amethyst-rs-replacement-stylus\"\u003eSumiko RS Amethyst\u003c\/a\u003e: nude line-contact Amethyst stylus, top Oyster upgrade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-amethyst-cartridge\"\u003eSumiko Amethyst\u003c\/a\u003e: top Oyster MM, nude line contact, 2.5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-songbird-high-cartridge\"\u003eSumiko Songbird High\u003c\/a\u003e: open-body high-output MC, 2.5 mV for MM inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-songbird-low-cartridge\"\u003eSumiko Songbird Low\u003c\/a\u003e: open-body low-output MC, 0.5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-starling-cartridge\"\u003eSumiko Starling\u003c\/a\u003e: reference open-body MC, boron and MicroRidge, 0.5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 18px;background:#f7f6f2;border-left:3px solid #8d1935\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:600\"\u003ePlan your Sumiko system with Pearl Audio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px\"\u003ePearl Audio is an authorized Sumiko dealer. Ask us to confirm the fit for your cartridge before ordering, or have us fit it in our Portland showroom. Call \u003ca href=\"tel:+15032222599\"\u003e(503) 222-2599\u003c\/a\u003e or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@pearlaudio.com?subject=Sumiko%20RS%20Moonstone\"\u003esales@pearlaudio.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sumiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31958138552418,"sku":null,"price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2475\/2780\/products\/Stylus_-Moonstone_2160x2160_87a8eecc-347c-4a8a-8fe6-e48d58c5feef.jpg?v=1608626971"},{"product_id":"sumiko-amethyst-rs-replacement-stylus","title":"Amethyst RS Replacement Stylus","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pa-d5\" style=\"color:#080808;line-height:1.6;font-size:15px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8d1935;font-weight:600\"\u003eSumiko · Oyster Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:18px;line-height:1.45;font-weight:600\"\u003eThe factory replacement stylus for the Sumiko Amethyst, restoring its nude line-contact diamond without remounting the cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display:inline-block;margin:0 0 18px;padding:4px 10px;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;border-radius:2px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003eReplacement stylus assembly only; the cartridge body is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:1px;background:#d8d5ce;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003ePlug-in\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003estylus assembly\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003eNude line contact\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003ediamond\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e0.5 mm aluminum\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003ecantilever\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e2.0 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003etracking force (recommended)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eThe RS Amethyst is the complete stylus assembly for Sumiko's Amethyst moving-magnet cartridge: a nude 0.2 × 0.8 mil line-contact diamond on a 0.5 mm aluminum cantilever. It simply pulls off and slides on, so a worn Amethyst can be brought back to factory performance in a minute, with no realignment. The Amethyst's body and generator are built differently from the Rainier, Olympia and Moonstone, and Sumiko's UK distributor specifies the RS Amethyst for use on the Amethyst. If you have one of the other Oyster bodies, ask us before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eTo fit it, pull the old stylus assembly straight off the front of the cartridge and press the new one on until it seats; no tools, remounting or realignment are needed. Track it at 1.8–2.2 g, with 2.0 g recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 20px\"\u003eThe RS Amethyst is the top stylus in the Oyster series, above the RS Moonstone ($249). Sumiko publishes no trade-in program for its moving magnets; the plug-in stylus is the service for the Amethyst.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eKey technologies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmethyst stylus assembly.\u003c\/strong\u003e A nude 0.2 × 0.8 mil line-contact diamond on a 0.5 mm aluminum cantilever.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop Oyster upgrade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sumiko lists the Amethyst stylus as interchangeable with the Rainier, Olympia, Moonstone and Wellfleet bodies, so it is the top upgrade for any of them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlug-in fitting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slides on without removing or realigning the cartridge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLine-contact care.\u003c\/strong\u003e A line-contact tip rewards clean records and correct alignment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdetails open style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eFits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eSumiko Amethyst\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eStylus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eNude line-contact diamond, 0.2 × 0.8 mil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCantilever\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eAluminum, 0.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTracking force\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e1.8–2.2 g (2.0 g recommended)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eContents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eReplacement stylus assembly only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:13px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sumikophonocartridges.com\/product\/amethyst-mm-phono-cartridge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSumiko Amethyst product page (stylus specifications)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eRebuilds and trade-in\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:14px\"\u003eSumiko publishes no trade-in program for this product; the factory service that applies is listed below. Ask us about trade-ins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eRS Amethyst replacement stylus (this product)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$549 \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(fits the Amethyst and every other Oyster-series body (Rainier, Olympia, Moonstone, Wellfleet, Amethyst))\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 22px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003eA replacement stylus is the service for Sumiko's Oyster-series moving magnets; no trade-in program is published. Verified 2026-10-28. Source: Sumiko 2026 price list (Fine Sounds, February 2026) and Sumiko support (sumikopc.zendesk.com).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;border-bottom:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eWhere it sits in the range\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"\u003eThe Sumiko cartridges Pearl Audio stocks, from least to most expensive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-rainier-rs-replacement-stylus\"\u003eSumiko RS Rainier\u003c\/a\u003e: replacement elliptical stylus for the Rainier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-olympia-rs-replacement-stylus\"\u003eSumiko RS Olympia\u003c\/a\u003e: Olympia stylus: replacement or Rainier upgrade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-rainier-cartridge\"\u003eSumiko Rainier\u003c\/a\u003e: entry Oyster MM, warm and full, 5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-moonstone-rs-replacement-stylus\"\u003eSumiko RS Moonstone\u003c\/a\u003e: Moonstone stylus: replacement or Rainier\/Olympia upgrade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-olympia-cartridge\"\u003eSumiko Olympia\u003c\/a\u003e: smooth, musical Oyster MM, 4 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-moonstone-cartridge\"\u003eSumiko Moonstone\u003c\/a\u003e: natural, well-balanced Oyster MM, 3 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSumiko RS Amethyst\u003c\/strong\u003e (this model)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-amethyst-cartridge\"\u003eSumiko Amethyst\u003c\/a\u003e: top Oyster MM, nude line contact, 2.5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-songbird-high-cartridge\"\u003eSumiko Songbird High\u003c\/a\u003e: open-body high-output MC, 2.5 mV for MM inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-songbird-low-cartridge\"\u003eSumiko Songbird Low\u003c\/a\u003e: open-body low-output MC, 0.5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sumiko-starling-cartridge\"\u003eSumiko Starling\u003c\/a\u003e: reference open-body MC, boron and MicroRidge, 0.5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 18px;background:#f7f6f2;border-left:3px solid #8d1935\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:600\"\u003ePlan your Sumiko system with Pearl Audio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px\"\u003ePearl Audio is an authorized Sumiko dealer. Ask us to confirm the fit for your cartridge before ordering, or have us fit it in our Portland showroom. Call \u003ca href=\"tel:+15032222599\"\u003e(503) 222-2599\u003c\/a\u003e or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@pearlaudio.com?subject=Sumiko%20RS%20Amethyst\"\u003esales@pearlaudio.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sumiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31958138585186,"sku":null,"price":549.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2475\/2780\/products\/sumiko-amerthyst-rs-replacment-stylus_9f4b873d-a2b8-4ddd-85ee-d030f62ba03a.jpg?v=1608626353"},{"product_id":"rega-nd7","title":"Nd7 MM Cartridge","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pa-d5\" style=\"color:#080808;line-height:1.6;font-size:15px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8d1935;font-weight:600\"\u003eRega · Nd Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:18px;line-height:1.45;font-weight:600\"\u003eA fine-line Rega moving magnet that gets you much of a moving coil's insight without the cost of an MC phono stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:1px;background:#d8d5ce;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e5–6 mV\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eoutput\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003eFine-line nude\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003ediamond, aluminum cantilever\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e1.75 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003etracking force\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e6 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eweight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eThe Nd7 shares the Nd range's neodymium-powered generator, with miniaturized parallel coils and new, perfectly symmetrical geometry for accurate channel balance. What sets it apart is a fine-line nude diamond on an aluminum cantilever, a step beyond the elliptical tips on the Nd3 and Nd5. The body is injection molded from glass-filled PPS, light and very rigid, with Rega's three-point fixing so overhang sets itself on a Rega arm. Each one is handmade, and it has a yellow window. Instead of a plug-in replacement stylus, Rega offers a rebuild scheme through your dealer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eThe Ear's Jason Kennedy called the Nd7 an extremely capable, revealing all-rounder. Next to the Nd5 he heard a larger soundstage, better dynamics and more defined bass. On an RP8 it dug deep into recordings with detailed treble and plenty of musical energy. He suggests it over a moving coil when budget matters, because a good MC phono stage costs more than an MM stage. Rega offers it factory-fitted on the Planar 6 and Planar 8. With 5–6 mV of output, it works with any MM phono stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 20px\"\u003eThe Nd7 sits between the Nd5 and the boron-cantilever Nd9, and Rega fits it to the Planar 6 and Planar 8. Rega cartridges have bonded cantilevers and are not retipped; when a Nd7 wears out, Rega's exchange program supplies a renewed-to-factory-spec Nd7 for $595 instead of $795, like for like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eKey technologies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine-line nude diamond.\u003c\/strong\u003e A step beyond the elliptical tips of the Nd3 and Nd5, on an aluminum cantilever; yellow window.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeodymium generator.\u003c\/strong\u003e An ultra-high-powered neodymium magnet with miniaturized parallel coils in symmetrical geometry, developed over about ten years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlass-filled PPS body.\u003c\/strong\u003e Injection molded, light and very rigid, with Rega's three-point fixing so overhang sets itself on a Rega arm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade in England.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each Nd cartridge is assembled by hand at Rega.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrade-in exchange.\u003c\/strong\u003e The cantilever is bonded, so Rega does not retip; a worn Nd7 is exchanged for a renewed-to-spec Nd7 at $595 instead of $795 through The Sound Organisation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdetails open style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eMoving magnet (MM), neodymium magnet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eOutput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e5–6 mV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eRecommended load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e47 kΩ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTracking force\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e1.75 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e6 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eStylus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eFine-line nude diamond\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCantilever\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eAluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eGenerator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eMiniaturized parallel coils\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eBody\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eGlass-filled PPS, Rega three-point fixing, yellow window\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eStylus replacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eRega rebuild\/exchange through your dealer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eRange\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eNd3 (bonded elliptical), Nd5 (nude elliptical), Nd7, Nd9 (fine line on boron)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:13px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rega.co.uk\/products\/nd7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRega Nd7 product page and specifications\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eRebuilds and trade-in\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:14px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRega cartridge trade-in exchange (The Sound Organisation).\u003c\/strong\u003e Rega cartridges have bonded cantilevers and are not retipped. When a Nd7 wears out, return it through us and Rega supplies a renewed Nd7, fully tested and cosmetically perfect, for $595 instead of $795 (a $200 credit). The exchange is like for like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eRega trade-in exchange — renewed Nd7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$595 \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(return your worn Nd7 and receive a renewed-to-factory-spec Nd7; the cantilever is bonded, so Rega exchanges rather than retips; renewed units are usually in dealer stock)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Rega Nd7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$595 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $200)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 22px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003eRega's program covers the current Nd and MC range plus the legacy Exact 2 ($100 off a renewed Exact 2) and Elys 2 ($40) while renewed stock lasts. Moving between models is not part of the published program; ask us. Verified 2026-10-28. Source: Rega pricing catalogue v2025.1, October 2025 (The Sound Organisation) and soundorg.com\/cartridge-exchange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;border-bottom:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eWhere it sits in the range\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"\u003eThe Rega cartridges Pearl Audio stocks, from least to most expensive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/rega-carbon-stylus\"\u003eRega Carbon Stylus\u003c\/a\u003e: replacement conical stylus for the Carbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/rega-carbon\"\u003eRega Carbon\u003c\/a\u003e: entry MM with plug-in stylus, 2.5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/rega-carbon-pro-upgrade-stylus\"\u003eRega Carbon Pro Upgrade Stylus\u003c\/a\u003e: plug-in elliptical upgrade stylus for the Carbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/rega-nd3\"\u003eRega Nd3\u003c\/a\u003e: entry Nd moving magnet, bonded elliptical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/rega-nd5\"\u003eRega Nd5\u003c\/a\u003e: nude elliptical Nd, faster and tighter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRega Nd7\u003c\/strong\u003e (this model)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/rega-ania\"\u003eRega Ania\u003c\/a\u003e: entry Rega MC, hand-wound, elliptical, 0.35 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/rega-nd9-ref-boron-cantilever\"\u003eRega Nd9\u003c\/a\u003e: top Nd, boron cantilever, Rega arms only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/rega-ania-pro\"\u003eRega Ania Pro\u003c\/a\u003e: Ania with the Vital nude diamond, 0.35 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/rega-apheta-3\"\u003eRega Apheta 3\u003c\/a\u003e: hand-built Rega MC, Aphelion stylus technique, 0.35 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/rega-aphelion-2\"\u003eRega Aphelion 2\u003c\/a\u003e: reference Rega MC, boron cantilever, 0.35 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 22px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/the-ear.net\/review-hardware\/rega-nd7-takes-on-the-best-in-class\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eThe Ear: Rega Nd7 cartridge takes on the best in class\u003c\/a\u003e (Jason Kennedy, August 2024)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 18px;background:#f7f6f2;border-left:3px solid #8d1935\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:600\"\u003ePlan your Rega system with Pearl Audio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px\"\u003ePearl Audio is an authorized Rega dealer. Ask us to fit it to your Rega turntable, or arrange an audition in our Portland showroom. Call \u003ca href=\"tel:+15032222599\"\u003e(503) 222-2599\u003c\/a\u003e or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@pearlaudio.com?subject=Rega%20Nd7\"\u003esales@pearlaudio.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rega","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42059328651362,"sku":"REGA-ND7-01","price":795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2475\/2780\/files\/rega-nd7-0-4ae16626ce.jpg?v=1793516859"},{"product_id":"linn-koil-moving-coil-cartridge","title":"Linn Koil Moving Coil Cartridge","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pa-d5\" style=\"color:#080808;line-height:1.6;font-size:15px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8d1935;font-weight:600\"\u003eLinn · Cartridges\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:18px;line-height:1.45;font-weight:600\"\u003eLinn's entry moving coil: a nude Microlinear stylus on a boron cantilever driving a copper-wound trapezial armature, 0.4 mV into a 100 Ω load, and the cartridge fitted to the Majik LP12 MC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display:inline-block;margin:0 0 18px;padding:4px 10px;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;border-radius:2px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003eRequires a moving coil phono input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:1px;background:#d8d5ce;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e0.4 mV\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eoutput at 5 cm\/s\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003eBoron\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003ecantilever, nude Microlinear stylus\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e100 Ω\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003erecommended load\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e7.6 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003ecartridge mass\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eKoil, introduced in 2022, is Linn's first step into moving coil cartridges and a clear move up from the Adikt. A nude Microlinear diamond sits on a low-mass boron cantilever and drives a trapezial armature wound with copper; output is 0.4 mV at 5 cm\/s into a 100 Ω, 1 nF load, so it needs a moving coil input, which a Selekt or Klimax DSM, an Uphorik or a Urika provides. It mounts at two points with 1.2 mm gold pins, tracks at 2.0 g nominal and weighs 7.6 g, a good match for the Krane and Arko.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eLinn fits Koil to the Majik LP12 MC. What Hi-Fi? tested that deck in 2024 and found its presentation \"fluid and wonderfully cohesive,\" while noting that it is not the most dynamic or rhythmically driven turntable at its price. For an Adikt owner moving to an MC phono stage, Koil brings finer resolution and a quieter background without a large outlay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 20px\"\u003eKoil sits above the Adikt and below the Krystal in Linn's range; the Kendo and Ekstatik are above those.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eKey technologies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNude Microlinear stylus.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine-profile diamond mounted without a shank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoron cantilever.\u003c\/strong\u003e Low mass and high stiffness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrapezial armature.\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper-wound generator for 0.4 mV output.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-point mounting.\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 mm gold pins; fits Krane, Arko and most medium-mass arms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdetails open style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eMoving coil (MC), low output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eOutput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e0.4 mV at 5 cm\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eRecommended load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e100 Ω; 1 nF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTracking force\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e1.8–2.2 g (2.0 g nominal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCartridge mass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e7.6 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eStylus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eNude Microlinear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCantilever\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eBoron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eArmature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eTrapezial, copper wire\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eChannel separation (1 kHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e27 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eChannel balance (1 kHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e1.0 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eTwo-point; 1.2 mm gold pins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCompliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eNot published by Linn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eFitted as standard to\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eMajik LP12 MC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:13px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.linn.co.uk\/turntables\/components\/koil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLinn Koil product page and specifications\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eRebuilds and trade-in\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:14px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLinn cartridge part exchange.\u003c\/strong\u003e Linn publishes a part-exchange price for the Koil against your existing Linn cartridge: a worn Koil brings it to $1,015 (instead of $1,250); an Adikt to $1,015.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Linn Koil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$1,015 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $235)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Linn Adikt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$1,015 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $235)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 22px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003eBefore any trade-in is agreed, Linn checks the serial number of the cartridge being traded (orders@linn.co.uk), so bring or send us the serial number first. Linn publishes no separate rebuild or retip price. Verified 2026-10-28. Source: Linn US price list, 9 April 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;border-bottom:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eWhere it sits in the range\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"\u003eLinn's cartridges in order of price; the Kendo, fitted to the Selekt LP12, is available to order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/linn-adikt-cartridge\"\u003eLinn Adikt\u003c\/a\u003e: moving magnet, 6.5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLinn Koil\u003c\/strong\u003e (this model)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/linn-lp12-krystal-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eLinn Krystal\u003c\/a\u003e: nude moving coil, 0.5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/linn-ekstatik-flagship-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eLinn Ekstatik\u003c\/a\u003e: flagship moving coil, sapphire cantilever\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0\"\u003eIncluded in the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/linn-majik-lp12-turntable\"\u003eMajik LP12\u003c\/a\u003e MC. Phono stages: the MC input of a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/selekt-dsm-classic-hub\"\u003eSelekt DSM\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/linn-lp12-uphorik-mm-mc-phono-stage\"\u003eUphorik\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 22px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.whathifi.com\/reviews\/linn-majik-lp12-mc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eWhat Hi-Fi?: Linn Majik LP12 MC review\u003c\/a\u003e (August 2024)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:-14px 0 22px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003eReview of the Majik LP12 MC with the Koil fitted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 18px;background:#f7f6f2;border-left:3px solid #8d1935\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:600\"\u003ePlan your Linn system with Pearl Audio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px\"\u003ePearl Audio is an authorized Linn dealer. Our technicians fit and align tonearms and cartridges on the LP12 in our Portland workshop; ask us to match an arm and cartridge to your deck and phono stage. Call \u003ca href=\"tel:+15032222599\"\u003e(503) 222-2599\u003c\/a\u003e or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@pearlaudio.com?subject=Linn%20Koil%20Moving%20Coil%20Cartridge\"\u003esales@pearlaudio.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Linn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43181649690722,"sku":null,"price":1250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2475\/2780\/files\/linn-koil-moving-coil-cartridge-primary-square.jpg?v=1787122404"},{"product_id":"hana-umami-blue","title":"Hana Umami Blue","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pa-d5\" style=\"color:#080808;line-height:1.6;font-size:15px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8d1935;font-weight:600\"\u003eHana · Umami\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:18px;line-height:1.45;font-weight:600\"\u003eA hand-built Japanese moving coil that pairs the Umami Red's boron cantilever and Microline stylus with an Alnico motor, for clear, quiet and very natural sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:1px;background:#d8d5ce;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e0.4 mV\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eoutput\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003eBoron\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003ecantilever, Microline stylus\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e2.0 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003etracking force\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e10.8 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eweight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eHana cartridges are built by Excel Sound in Japan, which makes the major parts in-house and assembles each cartridge by hand. The Umami Blue sits alongside the Umami Red. It shares the Red's precision-cut Microline nude diamond, boron cantilever and high-purity copper coils, but uses an Alnico-magnet generator derived from the Hana ML. The magnetic circuit is cryogenically treated pure iron with a Permalloy armature. It is housed in Hana's Auricle body, CNC-machined from duralumin, with a thermoset melamine finish and 24K gold-plated output pins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eReviewers keep describing the Umami Blue as clear and quiet. Tracking Angle heard silky, extended highs and lows, tight bass, very low groove noise and fine microdynamics, with only a slightly lean lower midrange. Audiophilia found it neutral rather than warm, with an unusually clean background, sharp imaging and a wide soundstage. It is revealing, so clean records pay off. It is a low-output design (0.4 mV), so plan on an MC phono stage with about 60–66 dB of gain or a suitable step-up transformer. Hana specifies a load above 80 Ω, and both reviewers ran it at 100 Ω. At 10.8 g with medium compliance, it suits medium-mass tonearms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 20px\"\u003eThe Umami Blue sits above the ML and below the Umami Red. On a trade-in, Musical Surroundings takes 30% off a new Umami Blue for a worn one (or a Clearaudio or DS Audio cartridge of equal or greater value), 20% off for any other Hana, Clearaudio or DS Audio cartridge, and 10% off for another brand worth over $1,000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eKey technologies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoron cantilever, Microline stylus.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Umami Red's precision-cut Microline nude diamond on a boron cantilever.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlnico generator from the ML.\u003c\/strong\u003e An 8 Ω Alnico-magnet generator with cryogenically treated pure-iron circuit and Permalloy armature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuricle body.\u003c\/strong\u003e CNC-machined duralumin with a thermoset melamine finish and 24K gold-plated pins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-purity copper coils.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shared with the Umami Red.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand built in Japan.\u003c\/strong\u003e Built by Excel Sound, which makes the major parts in-house.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdetails open style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eLow-output moving coil (MC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eOutput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e0.4 mV at 1 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eInternal impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e8 Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eRecommended load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eGreater than 80 Ω (100 Ω a good starting point)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTracking force\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e2.0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCompliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e10 × 10⁻⁶ cm\/dyne at 100 Hz (est. 17 × 10⁻⁶ at 10 Hz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e10.8 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eStylus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eMicroline nude diamond\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCantilever\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eBoron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eMagnet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eAlnico\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eFrequency response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e15 Hz – 50 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eChannel separation \/ balance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e30 dB at 1 kHz \/ 0.5 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eBody\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eDuralumin, melamine thermoset finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eAlso available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eHana Umami Red (samarium-cobalt magnet, duralumin and ebony body)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:13px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hanacartridges.com\/products\/hana-umami-blue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHana Umami Blue product page and specifications\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eRebuilds and trade-in\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:14px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHana trade-in and re-tip exchange (Musical Surroundings).\u003c\/strong\u003e Trade in a worn Umami Blue and a new one is 30% off ($1,750). Trade in any other Hana, Clearaudio or DS Audio cartridge and it is 20% off ($2,000); any other brand worth over $1,000 earns 10% off ($2,250).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eHana re-tip exchange — Umami Blue for a new Umami Blue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$1,750 \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(Hana does not retip; your worn cartridge is exchanged for a new one at 30% off)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Hana Umami Blue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$1,750 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $750)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Hana EH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$2,000 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $500)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Hana EL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$2,000 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $500)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Hana EH MK II\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$2,000 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $500)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Hana EL MK II\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$2,000 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $500)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Hana SH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$2,000 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $500)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Hana SL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$2,000 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $500)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Hana SH MK II\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$2,000 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $500)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eOther Hana cartridges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e6 more models qualify; use the trade-in selector on this page or ask us\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 22px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003eThe 30% re-tip exchange is Hana's replacement for retipping: a worn cartridge of the same series (working or not) is exchanged for a new one. Trade-ins of Musical Surroundings brands (Hana, Clearaudio, DS Audio) need an RA number and must arrive within 30 days of the invoice; other brands need an emailed photograph first. For the Umami models the 30% exchange also applies to a Clearaudio or DS Audio cartridge of equal or greater retail value. The Umami Blue and Red take other-brand trades only when the trade is worth more than $1,000 retail. Verified 2026-10-28. Source: Hana dealer price list, January 2026 (Musical Surroundings).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;border-bottom:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eWhere it sits in the range\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"\u003eThe Hana cartridges Pearl Audio stocks, from least to most expensive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-eh-cartridge\"\u003eHana EH\u003c\/a\u003e: entry high-output MC, 2 mV for MM inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-el-cartridge\"\u003eHana EL\u003c\/a\u003e: entry low-output MC, 0.5 mV, elliptical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-sh-cartridge\"\u003eHana SH MK II\u003c\/a\u003e: Shibata high-output MC, 2 mV for MM inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-sl-cartridge\"\u003eHana SL MK II\u003c\/a\u003e: best-selling Shibata low-output MC, 0.4 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-sl-mono-mk-ii\"\u003eHana SL Mono MK II\u003c\/a\u003e: true mono Shibata MC, 0.4 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-mh-cartridge\"\u003eHana MH\u003c\/a\u003e: Microline high-output MC, 2 mV for MM inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-ml-cartridge\"\u003eHana ML\u003c\/a\u003e: Microline low-output MC, 0.4 mV, Umami Blue generator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHana Umami Blue\u003c\/strong\u003e (this model)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-umami-red\"\u003eHana Umami Red\u003c\/a\u003e: samarium-cobalt Umami, ebony and duralumin, 0.4 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-umami-black\"\u003eHana Umami Black\u003c\/a\u003e: flagship, diamond cantilever, neodymium OKD generator, 0.3 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 22px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trackingangle.com\/equipment\/hanna-umami-blue-cartridge-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTracking Angle: Hana Does a Umami in Blue, Read the Review\u003c\/a\u003e (Dean Cacioppo, June 2023)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audiophilia.com\/reviews\/2023\/7\/11\/the-hana-umami-blue-high-end-moving-coil-cartridge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAudiophilia: The Hana Umami Blue High-End Moving Coil Cartridge\u003c\/a\u003e (Jesús González-Monreal, 2023)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 18px;background:#f7f6f2;border-left:3px solid #8d1935\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:600\"\u003ePlan your Hana system with Pearl Audio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px\"\u003ePearl Audio is an authorized Hana dealer. Arrange an audition in our Portland showroom, and ask us about trade-in pricing against your current cartridge. Call \u003ca href=\"tel:+15032222599\"\u003e(503) 222-2599\u003c\/a\u003e or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@pearlaudio.com?subject=Hana%20Umami%20Blue\"\u003esales@pearlaudio.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hana","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43181653950562,"sku":null,"price":2500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2475\/2780\/files\/hana-umami-blue-1.webp?v=1786009054"},{"product_id":"hana-umami-red","title":"Hana Umami Red","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pa-d5\" style=\"color:#080808;line-height:1.6;font-size:15px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8d1935;font-weight:600\"\u003eHana · Umami\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:18px;line-height:1.45;font-weight:600\"\u003eOne of Hana's top moving coils: a boron cantilever, Microline stylus and samarium-cobalt motor in a duralumin and ebony body, with sound that is precise and detailed yet warm and expressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:1px;background:#d8d5ce;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e0.4 mV\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eoutput\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003eBoron\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003ecantilever, Microline stylus\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e2.0 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003etracking force\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e10.5 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eweight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eThe Umami Red is built by Excel Sound in Japan. Its generator combines a Microline nude diamond on a boron cantilever with high-purity copper coils on a square Permalloy armature. A samarium-cobalt magnet and cryogenically treated pure-iron magnetic circuit drive it, and output is 0.4 mV. The body pairs a CNC-machined A7075 duralumin structure with an ebony wood element finished in gloss urushi lacquer. That combination is meant to give the motor a rigid, low-resonance mount. A PEEK terminal plate and 24K gold-plated pins finish the build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eStereophile's Herb Reichert found it a major step up from Hana's ML. He heard wide-angle clarity, sharply focused images and excellent vocal intelligibility, and even said it made an all-analog LP sound like tape. Hi-Fi+ heard fine detail and precision combined with musical warmth, a well-judged tonal balance and strong scale and dynamics. It also noted that careful alignment and load matching pay off. It needs an MC phono stage with plenty of gain (about 60 dB or more) or a step-up transformer. Hana specifies a load above 60 Ω, and Reichert ran it at 80 Ω. At 10.5 g with medium compliance, it suits medium-mass tonearms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 20px\"\u003eThe Umami Red sits above the Umami Blue and below the flagship Umami Black. On a trade-in, Musical Surroundings takes 30% off a new Umami Red for a worn one (or a Clearaudio or DS Audio cartridge of equal or greater value), 20% off for any other Hana, Clearaudio or DS Audio cartridge, and 10% off for another brand worth over $1,000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eKey technologies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoron cantilever, Microline stylus.\u003c\/strong\u003e A precision-cut Microline nude diamond on a boron cantilever.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSamarium-cobalt generator.\u003c\/strong\u003e A samarium-cobalt magnet with a cryogenically treated pure-iron circuit and square Permalloy armature; 6 Ω, 0.4 mV.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDuralumin and ebony body.\u003c\/strong\u003e A CNC-machined A7075 structure with an ebony element finished in gloss urushi lacquer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePEEK terminal plate, gold pins.\u003c\/strong\u003e 24K gold-plated output pins on a PEEK plate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand built in Japan.\u003c\/strong\u003e Built by Excel Sound under Masao Okada.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdetails open style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eLow-output moving coil (MC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eOutput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e0.4 mV at 1 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eInternal impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e6 Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eRecommended load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eGreater than 60 Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTracking force\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e2.0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCompliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e10 × 10⁻⁶ cm\/dyne at 100 Hz (est. 16 × 10⁻⁶ at 10 Hz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrackability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e70 µm at 2 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e10.5 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eStylus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eMicroline nude diamond\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCantilever\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eBoron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eMagnet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eSamarium cobalt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eFrequency response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e10 Hz – 50 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eChannel separation \/ balance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eGreater than 30 dB at 1 kHz \/ 0.5 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eBody\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eDuralumin (A7075) and ebony, gloss urushi lacquer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eAlso available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eHana Umami Blue (Alnico magnet, all-duralumin body)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:13px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hanacartridges.com\/products\/hana-umami-red\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHana Umami Red product page and specifications\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eRebuilds and trade-in\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:14px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHana trade-in and re-tip exchange (Musical Surroundings).\u003c\/strong\u003e Trade in a worn Umami Red and a new one is 30% off ($2,765). Trade in any other Hana, Clearaudio or DS Audio cartridge and it is 20% off ($3,160); any other brand worth over $1,000 earns 10% off ($3,555).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eHana re-tip exchange — Umami Red for a new Umami Red\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$2,765 \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(Hana does not retip; your worn cartridge is exchanged for a new one at 30% off)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Hana Umami Red\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$2,765 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $1,185)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Hana EH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$3,160 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $790)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Hana EL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$3,160 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $790)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Hana EH MK II\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$3,160 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $790)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Hana EL MK II\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$3,160 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $790)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Hana SH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$3,160 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $790)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Hana SL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$3,160 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $790)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Hana SH MK II\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$3,160 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $790)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eOther Hana cartridges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e6 more models qualify; use the trade-in selector on this page or ask us\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 22px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003eThe 30% re-tip exchange is Hana's replacement for retipping: a worn cartridge of the same series (working or not) is exchanged for a new one. Trade-ins of Musical Surroundings brands (Hana, Clearaudio, DS Audio) need an RA number and must arrive within 30 days of the invoice; other brands need an emailed photograph first. For the Umami models the 30% exchange also applies to a Clearaudio or DS Audio cartridge of equal or greater retail value. The Umami Blue and Red take other-brand trades only when the trade is worth more than $1,000 retail. Verified 2026-10-28. Source: Hana dealer price list, January 2026 (Musical Surroundings).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;border-bottom:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eWhere it sits in the range\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"\u003eThe Hana cartridges Pearl Audio stocks, from least to most expensive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-eh-cartridge\"\u003eHana EH\u003c\/a\u003e: entry high-output MC, 2 mV for MM inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-el-cartridge\"\u003eHana EL\u003c\/a\u003e: entry low-output MC, 0.5 mV, elliptical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-sh-cartridge\"\u003eHana SH MK II\u003c\/a\u003e: Shibata high-output MC, 2 mV for MM inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-sl-cartridge\"\u003eHana SL MK II\u003c\/a\u003e: best-selling Shibata low-output MC, 0.4 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-sl-mono-mk-ii\"\u003eHana SL Mono MK II\u003c\/a\u003e: true mono Shibata MC, 0.4 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-mh-cartridge\"\u003eHana MH\u003c\/a\u003e: Microline high-output MC, 2 mV for MM inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-ml-cartridge\"\u003eHana ML\u003c\/a\u003e: Microline low-output MC, 0.4 mV, Umami Blue generator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-umami-blue\"\u003eHana Umami Blue\u003c\/a\u003e: Alnico Umami, boron cantilever, 0.4 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHana Umami Red\u003c\/strong\u003e (this model)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-umami-black\"\u003eHana Umami Black\u003c\/a\u003e: flagship, diamond cantilever, neodymium OKD generator, 0.3 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 22px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stereophile.com\/content\/gramophone-dreams-47-hana-umami-red-musical-surroundings-nova-iii-ampsandsound-bigger-ben\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eStereophile: Gramophone Dreams #47: Hana Umami Red, Musical Surroundings Nova III, Ampsandsound Bigger Ben\u003c\/a\u003e (Herb Reichert, April 2021)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hifiplus.com\/articles\/hana-umami-red-moving-coil-cartridge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHi-Fi+: Hana Umami Red moving coil cartridge\u003c\/a\u003e (Alan Sircom, May 2021)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 18px;background:#f7f6f2;border-left:3px solid #8d1935\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:600\"\u003ePlan your Hana system with Pearl Audio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px\"\u003ePearl Audio is an authorized Hana dealer. Arrange an audition in our Portland showroom, and ask us about trade-in pricing against your current cartridge. Call \u003ca href=\"tel:+15032222599\"\u003e(503) 222-2599\u003c\/a\u003e or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@pearlaudio.com?subject=Hana%20Umami%20Red\"\u003esales@pearlaudio.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hana","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43181659947106,"sku":null,"price":3950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2475\/2780\/files\/hana-umami-red-1.webp?v=1786009323"},{"product_id":"linn-ekstatik-flagship-moving-coil-cartridge","title":"Linn Ekstatik Flagship Moving Coil Cartridge","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pa-d5\" style=\"color:#080808;line-height:1.6;font-size:15px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8d1935;font-weight:600\"\u003eLinn · Klimax\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:18px;line-height:1.45;font-weight:600\"\u003eLinn's flagship moving coil: a micro-ridge stylus on a sapphire cantilever, a 4N copper square armature and a honeycomb-machined 7075 body with DLC coating and aluminum-bronze inserts, designed for the Ekos SE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display:inline-block;margin:0 0 18px;padding:4px 10px;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;border-radius:2px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003eRequires a moving coil phono input; designed for the Ekos SE tonearm. Fitted as standard to the Klimax LP12.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:1px;background:#d8d5ce;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003eSapphire\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003ecantilever, stiffer than boron or aluminum\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e0.45 mV\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eoutput at 3.54 cm\/s\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003eMicro-ridge\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003estylus\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e7 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003ehoneycomb-machined 7075 body\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eEkstatik came out of a long study of materials. Linn tried bodies, inserts, cantilevers, suspensions, windings and leads in turn before settling on this combination. The stylus is a micro-ridge diamond on a sapphire cantilever, stiffer than boron or aluminum, so less energy is lost between stylus and generator. The armature is square and wound with 4N copper. The body is machined from 7075 aluminum with a honeycomb cut that brings its mass to about 7 g, finished in a diamond-like carbon coating that stiffens it further, and fitted with aluminum-bronze inserts that Linn's listening tests showed drained unwanted energy out of the generator into the arm and sub-chassis. Triple-point mounting with flying leads completes it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eLinn designed Ekstatik with the Ekos SE in mind and fits the pair to the Klimax LP12. Herb Reichert, in Stereophile, described \"the not-subtle sonic impact of Linn's new flagship moving coil cartridge\" and a first record that \"jumped into the room with its fantastic, uber-detailed, high-presence energy.\" Chris Kelly in The Ear called the Klimax LP12 with Ekstatik \"the very best turntable that Linn has ever produced,\" and Ed Selley's 2026 review of the current deck called it \"a breathtakingly capable bit of kit.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 20px\"\u003eEkstatik replaced the Kandid at the top of Linn's cartridges, above the Kendo and Krystal. Output is 0.45 mV into 100 Ω and 1 nF, tracking at 2.0 g, so it wants a Urika, Urika II or Uphorik, or the MC input of a Klimax or Selekt DSM. Dealer fitting is strongly recommended; our workshop aligns it on the Ekos SE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eKey technologies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSapphire cantilever.\u003c\/strong\u003e Stiffer than boron or aluminum, with a micro-ridge stylus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHoneycomb 7075 body.\u003c\/strong\u003e Machined to about 7 g and coated in diamond-like carbon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAluminum-bronze inserts.\u003c\/strong\u003e Chosen in listening tests to drain energy from the generator into the arm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSquare armature, 4N copper.\u003c\/strong\u003e Low-output generator at 0.45 mV.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTriple-point mounting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Three mounting points with flying leads and 1.2 mm gold clips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdetails open style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eMoving coil (MC), low output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eOutput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e0.45 mV at 3.54 cm\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eRecommended load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e100 Ω; 1 nF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTracking force\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e2.0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCartridge mass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e7 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eStylus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eMicro-ridge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCantilever\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eSapphire\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eArmature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eSquare, 4N copper wire\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eBody\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eHoneycomb-machined 7075 aluminum, DLC coated, aluminum-bronze inserts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eChannel separation (1 kHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eBetter than 30 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eChannel balance (1 kHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eUnder 1 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eTriple-point; flying leads with 1.2 mm gold clips\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eDesigned for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eEkos SE tonearm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eFitted as standard to\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eKlimax LP12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:13px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.linn.co.uk\/turntables\/components\/ekstatik\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLinn Ekstatik product page and specifications\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eRebuilds and trade-in\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:14px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLinn cartridge part exchange.\u003c\/strong\u003e Linn publishes a part-exchange price for the Ekstatik against your existing Linn cartridge: a worn Ekstatik brings it to $5,995 (instead of $8,335); a Kandid to $6,775, a Kendo to $7,085, a Krystal to $7,710, a Koil to $7,865, an Adikt to $7,865.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Linn Ekstatik\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$5,995 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $2,340)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Linn Kandid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$6,775 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $1,560)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Linn Kendo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$7,085 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $1,250)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Linn Krystal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$7,710 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $625)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Linn Koil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$7,865 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $470)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Linn Adikt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$7,865 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $470)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 22px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003eBefore any trade-in is agreed, Linn checks the serial number of the cartridge being traded (orders@linn.co.uk), so bring or send us the serial number first. Linn publishes no separate rebuild or retip price. Verified 2026-10-28. Source: Linn US price list, 9 April 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;border-bottom:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eWhere it sits in the range\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"\u003eLinn's cartridges in order of price; the Kendo, fitted to the Selekt LP12, is available to order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/linn-adikt-cartridge\"\u003eLinn Adikt\u003c\/a\u003e: moving magnet, 6.5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/linn-koil-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eLinn Koil\u003c\/a\u003e: entry moving coil, 0.4 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/linn-lp12-krystal-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eLinn Krystal\u003c\/a\u003e: nude moving coil, 0.5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLinn Ekstatik\u003c\/strong\u003e (this model)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0\"\u003eIncluded in the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/linn-klimax-lp12\"\u003eKlimax LP12\u003c\/a\u003e on the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/linn-lp12-ekos-se-tonearm\"\u003eEkos SE\u003c\/a\u003e. Phono stages: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/linn-lp12-urika-phono-stage-exakt-link-out\"\u003eUrika II\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/linn-lp12-urika-phono-stage-analog-out\"\u003eUrika\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 22px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stereophile.com\/content\/linn-klimax-lp12-record-playing-system\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eStereophile: Linn Klimax LP12 Record-Playing System\u003c\/a\u003e (Herb Reichert, June 2022)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/the-ear.net\/review-hardware\/linn-klimax-lp12-turntable-arm-cartridge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eThe Ear: Linn Klimax LP12 turntable, arm and cartridge\u003c\/a\u003e (Chris Kelly, January 2022)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/the-ear.net\/review-hardware\/linn-klimax-lp12-breathtaking-vinyl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eThe Ear: Linn Klimax LP12, the gospel of incremental gains\u003c\/a\u003e (Ed Selley, July 2026)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:-14px 0 22px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003eAll three reviews cover the Klimax LP12 with Ekstatik fitted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 18px;background:#f7f6f2;border-left:3px solid #8d1935\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:600\"\u003ePlan your Linn system with Pearl Audio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px\"\u003ePearl Audio is an authorized Linn dealer. Our technicians fit and align tonearms and cartridges on the LP12 in our Portland workshop; ask us to match an arm and cartridge to your deck and phono stage. Call \u003ca href=\"tel:+15032222599\"\u003e(503) 222-2599\u003c\/a\u003e or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@pearlaudio.com?subject=Linn%20Ekstatik%20Moving%20Coil%20Cartridge\"\u003esales@pearlaudio.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Linn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43181661945954,"sku":null,"price":8335.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2475\/2780\/files\/linn-ekstatik-moving-coil-cartridge-primary-square.jpg?v=1787122681"},{"product_id":"benz-micro-gullwing-slr-moving-coil-phono-cartridge","title":"Gullwing SLR Moving Coil Cartridge","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pa-d5\" style=\"color:#080808;line-height:1.6;font-size:15px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8d1935;font-weight:600\"\u003eBenz Micro · Gullwing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:18px;line-height:1.45;font-weight:600\"\u003eAn open-body version of Benz Micro's flagship LP-S, with airy detail and the brand's warm tonal balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display:inline-block;margin:0 0 18px;padding:4px 10px;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;border-radius:2px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003eLow-output (0.34 mV) version of the Gullwing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:1px;background:#d8d5ce;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e0.34 mV\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eoutput\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003eBoron\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003ecantilever, line-contact diamond\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e1.8–2.0 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003etracking force\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e12.2 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eweight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eThe SLR Gullwing is a stripped-down take on the LP-S. It shares many of the flagship's internal parts, including the square ruby-plate generator, but drops the ebony housing for an open, free-floating brass body. Winding the coils on light, non-magnetic ruby rather than iron keeps moving mass low. Leaving off the housing removes a source of stored resonance and lets the generator breathe. A 0.28 mm solid boron cantilever carries a mirror-polished nude line-contact diamond. It is hand-built in Switzerland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eCompared with the LP-S, the Gullwing trades a little of the ebony body's warmth and weight for more air and transparency, while keeping the Benz family sound. Audiophile Audition heard better focus and depth, more natural instrument tone and less record noise than from a lesser Benz, and recommended it highly. At 12.2 g it is heavier than most cartridges, but Benz rates it for low- to medium-mass tonearms. At 0.34 mV it needs an MC phono stage with plenty of gain (about 60 dB or more) or a step-up transformer. If your phono stage has less gain, the Gullwing SHR (0.7 mV) offers the same design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 20px\"\u003eThe Gullwing sits between the Ref-S and the Ruby Z, and it is the open-body way into the ruby-plate generator. Sierra Sound's trade-in program takes 10% off for any working cartridge, 20% for a Benz ACE, Glider, Wood or Ruby, and 30% for a worn Gullwing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eKey technologies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRuby-plate generator.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same ruby-plate generator as the flagship LP-S.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen brass body.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 12.2 g open brass frame instead of the LP-S's ebony: nothing surrounds the generator, so the Gullwing sounds a touch airier and more open than its closed-body relative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid boron cantilever.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 0.28 mm boron rod with a mirror-polished nude line-contact diamond (3 × 60 µm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo outputs.\u003c\/strong\u003e Gullwing SLR (0.34 mV) and SHR (0.7 mV) share everything except the coil winding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDynamic compliance 15 µm\/mN.\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium compliance; 1.8–2.0 g tracking force; medium-mass tonearms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdetails open style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eLow-output moving coil (MC), open body, ruby-plate generator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eOutput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e0.34 mV (3.54 cm\/s)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eInternal impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e40 Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eRecommended load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e500–47,000 Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTracking force\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e1.8–2.2 g (1.8–2.0 g optimum)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eDynamic compliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e15 µm\/mN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTracking ability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e80 µm at 315 Hz, 2 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e12.2 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eStylus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eNude line-contact diamond, mirror polished (3 × 60 µm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCantilever\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eSolid boron rod, 0.28 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eBody\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eOpen, free-floating brass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eFrequency response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e10 Hz – 50 kHz ±1 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eChannel separation \/ balance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\u0026gt;35 dB at 1 kHz \/ \u0026lt;0.5 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eRecommended tonearm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eLow to medium mass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eAlso available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eGullwing SHR (0.7 mV)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:13px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sierrasound.net\/benz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBenz Micro range at Sierra Sound (US distributor)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eRebuilds and trade-in\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:14px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenz Micro trade-in (Sierra Sound).\u003c\/strong\u003e Sierra Sound, Benz Micro's US distributor, takes a trade-in on every new Benz: 10% off with any working cartridge of any brand; 20% off with any ACE, Glider, Wood or Ruby; 30% off with a Gullwing. One trade per cartridge purchase; the trade-in must be a working cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Gullwing SLR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$2,940 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $1,260)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Gullwing SHR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$2,940 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $1,260)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Ruby ZL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$3,360 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $840)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Ruby ZH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$3,360 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $840)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Ruby Z \/ Ruby 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$3,360 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $840)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Ref-S Wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$3,360 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $840)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Zebra Wood L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$3,360 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $840)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Zebra Wood M\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$3,360 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $840)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eOther Benz Micro cartridges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e11 more models qualify; use the trade-in selector on this page or ask us\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 22px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003eBenz Micro does not retip customer cartridges; trade-ins go back to Switzerland for factory refurbishment, and Sierra Sound sometimes has factory-refurbished units to exchange against a worn cartridge for about the cost of a repair (availability varies). The 10% tier also applies to working cartridges of other brands. Verified 2026-10-28. Source: Benz Micro official US dealer price list, August 2026 (Sierra Sound) and sierrasound.net.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;border-bottom:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eWhere it sits in the range\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"\u003eThe Benz Micro cartridges Pearl Audio stocks, from least to most expensive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-micro-glider-sh\"\u003eBenz Micro Glider SH\u003c\/a\u003e: open-body iron-cross classic, 2.5 mV for MM inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-micro-glider-sl\"\u003eBenz Micro Glider SL\u003c\/a\u003e: open-body iron-cross classic, 0.4 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-micro-glider-sm\"\u003eBenz Micro Glider SM\u003c\/a\u003e: open-body iron-cross classic, 0.8 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-zebra-wood-h-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Zebra Wood H\u003c\/a\u003e: iron-cross generator in zebra wood, 2.5 mV for MM inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-zebra-wood-l-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Zebra Wood L\u003c\/a\u003e: iron-cross generator in zebra wood, 0.4 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-zebra-wood-m-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Zebra Wood M\u003c\/a\u003e: iron-cross generator in zebra wood, 0.8 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-micro-reference-s-copper-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Ref-S Wood\u003c\/a\u003e: low-impedance myrtle wood model, 0.26 mV, 3.5 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-micro-gullwing-shr-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Gullwing SHR\u003c\/a\u003e: open brass body, ruby-plate generator, 0.7 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBenz Micro Gullwing SLR\u003c\/strong\u003e (this model)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ruby-zl-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Ruby ZL\u003c\/a\u003e: ruby-plate generator in zebra wood, 0.34 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-micro-ruby-zh-phono-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Ruby ZH\u003c\/a\u003e: ruby-plate generator in zebra wood, 0.7 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-lp-s\"\u003eBenz Micro LP-S\u003c\/a\u003e: flagship, ebony body, ruby-plate generator, 0.34 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 22px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audaud.com\/?p=15808\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAudiophile Audition: Benz Micro Gullwing SLR Moving Coil Phono Cartridge\u003c\/a\u003e (Brian Bloom, May 2010)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 18px;background:#f7f6f2;border-left:3px solid #8d1935\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:600\"\u003ePlan your Benz Micro system with Pearl Audio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px\"\u003ePearl Audio is an authorized Benz Micro dealer. Arrange an audition in our Portland showroom, and bring your current cartridge into the trade-in conversation. Call \u003ca href=\"tel:+15032222599\"\u003e(503) 222-2599\u003c\/a\u003e or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@pearlaudio.com?subject=Benz%20Micro%20Gullwing%20SLR\"\u003esales@pearlaudio.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Benz Micro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43188935327842,"sku":null,"price":4200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2475\/2780\/files\/benz-micro-gullwing-slr-moving-coil-phono-cartridge-1.jpg?v=1786186556"},{"product_id":"benz-micro-gullwing-shr-moving-coil-cartridge","title":"Gullwing SHR Moving Coil Cartridge","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pa-d5\" style=\"color:#080808;line-height:1.6;font-size:15px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8d1935;font-weight:600\"\u003eBenz Micro · Gullwing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:18px;line-height:1.45;font-weight:600\"\u003eThe medium-output Gullwing: Benz Micro's open-body take on the LP-S, built for phono stages with moderate gain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display:inline-block;margin:0 0 18px;padding:4px 10px;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;border-radius:2px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003eMedium-output (0.7 mV) version of the Gullwing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:1px;background:#d8d5ce;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e0.7 mV\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eoutput\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003eBoron\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003ecantilever, line-contact diamond\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e1.8–2.0 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003etracking force\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e12.2 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eweight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eThe SHR is the higher-output version of the Gullwing, a stripped-down take on Benz Micro's flagship LP-S. It shares many of the flagship's internal parts, including the square ruby-plate generator, but drops the ebony housing for an open brass body. Winding the coils on light, non-magnetic ruby rather than iron keeps moving mass low. Leaving off the housing removes a source of stored resonance. A 0.28 mm solid boron cantilever carries a mirror-polished nude line-contact diamond. The SHR is wound for 0.7 mV, about twice the output of the SLR.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eReviews of the Gullwing describe airy detail and transparency with the warm Benz tonal balance intact, plus good focus, depth and natural instrument tone. The SHR's extra output is the reason to choose it. Benz Micro North America recommends it for tube phono stages in the 50–60 dB gain range, where the low-output SLR would be short on gain. At 12.2 g it is heavier than most cartridges, so check that your tonearm's counterweight can balance it. It is a good choice if you want the Gullwing sound without adding a step-up transformer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 20px\"\u003eThe Gullwing SHR is the Gullwing for phono stages with moderate gain, and it sits between the Ref-S and the Ruby Z in the range. Sierra Sound's trade-in program takes 10% off for any working cartridge, 20% for a Benz ACE, Glider, Wood or Ruby, and 30% for a worn Gullwing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eKey technologies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRuby-plate generator.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same ruby-plate generator as the flagship LP-S.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen brass body.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 12.2 g open brass frame instead of the LP-S's ebony: nothing surrounds the generator, so the Gullwing sounds a touch airier and more open than its closed-body relative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid boron cantilever.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 0.28 mm boron rod with a mirror-polished nude line-contact diamond (3 × 60 µm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo outputs.\u003c\/strong\u003e Gullwing SLR (0.34 mV) and SHR (0.7 mV) share everything except the coil winding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDynamic compliance 15 µm\/mN.\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium compliance; 1.8–2.0 g tracking force; medium-mass tonearms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdetails open style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eMedium-output moving coil (MC), open body, ruby-plate generator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eOutput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e0.7 mV (3.54 cm\/s)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eRecommended load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e400 Ω or higher\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eRecommended phono gain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e50–60 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTracking force\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e1.8–2.0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e12.2 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eStylus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eNude line-contact diamond, mirror polished\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCantilever\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eSolid boron rod, 0.28 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eBody\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eOpen brass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eAlso available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eGullwing SLR (0.34 mV)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:13px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sierrasound.net\/benz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBenz Micro range at Sierra Sound (US distributor)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eRebuilds and trade-in\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:14px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenz Micro trade-in (Sierra Sound).\u003c\/strong\u003e Sierra Sound, Benz Micro's US distributor, takes a trade-in on every new Benz: 10% off with any working cartridge of any brand; 20% off with any ACE, Glider, Wood or Ruby; 30% off with a Gullwing. One trade per cartridge purchase; the trade-in must be a working cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Gullwing SLR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$2,940 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $1,260)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Gullwing SHR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$2,940 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $1,260)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Ruby ZL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$3,360 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $840)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Ruby ZH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$3,360 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $840)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Ruby Z \/ Ruby 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$3,360 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $840)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Ref-S Wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$3,360 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $840)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Zebra Wood L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$3,360 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $840)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Zebra Wood M\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$3,360 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $840)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eOther Benz Micro cartridges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e11 more models qualify; use the trade-in selector on this page or ask us\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 22px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003eBenz Micro does not retip customer cartridges; trade-ins go back to Switzerland for factory refurbishment, and Sierra Sound sometimes has factory-refurbished units to exchange against a worn cartridge for about the cost of a repair (availability varies). The 10% tier also applies to working cartridges of other brands. Verified 2026-10-28. Source: Benz Micro official US dealer price list, August 2026 (Sierra Sound) and sierrasound.net.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;border-bottom:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eWhere it sits in the range\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"\u003eThe Benz Micro cartridges Pearl Audio stocks, from least to most expensive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-micro-glider-sh\"\u003eBenz Micro Glider SH\u003c\/a\u003e: open-body iron-cross classic, 2.5 mV for MM inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-micro-glider-sl\"\u003eBenz Micro Glider SL\u003c\/a\u003e: open-body iron-cross classic, 0.4 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-micro-glider-sm\"\u003eBenz Micro Glider SM\u003c\/a\u003e: open-body iron-cross classic, 0.8 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-zebra-wood-h-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Zebra Wood H\u003c\/a\u003e: iron-cross generator in zebra wood, 2.5 mV for MM inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-zebra-wood-l-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Zebra Wood L\u003c\/a\u003e: iron-cross generator in zebra wood, 0.4 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-zebra-wood-m-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Zebra Wood M\u003c\/a\u003e: iron-cross generator in zebra wood, 0.8 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-micro-reference-s-copper-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Ref-S Wood\u003c\/a\u003e: low-impedance myrtle wood model, 0.26 mV, 3.5 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBenz Micro Gullwing SHR\u003c\/strong\u003e (this model)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-micro-gullwing-slr-moving-coil-phono-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Gullwing SLR\u003c\/a\u003e: open brass body, ruby-plate generator, 0.34 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ruby-zl-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Ruby ZL\u003c\/a\u003e: ruby-plate generator in zebra wood, 0.34 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-micro-ruby-zh-phono-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Ruby ZH\u003c\/a\u003e: ruby-plate generator in zebra wood, 0.7 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-lp-s\"\u003eBenz Micro LP-S\u003c\/a\u003e: flagship, ebony body, ruby-plate generator, 0.34 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 22px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audaud.com\/?p=15808\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAudiophile Audition: Benz Micro Gullwing SLR Moving Coil Phono Cartridge\u003c\/a\u003e (Brian Bloom, May 2010; covers the low-output sibling)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 18px;background:#f7f6f2;border-left:3px solid #8d1935\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:600\"\u003ePlan your Benz Micro system with Pearl Audio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px\"\u003ePearl Audio is an authorized Benz Micro dealer. Arrange an audition in our Portland showroom, and bring your current cartridge into the trade-in conversation. Call \u003ca href=\"tel:+15032222599\"\u003e(503) 222-2599\u003c\/a\u003e or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@pearlaudio.com?subject=Benz%20Micro%20Gullwing%20SHR\"\u003esales@pearlaudio.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Benz Micro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43188935589986,"sku":null,"price":4200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2475\/2780\/files\/benz-micro-gullwing-shr-moving-coil-cartridge-1.jpg?v=1786186572"},{"product_id":"benz-micro-glider-sh","title":"Glider SH Moving Coil Cartridge","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pa-d5\" style=\"color:#080808;line-height:1.6;font-size:15px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8d1935;font-weight:600\"\u003eBenz Micro · Glider\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:18px;line-height:1.45;font-weight:600\"\u003eA hand-built Swiss moving coil that plays straight into a moving-magnet input, with the Glider's warm, honest voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display:inline-block;margin:0 0 18px;padding:4px 10px;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;border-radius:2px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003eHigh-output (2.5 mV) version; works with a moving-magnet input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:1px;background:#d8d5ce;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e2.5 mV\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eoutput, MM-input compatible\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003eBoron\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003ecantilever, line-contact diamond\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e1.7–2.0 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003etracking force\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e6.8 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eweight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eThe Glider SH is the high-output version of Benz Micro's long-running Glider S. It is one of the brand's classic open-body designs and is still made in limited numbers in Switzerland. Benz leaves off the housing and mounts its iron-cross generator directly in a slim aluminum chassis. That keeps moving mass and stored resonance to a minimum. A 0.28 mm solid boron cantilever carries a mirror-polished nude line-contact diamond. This is the kind of hardware usually found on cartridges costing far more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eReviewers describe the Glider as honest. It adds a touch of warmth in the lower midrange and bass and keeps the treble airy, never dry or etched, with a surprising amount of low-level detail. At 2.5 mV, the SH runs into a standard MM phono input at 47 kΩ, so you don't need an MC stage or step-up transformer. That makes it an easy upgrade for an integrated amplifier or phono stage with only an MM input. It works best in a medium-mass tonearm. If your phono stage has MC gain, the Glider SL (0.4 mV) and Glider SM (0.8 mV) offer the same design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 20px\"\u003eThe Glider SH is the least expensive way into a Benz moving coil for a system with only a moving-magnet input; the Zebra Wood H does the same with a wooden body. Sierra Sound's trade-in program takes 10% off a Glider for any working cartridge and 20% for a Benz ACE, Glider or higher model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eKey technologies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-body design.\u003c\/strong\u003e The generator sits in a slim aluminum chassis with no housing around it, so there is less stored resonance and less moving mass to damp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIron-cross generator.\u003c\/strong\u003e Benz Micro's classic cross-shaped iron armature, wound by hand in Switzerland.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid boron cantilever.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 0.28 mm boron rod carries a mirror-polished nude line-contact diamond, hardware normally seen on dearer cartridges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree outputs, one design.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same Glider is wound for 0.4 mV (SL), 0.8 mV (SM) or 2.5 mV (SH), so you choose by phono stage rather than by sound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDynamic compliance 15 µm\/mN.\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium compliance and 6.8 g suit most medium-mass tonearms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdetails open style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eHigh-output moving coil (MC), open body, MM-input compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eOutput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e2.5 mV (3.54 cm\/s)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eInternal impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e95 Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eRecommended load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e47,000 Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTracking force\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e1.7–2.0 g (1.7–1.8 g optimum)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eDynamic compliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e15 µm\/mN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTracking ability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e80 µm at 315 Hz, 2 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e6.8 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eStylus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eNude line-contact diamond, mirror polished (3 × 60 µm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCantilever\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eSolid boron rod, 0.28 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eFrequency response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e20 Hz – 20 kHz ±1 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eChannel separation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\u0026gt;35 dB at 1 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eRecommended tonearm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eMedium mass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eBreak-in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eAbout 40 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eAlso available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eGlider SL (0.4 mV) and Glider SM (0.8 mV)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:13px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sierrasound.net\/benz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBenz Micro range at Sierra Sound (US distributor)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eRebuilds and trade-in\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:14px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenz Micro trade-in (Sierra Sound).\u003c\/strong\u003e Sierra Sound, Benz Micro's US distributor, takes a trade-in on every new Benz: 10% off with any working cartridge of any brand; 20% off with a Benz ACE, Glider or higher; no 30% tier is listed for the Glider. One trade per cartridge purchase; the trade-in must be a working cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro LP-S\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$1,680 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $420)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro LP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$1,680 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $420)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Ruby ZL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$1,680 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $420)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Ruby ZH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$1,680 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $420)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Ruby Z \/ Ruby 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$1,680 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $420)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Gullwing SLR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$1,680 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $420)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Gullwing SHR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$1,680 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $420)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Ref-S Wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$1,680 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $420)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eOther Benz Micro cartridges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e11 more models qualify; use the trade-in selector on this page or ask us\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 22px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003eBenz Micro does not retip customer cartridges; trade-ins go back to Switzerland for factory refurbishment, and Sierra Sound sometimes has factory-refurbished units to exchange against a worn cartridge for about the cost of a repair (availability varies). The 10% tier also applies to working cartridges of other brands. Verified 2026-10-28. Source: Benz Micro official US dealer price list, August 2026 (Sierra Sound) and sierrasound.net.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;border-bottom:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eWhere it sits in the range\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"\u003eThe Benz Micro cartridges Pearl Audio stocks, from least to most expensive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBenz Micro Glider SH\u003c\/strong\u003e (this model)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-micro-glider-sl\"\u003eBenz Micro Glider SL\u003c\/a\u003e: open-body iron-cross classic, 0.4 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-micro-glider-sm\"\u003eBenz Micro Glider SM\u003c\/a\u003e: open-body iron-cross classic, 0.8 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-zebra-wood-h-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Zebra Wood H\u003c\/a\u003e: iron-cross generator in zebra wood, 2.5 mV for MM inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-zebra-wood-l-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Zebra Wood L\u003c\/a\u003e: iron-cross generator in zebra wood, 0.4 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-zebra-wood-m-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Zebra Wood M\u003c\/a\u003e: iron-cross generator in zebra wood, 0.8 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-micro-reference-s-copper-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Ref-S Wood\u003c\/a\u003e: low-impedance myrtle wood model, 0.26 mV, 3.5 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-micro-gullwing-shr-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Gullwing SHR\u003c\/a\u003e: open brass body, ruby-plate generator, 0.7 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-micro-gullwing-slr-moving-coil-phono-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Gullwing SLR\u003c\/a\u003e: open brass body, ruby-plate generator, 0.34 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ruby-zl-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Ruby ZL\u003c\/a\u003e: ruby-plate generator in zebra wood, 0.34 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-micro-ruby-zh-phono-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Ruby ZH\u003c\/a\u003e: ruby-plate generator in zebra wood, 0.7 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-lp-s\"\u003eBenz Micro LP-S\u003c\/a\u003e: flagship, ebony body, ruby-plate generator, 0.34 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 22px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theabsolutesound.com\/?p=29513\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eThe Absolute Sound: Benz Micro Glider SM\u003c\/a\u003e (Neil Gader, 2009; covers the medium-output sibling)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hifizine.com\/2011\/03\/benz-micro-glider-sl-cartridge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHifizine: Benz Micro Glider SL Cartridge\u003c\/a\u003e (Peter D'Amario, March 2011; covers the low-output sibling)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 18px;background:#f7f6f2;border-left:3px solid #8d1935\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:600\"\u003ePlan your Benz Micro system with Pearl Audio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px\"\u003ePearl Audio is an authorized Benz Micro dealer. Arrange an audition in our Portland showroom, and bring your current cartridge into the trade-in conversation. Call \u003ca href=\"tel:+15032222599\"\u003e(503) 222-2599\u003c\/a\u003e or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@pearlaudio.com?subject=Benz%20Micro%20Glider%20SH\"\u003esales@pearlaudio.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Benz Micro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43188936999010,"sku":null,"price":2100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2475\/2780\/files\/benz-micro-glider-sh-1.jpg?v=1786186640"},{"product_id":"benz-micro-glider-sm","title":"Glider SM Moving Coil Cartridge","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pa-d5\" style=\"color:#080808;line-height:1.6;font-size:15px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8d1935;font-weight:600\"\u003eBenz Micro · Glider\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:18px;line-height:1.45;font-weight:600\"\u003eThe medium-output Glider: a classic Swiss open-body moving coil with a warm, honest voice, built for phono stages with moderate gain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display:inline-block;margin:0 0 18px;padding:4px 10px;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;border-radius:2px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003eMedium-output (0.8 mV) version of the Glider.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:1px;background:#d8d5ce;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e0.8 mV\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eoutput\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003eBoron\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003ecantilever, line-contact diamond\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e1.7–2.0 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003etracking force\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e6.8 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eweight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eThe Glider SM is the medium-output version of Benz Micro's long-running Glider S. It is one of the brand's classic open-body designs and is still made in limited numbers in Switzerland. Benz leaves off the housing and mounts its iron-cross generator directly in a slim aluminum chassis. That keeps moving mass and stored resonance to a minimum. A 0.28 mm solid boron cantilever carries a mirror-polished nude line-contact diamond. This is the kind of hardware usually found on cartridges costing far more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eReviewers describe the Glider as honest. It adds a touch of warmth in the lower midrange and bass and keeps the treble airy, never dry or etched, with a surprising amount of low-level detail. At 0.8 mV, the SM is a good match for MC phono stages and tube stages with moderate gain, roughly 45–58 dB, where the low-output SL would be short on gain. Load it at 1,000 Ω or higher. It works best in a medium-mass tonearm. If you need even more output, the Glider SH (2.5 mV) runs into a standard MM input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 20px\"\u003eThe Glider SM is the Glider for phono stages with 55–60 dB of gain, and the Zebra Wood M above it adds a wooden body to the same generator. Sierra Sound's trade-in program takes 10% off a Glider for any working cartridge and 20% for a Benz ACE, Glider or higher model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eKey technologies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-body design.\u003c\/strong\u003e The generator sits in a slim aluminum chassis with no housing around it, so there is less stored resonance and less moving mass to damp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIron-cross generator.\u003c\/strong\u003e Benz Micro's classic cross-shaped iron armature, wound by hand in Switzerland.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid boron cantilever.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 0.28 mm boron rod carries a mirror-polished nude line-contact diamond, hardware normally seen on dearer cartridges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree outputs, one design.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same Glider is wound for 0.4 mV (SL), 0.8 mV (SM) or 2.5 mV (SH), so you choose by phono stage rather than by sound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDynamic compliance 15 µm\/mN.\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium compliance and 6.8 g suit most medium-mass tonearms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdetails open style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eMedium-output moving coil (MC), open body\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eOutput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e0.8 mV (3.54 cm\/s)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eInternal impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e24 Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eRecommended load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e1,000–47,000 Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTracking force\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e1.7–2.0 g (1.7–1.8 g optimum)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eDynamic compliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e15 µm\/mN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTracking ability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e80 µm at 315 Hz, 2 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e6.8 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eStylus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eNude line-contact diamond, mirror polished (3 × 60 µm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCantilever\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eSolid boron rod, 0.28 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eFrequency response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e20 Hz – 20 kHz ±1 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eChannel separation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\u0026gt;35 dB at 1 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eRecommended tonearm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eMedium mass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eBreak-in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eAbout 40 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eAlso available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eGlider SL (0.4 mV) and Glider SH (2.5 mV)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:13px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sierrasound.net\/benz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBenz Micro range at Sierra Sound (US distributor)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eRebuilds and trade-in\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:14px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenz Micro trade-in (Sierra Sound).\u003c\/strong\u003e Sierra Sound, Benz Micro's US distributor, takes a trade-in on every new Benz: 10% off with any working cartridge of any brand; 20% off with a Benz ACE, Glider or higher; no 30% tier is listed for the Glider. One trade per cartridge purchase; the trade-in must be a working cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro LP-S\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$1,680 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $420)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro LP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$1,680 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $420)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Ruby ZL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$1,680 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $420)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Ruby ZH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$1,680 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $420)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Ruby Z \/ Ruby 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$1,680 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $420)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Gullwing SLR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$1,680 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $420)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Gullwing SHR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$1,680 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $420)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Ref-S Wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$1,680 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $420)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eOther Benz Micro cartridges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e11 more models qualify; use the trade-in selector on this page or ask us\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 22px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003eBenz Micro does not retip customer cartridges; trade-ins go back to Switzerland for factory refurbishment, and Sierra Sound sometimes has factory-refurbished units to exchange against a worn cartridge for about the cost of a repair (availability varies). The 10% tier also applies to working cartridges of other brands. Verified 2026-10-28. Source: Benz Micro official US dealer price list, August 2026 (Sierra Sound) and sierrasound.net.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;border-bottom:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eWhere it sits in the range\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"\u003eThe Benz Micro cartridges Pearl Audio stocks, from least to most expensive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-micro-glider-sh\"\u003eBenz Micro Glider SH\u003c\/a\u003e: open-body iron-cross classic, 2.5 mV for MM inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-micro-glider-sl\"\u003eBenz Micro Glider SL\u003c\/a\u003e: open-body iron-cross classic, 0.4 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBenz Micro Glider SM\u003c\/strong\u003e (this model)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-zebra-wood-h-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Zebra Wood H\u003c\/a\u003e: iron-cross generator in zebra wood, 2.5 mV for MM inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-zebra-wood-l-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Zebra Wood L\u003c\/a\u003e: iron-cross generator in zebra wood, 0.4 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-zebra-wood-m-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Zebra Wood M\u003c\/a\u003e: iron-cross generator in zebra wood, 0.8 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-micro-reference-s-copper-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Ref-S Wood\u003c\/a\u003e: low-impedance myrtle wood model, 0.26 mV, 3.5 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-micro-gullwing-shr-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Gullwing SHR\u003c\/a\u003e: open brass body, ruby-plate generator, 0.7 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-micro-gullwing-slr-moving-coil-phono-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Gullwing SLR\u003c\/a\u003e: open brass body, ruby-plate generator, 0.34 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ruby-zl-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Ruby ZL\u003c\/a\u003e: ruby-plate generator in zebra wood, 0.34 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-micro-ruby-zh-phono-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Ruby ZH\u003c\/a\u003e: ruby-plate generator in zebra wood, 0.7 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-lp-s\"\u003eBenz Micro LP-S\u003c\/a\u003e: flagship, ebony body, ruby-plate generator, 0.34 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 22px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theabsolutesound.com\/?p=29513\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eThe Absolute Sound: Benz Micro Glider SM\u003c\/a\u003e (Neil Gader, 2009)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hifizine.com\/2011\/03\/benz-micro-glider-sl-cartridge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHifizine: Benz Micro Glider SL Cartridge\u003c\/a\u003e (Peter D'Amario, March 2011; covers the low-output sibling)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 18px;background:#f7f6f2;border-left:3px solid #8d1935\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:600\"\u003ePlan your Benz Micro system with Pearl Audio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px\"\u003ePearl Audio is an authorized Benz Micro dealer. Arrange an audition in our Portland showroom, and bring your current cartridge into the trade-in conversation. Call \u003ca href=\"tel:+15032222599\"\u003e(503) 222-2599\u003c\/a\u003e or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@pearlaudio.com?subject=Benz%20Micro%20Glider%20SM\"\u003esales@pearlaudio.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Benz Micro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43188937687138,"sku":null,"price":2100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2475\/2780\/files\/benz-micro-glider-sm-1.jpg?v=1786186697"},{"product_id":"benz-micro-glider-sl","title":"Glider SL Moving Coil Cartridge","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pa-d5\" style=\"color:#080808;line-height:1.6;font-size:15px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8d1935;font-weight:600\"\u003eBenz Micro · Glider\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:18px;line-height:1.45;font-weight:600\"\u003eA classic Swiss open-body moving coil with a warm, honest voice and a solid boron cantilever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display:inline-block;margin:0 0 18px;padding:4px 10px;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;border-radius:2px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003eLow-output (0.4 mV) version of the Glider.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:1px;background:#d8d5ce;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e0.4 mV\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eoutput\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003eBoron\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003ecantilever, line-contact diamond\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e1.7–2.0 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003etracking force\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e6.8 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eweight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eThe Glider SL is the low-output version of Benz Micro's long-running Glider S. It is one of the brand's classic open-body designs and is still made in limited numbers in Switzerland. Benz leaves off the housing and mounts its iron-cross generator directly in a slim aluminum chassis. That keeps moving mass and stored resonance to a minimum. A 0.28 mm solid boron cantilever carries a mirror-polished nude line-contact diamond. This is the kind of hardware usually found on cartridges costing far more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eReviewers keep coming back to the same word for it: honest. The Glider adds a touch of warmth in the lower midrange and bass and keeps the treble airy, never dry or etched. It also brings out a surprising amount of low-level detail and texture. It works best in a medium-mass tonearm, and it needs an MC phono stage with plenty of gain (about 60–65 dB) or a step-up transformer. If your phono stage gain is more modest, the Glider SM (0.8 mV) and Glider SH (2.5 mV, MM-input compatible) offer the same design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 20px\"\u003eThe Glider is the entry to the Benz range Pearl Audio stocks, and the Zebra Wood above it adds a wooden body to the same generator. Sierra Sound's trade-in program takes 10% off a Glider for any working cartridge and 20% for a Benz ACE, Glider or higher model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eKey technologies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-body design.\u003c\/strong\u003e The generator sits in a slim aluminum chassis with no housing around it, so there is less stored resonance and less moving mass to damp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIron-cross generator.\u003c\/strong\u003e Benz Micro's classic cross-shaped iron armature, wound by hand in Switzerland.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid boron cantilever.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 0.28 mm boron rod carries a mirror-polished nude line-contact diamond, hardware normally seen on dearer cartridges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree outputs, one design.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same Glider is wound for 0.4 mV (SL), 0.8 mV (SM) or 2.5 mV (SH), so you choose by phono stage rather than by sound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDynamic compliance 15 µm\/mN.\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium compliance and 6.8 g suit most medium-mass tonearms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdetails open style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eLow-output moving coil (MC), open body\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eOutput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e0.4 mV (3.54 cm\/s)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eInternal impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e12 Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eRecommended load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e100 Ω or higher (100–47,000 Ω)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTracking force\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e1.7–2.0 g (1.7–1.8 g optimum)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eDynamic compliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e15 µm\/mN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTracking ability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e80 µm at 315 Hz, 2 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e6.8 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eStylus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eNude line-contact diamond, mirror polished\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCantilever\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eSolid boron rod, 0.28 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eFrequency response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e20 Hz – 20 kHz ±1 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eChannel separation \/ balance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\u0026gt;35 dB at 1 kHz \/ \u0026lt;0.5 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eRecommended tonearm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eMedium mass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eBreak-in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eAbout 40 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:13px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sierrasound.net\/benz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBenz Micro range at Sierra Sound (US distributor)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eRebuilds and trade-in\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:14px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenz Micro trade-in (Sierra Sound).\u003c\/strong\u003e Sierra Sound, Benz Micro's US distributor, takes a trade-in on every new Benz: 10% off with any working cartridge of any brand; 20% off with a Benz ACE, Glider or higher; no 30% tier is listed for the Glider. One trade per cartridge purchase; the trade-in must be a working cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro LP-S\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$1,680 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $420)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro LP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$1,680 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $420)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Ruby ZL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$1,680 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $420)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Ruby ZH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$1,680 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $420)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Ruby Z \/ Ruby 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$1,680 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $420)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Gullwing SLR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$1,680 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $420)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Gullwing SHR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$1,680 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $420)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Ref-S Wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$1,680 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $420)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eOther Benz Micro cartridges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e11 more models qualify; use the trade-in selector on this page or ask us\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 22px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003eBenz Micro does not retip customer cartridges; trade-ins go back to Switzerland for factory refurbishment, and Sierra Sound sometimes has factory-refurbished units to exchange against a worn cartridge for about the cost of a repair (availability varies). The 10% tier also applies to working cartridges of other brands. Verified 2026-10-28. Source: Benz Micro official US dealer price list, August 2026 (Sierra Sound) and sierrasound.net.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;border-bottom:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eWhere it sits in the range\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"\u003eThe Benz Micro cartridges Pearl Audio stocks, from least to most expensive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-micro-glider-sh\"\u003eBenz Micro Glider SH\u003c\/a\u003e: open-body iron-cross classic, 2.5 mV for MM inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBenz Micro Glider SL\u003c\/strong\u003e (this model)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-micro-glider-sm\"\u003eBenz Micro Glider SM\u003c\/a\u003e: open-body iron-cross classic, 0.8 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-zebra-wood-h-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Zebra Wood H\u003c\/a\u003e: iron-cross generator in zebra wood, 2.5 mV for MM inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-zebra-wood-l-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Zebra Wood L\u003c\/a\u003e: iron-cross generator in zebra wood, 0.4 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-zebra-wood-m-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Zebra Wood M\u003c\/a\u003e: iron-cross generator in zebra wood, 0.8 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-micro-reference-s-copper-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Ref-S Wood\u003c\/a\u003e: low-impedance myrtle wood model, 0.26 mV, 3.5 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-micro-gullwing-shr-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Gullwing SHR\u003c\/a\u003e: open brass body, ruby-plate generator, 0.7 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-micro-gullwing-slr-moving-coil-phono-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Gullwing SLR\u003c\/a\u003e: open brass body, ruby-plate generator, 0.34 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ruby-zl-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Ruby ZL\u003c\/a\u003e: ruby-plate generator in zebra wood, 0.34 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-micro-ruby-zh-phono-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Ruby ZH\u003c\/a\u003e: ruby-plate generator in zebra wood, 0.7 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-lp-s\"\u003eBenz Micro LP-S\u003c\/a\u003e: flagship, ebony body, ruby-plate generator, 0.34 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 22px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hifizine.com\/2011\/03\/benz-micro-glider-sl-cartridge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHifizine: Benz Micro Glider SL Cartridge\u003c\/a\u003e (Peter D'Amario, March 2011)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theabsolutesound.com\/?p=29513\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eThe Absolute Sound: Benz Micro Glider SM\u003c\/a\u003e (Neil Gader, 2009; covers the medium-output sibling)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 18px;background:#f7f6f2;border-left:3px solid #8d1935\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:600\"\u003ePlan your Benz Micro system with Pearl Audio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px\"\u003ePearl Audio is an authorized Benz Micro dealer. Arrange an audition in our Portland showroom, and bring your current cartridge into the trade-in conversation. Call \u003ca href=\"tel:+15032222599\"\u003e(503) 222-2599\u003c\/a\u003e or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@pearlaudio.com?subject=Benz%20Micro%20Glider%20SL\"\u003esales@pearlaudio.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Benz Micro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43188939030626,"sku":null,"price":2100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2475\/2780\/files\/benz-micro-glider-sl-1.jpg?v=1786186785"},{"product_id":"benz-micro-ruby-zh-phono-cartridge","title":"Ruby ZH Moving Coil Cartridge","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pa-d5\" style=\"color:#080808;line-height:1.6;font-size:15px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8d1935;font-weight:600\"\u003eBenz Micro · Ruby Z\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:18px;line-height:1.45;font-weight:600\"\u003eThe higher-output version of Benz Micro's Ruby Z, with the same warm, textured sound and an easier match to tube phono stages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display:inline-block;margin:0 0 18px;padding:4px 10px;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;border-radius:2px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003eMedium-output (0.7 mV) version of the Ruby Z.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:1px;background:#d8d5ce;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e0.7 mV\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eoutput\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003eBoron\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003ecantilever, line-contact diamond\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e1.8–2.0 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003etracking force\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e10.7 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eweight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eThe Ruby ZH uses the same construction as the Ruby Z, the fourth generation of Benz Micro's Ruby series. Its coils are wound on a small square ruby plate rather than an iron core. Ruby is light and non-magnetic, which keeps moving mass low and lets the cartridge pick up very fine detail from the groove. The generator sits in a vented, machined zebra wood body. A 0.28 mm solid boron cantilever carries a mirror-polished nude line-contact diamond. The ZH is wound for 0.7 mV, about twice the output of the standard Ruby Z.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eReviews of the Ruby Z describe a warm, natural sound with rich texture, sweet strings and good dynamic snap, and that character carries over to the ZH. The higher output is the reason to choose it. Benz Micro North America recommends the ZH for tube phono stages in the 50–60 dB gain range, where the low-output Ruby Z would be short on gain. Like the Z, it works best in a medium- to high-mass tonearm. It is a good choice if you love the Benz sound but your phono stage isn't built for very low-output cartridges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 20px\"\u003eThe Ruby ZH is the Ruby Z for systems with moderate phono gain, and it sits one step below the LP-S in the Benz range. On a trade-in, Sierra Sound takes 10% off for any working cartridge, 20% for a Benz ACE, Glider, Wood or Ruby, and 30% for a worn Ruby Z.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eKey technologies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRuby-plate generator.\u003c\/strong\u003e The coils are wound on a ruby plate instead of the iron cross, Benz's flagship generator architecture shared with the LP-S.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZebra wood and aluminum body.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 10.7 g body that is lighter than the ebony LP-S and suits a wider range of tonearms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid boron cantilever.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 0.28 mm boron rod carrying a mirror-polished nude line-contact diamond.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo outputs.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ruby Z (0.34 mV) for MC phono stages with plenty of gain, Ruby ZH (0.7 mV) for stages with moderate gain or tube phono stages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand built in Switzerland.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each cartridge is built and measured individually; break-in takes about 40 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdetails open style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eMedium-output moving coil (MC), ruby-plate generator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eOutput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e0.7 mV (3.54 cm\/s)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eRecommended load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e400 Ω or higher\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eRecommended phono gain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e50–60 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTracking force\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e1.8–2.0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e10.7 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eStylus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eNude line-contact diamond, mirror polished\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCantilever\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eSolid boron rod, 0.28 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eBody\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eVented machined zebra wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eRecommended tonearm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eMedium to high mass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eAlso available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eRuby Z (0.34 mV)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:13px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sierrasound.net\/benz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBenz Micro range at Sierra Sound (US distributor)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eRebuilds and trade-in\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:14px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenz Micro trade-in (Sierra Sound).\u003c\/strong\u003e Sierra Sound, Benz Micro's US distributor, takes a trade-in on every new Benz: 10% off with any working cartridge of any brand; 20% off with any ACE, Glider, Wood or Ruby; 30% off with a Ruby Z. One trade per cartridge purchase; the trade-in must be a working cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Ruby ZL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$3,360 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $1,440)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Ruby ZH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$3,360 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $1,440)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Ruby Z \/ Ruby 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$3,360 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $1,440)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Ref-S Wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$3,840 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $960)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Zebra Wood L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$3,840 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $960)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Zebra Wood M\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$3,840 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $960)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Zebra Wood H\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$3,840 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $960)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Wood SL \/ SM \/ SH (older Wood)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$3,840 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $960)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eOther Benz Micro cartridges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e11 more models qualify; use the trade-in selector on this page or ask us\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 22px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003eBenz Micro does not retip customer cartridges; trade-ins go back to Switzerland for factory refurbishment, and Sierra Sound sometimes has factory-refurbished units to exchange against a worn cartridge for about the cost of a repair (availability varies). The 10% tier also applies to working cartridges of other brands. Verified 2026-10-28. Source: Benz Micro official US dealer price list, August 2026 (Sierra Sound) and sierrasound.net.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;border-bottom:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eWhere it sits in the range\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"\u003eThe Benz Micro cartridges Pearl Audio stocks, from least to most expensive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-micro-glider-sh\"\u003eBenz Micro Glider SH\u003c\/a\u003e: open-body iron-cross classic, 2.5 mV for MM inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-micro-glider-sl\"\u003eBenz Micro Glider SL\u003c\/a\u003e: open-body iron-cross classic, 0.4 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-micro-glider-sm\"\u003eBenz Micro Glider SM\u003c\/a\u003e: open-body iron-cross classic, 0.8 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-zebra-wood-h-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Zebra Wood H\u003c\/a\u003e: iron-cross generator in zebra wood, 2.5 mV for MM inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-zebra-wood-l-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Zebra Wood L\u003c\/a\u003e: iron-cross generator in zebra wood, 0.4 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-zebra-wood-m-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Zebra Wood M\u003c\/a\u003e: iron-cross generator in zebra wood, 0.8 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-micro-reference-s-copper-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Ref-S Wood\u003c\/a\u003e: low-impedance myrtle wood model, 0.26 mV, 3.5 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-micro-gullwing-shr-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Gullwing SHR\u003c\/a\u003e: open brass body, ruby-plate generator, 0.7 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-micro-gullwing-slr-moving-coil-phono-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Gullwing SLR\u003c\/a\u003e: open brass body, ruby-plate generator, 0.34 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ruby-zl-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Ruby ZL\u003c\/a\u003e: ruby-plate generator in zebra wood, 0.34 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBenz Micro Ruby ZH\u003c\/strong\u003e (this model)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-lp-s\"\u003eBenz Micro LP-S\u003c\/a\u003e: flagship, ebony body, ruby-plate generator, 0.34 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 22px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theabsolutesound.com\/articles\/benz-micro-ruby-z-moving-coil-cartridge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eThe Absolute Sound: Benz Micro Ruby Z Moving-Coil Cartridge\u003c\/a\u003e (Wayne Garcia, March 2024; covers the low-output sibling)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tonepublications.com\/analog\/review-the-benz-micro-ruby-z-cartridge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTONEAudio: Review: The Benz Micro Ruby Z Cartridge\u003c\/a\u003e (Lawrence Devoe, November 2012; covers the low-output sibling)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 18px;background:#f7f6f2;border-left:3px solid #8d1935\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:600\"\u003ePlan your Benz Micro system with Pearl Audio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px\"\u003ePearl Audio is an authorized Benz Micro dealer. Arrange an audition in our Portland showroom, and bring your current cartridge into the trade-in conversation. Call \u003ca href=\"tel:+15032222599\"\u003e(503) 222-2599\u003c\/a\u003e or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@pearlaudio.com?subject=Benz%20Micro%20Ruby%20ZH\"\u003esales@pearlaudio.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Benz Micro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43188941160546,"sku":null,"price":4800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2475\/2780\/files\/benz-ruby-z-cartridge_6e20bcd8-7b09-4f5f-b58f-4e2b053143a0.png?v=1786217256"},{"product_id":"benz-micro-reference-s-copper-moving-coil-cartridge","title":"Ref-S Moving Coil Cartridge","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pa-d5\" style=\"color:#080808;line-height:1.6;font-size:15px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8d1935;font-weight:600\"\u003eBenz Micro · Ref-S\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:18px;line-height:1.45;font-weight:600\"\u003eA very low-impedance Benz Micro moving coil in a myrtle wood body, built to work with almost any MC phono stage or step-up transformer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:1px;background:#d8d5ce;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e0.26 mV\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eoutput\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e3.5 Ω\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003einternal impedance\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003eBoron\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003ecantilever, line-contact diamond\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e9 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eweight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eThe Reference S, or Ref-S, uses a more refined, low-impedance version of Benz Micro's iron-cross coil generator. At just 3.5 Ω, its coils are a natural match for step-up transformers, current-mode (transimpedance) phono stages and fixed-load MC inputs, as well as conventional high-gain stages. The generator is housed in a vented, machined myrtle wood frame chosen for its mechanical damping. A 0.28 mm solid boron cantilever carries a mirror-polished nude line-contact diamond. It is hand-built in Switzerland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eBenz voices the Ref-S for a rich, detailed and musical presentation, in keeping with the brand's warm house sound. Setup is forgiving on the electrical side. With a recommended load anywhere from 50 Ω up, it isn't fussy about loading. Its low 0.26 mV output does mean you need real gain: plan on a quiet MC stage with 60 dB or more, a step-up transformer, or a transimpedance stage. It suits a medium- to high-mass tonearm. It is a smart choice if you already own a step-up transformer or a current-mode phono stage and want a cartridge that plays to its strengths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 20px\"\u003eThe Ref-S sits between the Zebra Wood and the Gullwing, and its 0.26 mV output asks for a quiet phono stage with 65 dB or more of gain or a good step-up transformer. Sierra Sound's trade-in program takes 10% off for any working cartridge, 20% for a Benz ACE, Glider or Wood, and 30% for a worn Ref-S.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eKey technologies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3.5 Ω coils.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very few turns of wire give an unusually low impedance, so the Ref-S works with almost any step-up transformer and loads from 50 Ω upward.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMyrtle wood body.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 9 g myrtle-and-aluminum body, lighter than the Ruby Z, for medium-mass arms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIron-cross generator.\u003c\/strong\u003e Benz Micro's classic cross-shaped armature, hand-wound in Switzerland.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid boron cantilever.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 0.28 mm boron rod with a mirror-polished nude line-contact diamond (3 × 60 µm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDynamic compliance 15 µm\/mN.\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium compliance; 1.7–2.2 g tracking force.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdetails open style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eLow-output, low-impedance moving coil (MC), iron-cross generator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eOutput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e0.26 mV (3.54 cm\/s)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eInternal impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e3.5 Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eRecommended load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e50–47,000 Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTracking force\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e1.7–2.2 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eDynamic compliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e15 µm\/mN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTracking ability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e80 µm at 315 Hz, 2 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e9 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eStylus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eNude line-contact diamond, mirror polished (3 × 60 µm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCantilever\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eSolid boron rod, 0.28 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eBody\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eVented machined myrtle wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eFrequency response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e20 Hz – 20 kHz ±1 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eChannel separation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\u0026gt;35 dB at 1 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eRecommended tonearm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eMedium to high mass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eBreak-in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eAbout 40 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:13px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sierrasound.net\/benz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBenz Micro range at Sierra Sound (US distributor)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eRebuilds and trade-in\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:14px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenz Micro trade-in (Sierra Sound).\u003c\/strong\u003e Sierra Sound, Benz Micro's US distributor, takes a trade-in on every new Benz: 10% off with any working cartridge of any brand; 20% off with a Benz ACE, Glider or Wood; 30% off with a Ref-S. One trade per cartridge purchase; the trade-in must be a working cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Ref-S Wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$2,240 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $960)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Zebra Wood L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$2,560 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $640)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Zebra Wood M\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$2,560 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $640)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Zebra Wood H\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$2,560 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $640)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Wood SL \/ SM \/ SH (older Wood)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$2,560 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $640)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Glider SL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$2,560 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $640)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Glider SM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$2,560 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $640)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Glider SH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$2,560 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $640)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eOther Benz Micro cartridges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e11 more models qualify; use the trade-in selector on this page or ask us\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 22px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003eBenz Micro does not retip customer cartridges; trade-ins go back to Switzerland for factory refurbishment, and Sierra Sound sometimes has factory-refurbished units to exchange against a worn cartridge for about the cost of a repair (availability varies). The 10% tier also applies to working cartridges of other brands. Verified 2026-10-28. Source: Benz Micro official US dealer price list, August 2026 (Sierra Sound) and sierrasound.net.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;border-bottom:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eWhere it sits in the range\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"\u003eThe Benz Micro cartridges Pearl Audio stocks, from least to most expensive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-micro-glider-sh\"\u003eBenz Micro Glider SH\u003c\/a\u003e: open-body iron-cross classic, 2.5 mV for MM inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-micro-glider-sl\"\u003eBenz Micro Glider SL\u003c\/a\u003e: open-body iron-cross classic, 0.4 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-micro-glider-sm\"\u003eBenz Micro Glider SM\u003c\/a\u003e: open-body iron-cross classic, 0.8 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-zebra-wood-h-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Zebra Wood H\u003c\/a\u003e: iron-cross generator in zebra wood, 2.5 mV for MM inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-zebra-wood-l-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Zebra Wood L\u003c\/a\u003e: iron-cross generator in zebra wood, 0.4 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-zebra-wood-m-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Zebra Wood M\u003c\/a\u003e: iron-cross generator in zebra wood, 0.8 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBenz Micro Ref-S Wood\u003c\/strong\u003e (this model)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-micro-gullwing-shr-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Gullwing SHR\u003c\/a\u003e: open brass body, ruby-plate generator, 0.7 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-micro-gullwing-slr-moving-coil-phono-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Gullwing SLR\u003c\/a\u003e: open brass body, ruby-plate generator, 0.34 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ruby-zl-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Ruby ZL\u003c\/a\u003e: ruby-plate generator in zebra wood, 0.34 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-micro-ruby-zh-phono-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Ruby ZH\u003c\/a\u003e: ruby-plate generator in zebra wood, 0.7 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-lp-s\"\u003eBenz Micro LP-S\u003c\/a\u003e: flagship, ebony body, ruby-plate generator, 0.34 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 18px;background:#f7f6f2;border-left:3px solid #8d1935\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:600\"\u003ePlan your Benz Micro system with Pearl Audio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px\"\u003ePearl Audio is an authorized Benz Micro dealer. Arrange an audition in our Portland showroom, and bring your current cartridge into the trade-in conversation. Call \u003ca href=\"tel:+15032222599\"\u003e(503) 222-2599\u003c\/a\u003e or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@pearlaudio.com?subject=Benz%20Micro%20Ref-S%20Wood\"\u003esales@pearlaudio.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Benz Micro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43188941357154,"sku":null,"price":3200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2475\/2780\/files\/benz-ref-s-cartridge.png?v=1786214696"},{"product_id":"ortofon-2m-blue-moving-magnet-cartridge","title":"Ortofon 2M Blue Moving Magnet Phono Cartridge","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pa-d5\" style=\"color:#080808;line-height:1.6;font-size:15px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8d1935;font-weight:600\"\u003eOrtofon · 2M Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:18px;line-height:1.45;font-weight:600\"\u003eThe 2M Blue keeps the easy 5.5 mV output of the 2M Red and adds a nude elliptical diamond for more detail and resolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:1px;background:#d8d5ce;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e5.5 mV\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eoutput\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003eNude elliptical\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003ediamond, aluminum cantilever\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e1.8 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003etracking force (recommended)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e7.2 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eweight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eThe 2M Blue uses the same quad-coil, split pole pin generator and 5.5 mV output as the 2M Red. The difference is the stylus. The Blue uses a nude elliptical diamond, which is mounted directly on the aluminum cantilever instead of being bonded to a metal shank. That lowers moving mass at the tip, so the stylus can follow fine groove modulations more accurately. Ortofon rates its tracking ability at 80 µm, up from the Red's 70 µm. Ortofon credits the split pole pin design with giving this moving magnet a frequency response closer to that of a moving coil. The stylus assembly is user-replaceable, and the standard half-inch-mount body fits most common turntables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eOrtofon positions the 2M Blue for listeners who want playback that stays close to the recording, and reviews quoted by Ortofon describe it as a clear step up from the 2M Red in balance, detail and resolution. It is just as easy to drive. Any standard moving-magnet input works, with a 47 kΩ load and 150–300 pF of total capacitance. Its 7.2 g weight and medium compliance suit most low- and medium-mass tonearms. For many turntables it's the natural upgrade cartridge, giving real improvements without the cost and gain requirements of a moving coil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 20px\"\u003eThe 2M Blue sits between the 2M Red and the 2M Bronze; the Bronze and Black move to a different generator with silver-plated coils. Ortofon's exchange program covers moving coils only; a worn 2M Blue takes a plug-in Stylus 2M Blue for $166.99, and the same stylus upgrades a 2M Red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eKey technologies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNude elliptical diamond.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 8 × 18 µm diamond is mounted directly on the cantilever rather than on a metal shank, for lower tip mass and 80 µm tracking ability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSplit pole pin generator.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ortofon's own quad-coil moving-magnet generator, developed to give an MM a flatter, more extended response than the classic design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUser-replaceable stylus.\u003c\/strong\u003e The stylus assembly slides off; a worn tip is replaced without removing or realigning the cartridge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard half-inch mount.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 7.2 g body designed to fit most common turntables; premounted and Verso (bottom-mount) versions exist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Denmark.\u003c\/strong\u003e Built at Ortofon's factory in Nakskov.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdetails open style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eMoving magnet (MM), split pole pin quad-coil generator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eOutput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e5.5 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm\/s)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eInternal impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e1.3 kΩ DC resistance, 700 mH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eRecommended load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e47 kΩ, 150–300 pF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTracking force\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e1.6–2.0 g (1.8 g recommended)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCompliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e20 µm\/mN (dynamic, lateral)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTracking ability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e80 µm at 315 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e7.2 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eStylus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eNude elliptical diamond (8 × 18 µm), user-replaceable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCantilever\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eAluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eFrequency response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e20 Hz – 20 kHz, +2\/−1 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eChannel separation \/ balance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e25 dB \/ 1.5 dB at 1 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eAlso available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e2M Red, Bronze and Black; premounted and Verso versions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:13px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ortofon.com\/products\/2m-blue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eOrtofon 2M Blue product page and specifications\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eRebuilds and trade-in\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:14px\"\u003eOrtofon publishes no trade-in program for this product; the factory service that applies is listed below. Ask us about trade-ins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eReplacement stylus — Stylus 2M Blue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$166.99 \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(user-fitted plug-in stylus; no return of the cartridge needed)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 22px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003eOrtofon's exchange program covers moving-coil cartridges only; for the 2M Blue a worn stylus is replaced with a plug-in Stylus 2M Blue. Ask us about trade-ins. Verified 2026-10-28. Source: Ortofon HiFi price list effective June 4, 2026 (Ortofon Inc.) and ortofon.com exchange service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;border-bottom:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eWhere it sits in the range\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"\u003eThe Ortofon cartridges Pearl Audio stocks, from least to most expensive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ortofon-om-5e-moving-magnet-cartridge\"\u003eOrtofon OM 5E\u003c\/a\u003e: light, low-cost OM moving magnet, 4 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ortofon-2m-red-moving-magnet-cartridge\"\u003eOrtofon 2M Red\u003c\/a\u003e: entry 2M, tipped elliptical, 5.5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrtofon 2M Blue\u003c\/strong\u003e (this model)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ortofon-mc-quintet-red-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eOrtofon MC Quintet Red\u003c\/a\u003e: entry Ortofon MC, elliptical, 0.5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ortofon-2m-bronze-moving-magnet-cartridge\"\u003eOrtofon 2M Bronze\u003c\/a\u003e: Fine Line 2M with silver-plated coils, 5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ortofon-mc-quintet-blue-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eOrtofon MC Quintet Blue\u003c\/a\u003e: nude elliptical Quintet with silver coils, 0.5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ortofon-2m-black-moving-magnet-cartridge\"\u003eOrtofon 2M Black\u003c\/a\u003e: flagship 2M, nude Shibata, 5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ortofon-mc-cadenza-red-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eOrtofon MC Cadenza Red\u003c\/a\u003e: entry Cadenza, Fine Line, silver coils, 0.45 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ortofon-mc-cadenza-blue-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eOrtofon MC Cadenza Blue\u003c\/a\u003e: ruby cantilever, FG 70 diamond, 0.5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ortofon-mc-cadenza-bronze-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eOrtofon MC Cadenza Bronze\u003c\/a\u003e: Replicant 100 Cadenza, Aucurum coils, 0.4 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ortofon-mc-cadenza-black-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eOrtofon MC Cadenza Black\u003c\/a\u003e: flagship Cadenza, boron and Shibata, 0.33 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 22px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.soundstagenetwork.com\/hifi\/vinyl\/vinyl20080601.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSoundStage!: Ortofon 2M Black phono cartridge, with \"Hearing Blue\" sidebar\u003c\/a\u003e (John Crossett, June 2008; the sidebar covers the 2M Blue)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/positive-feedback.com\/Issue39\/ortofon2m.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePositive Feedback: Ortofon 2M Blue phono cartridge\u003c\/a\u003e (Ed Kobesky, September\/October 2008)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 18px;background:#f7f6f2;border-left:3px solid #8d1935\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:600\"\u003ePlan your Ortofon system with Pearl Audio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px\"\u003ePearl Audio is an authorized Ortofon dealer. Ask us to match it to your tonearm and phono stage, or arrange an audition in our Portland showroom. Call \u003ca href=\"tel:+15032222599\"\u003e(503) 222-2599\u003c\/a\u003e or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@pearlaudio.com?subject=Ortofon%202M%20Blue\"\u003esales@pearlaudio.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ortofon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43189021016162,"sku":"0560011","price":219.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2475\/2780\/files\/pearl-ortofon-2m-blue-01-9f3d4a9b0739.jpg?v=1786907640"},{"product_id":"hana-sh-cartridge","title":"Hana SH MK II","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pa-d5\" style=\"color:#080808;line-height:1.6;font-size:15px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8d1935;font-weight:600\"\u003eHana · S Series MK II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:18px;line-height:1.45;font-weight:600\"\u003eA high-output Shibata moving coil with the cryogenic treatment, tapered cantilever and heavier damped body of Hana's dearer models, built to run straight into a moving magnet phono input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display:inline-block;margin:0 0 18px;padding:4px 10px;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;border-radius:2px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003eCurrent production is the MK II version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:1px;background:#d8d5ce;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e2 mV\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eoutput, MM-input compatible\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003eShibata\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003enude diamond stylus\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e2.0 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003etracking force\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e8.6 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eweight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eThe S Series MK II is master designer Masao Okada's update to Hana's best-selling cartridges. The headline change is a new tapered aluminum cantilever with higher rigidity and less mass at the tip, carrying the same nude diamond Shibata stylus. The yoke, pole pieces and gold-plated terminal pins are now cryogenically treated, a process borrowed from the Umami Red, Umami Blue and ML. The body is reshaped along the lines of the M Series, damped with a matte soft-feel black elastomeric paint, and topped with a brass cap that carries threaded mounting holes. That cap raises the weight from the original's 5 g to 8.6 g, which Hana says gives better coupling and compatibility with a wider range of tonearms. The SH MK II keeps the 2 mV output, 130 Ω coil and 47 kΩ load of the original SH, so it works with the majority of MM phono inputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eAlan Sircom of Hi-Fi+ heard a cartridge that leads from the midrange out, slightly warmer and more mellifluous than the Umami Red without turning lush, with excellent articulation on vocals and guitars and a good sense of rhythm and flow. He put it at the head of its class and found it a particularly good partner for a turntable like the Technics SL-1300G. Mono \u0026amp; Stereo gave it an Editor's Choice award. Use the SH MK II with any decent MM phono stage or built-in phono input; no step-up or MC gain is needed. At 8.6 g with a compliance of 10 × 10⁻⁶ cm\/dyne it is a medium-compliance cartridge for medium-mass arms. The Shibata profile rewards careful alignment and a tonearm with adjustable height, and we are happy to install it for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 20px\"\u003eThe SH MK II sits between the EH and the MH as Hana's mid-range high-output cartridge. On a trade-in, Musical Surroundings takes 30% off a new SH MK II for a worn SH, 20% off for any other Hana, Clearaudio or DS Audio cartridge, and 10% off for any other brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eKey technologies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShibata stylus.\u003c\/strong\u003e A nude diamond Shibata, the line-contact profile that traces the groove more closely than an elliptical.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTapered aluminum cantilever.\u003c\/strong\u003e New for MK II: higher rigidity and less mass at the tip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCryogenic treatment.\u003c\/strong\u003e The yoke, pole pieces and gold-plated terminal pins are cryogenically treated, a process borrowed from the Umami Red, Umami Blue and ML.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDamped body with brass cap.\u003c\/strong\u003e Reshaped along M-series lines, finished in soft-feel elastomeric paint, with a brass cap that carries threaded mounting holes and takes the weight to 8.6 g.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlnico magnet.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hana's Alnico generator; the SL MK II uses the 8 Ω low-impedance winding from the ML and Umami Blue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdetails open style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eHigh-output moving coil (MC), for MM phono inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eOutput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e2 mV at 1 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eInternal impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e130 Ω at 1 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eRecommended load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e47 kΩ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTracking force\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e2.0 g (70 µm trackability at 2 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCompliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e10 × 10⁻⁶ cm\/dyne\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e8.6 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eStylus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eNude diamond Shibata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCantilever\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eTapered aluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eMagnet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eAlnico\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eFrequency response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e15 Hz – 32 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eChannel separation \/ balance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e28 dB at 1 kHz \/ within 1.5 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eBody\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eBlack, soft-feel elastomeric paint, brass cap with threaded mounts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eAlso available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eHana SL MK II (0.4 mV low-output version) and SL Mono MK II\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:13px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hanacartridges.com\/products\/hana-sh-mk-ii\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHana SH MK II product page and specifications\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eRebuilds and trade-in\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:14px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHana trade-in and re-tip exchange (Musical Surroundings).\u003c\/strong\u003e Trade in a worn SH or SH MK II and a new one is 30% off ($595). Trade in any other Hana, Clearaudio or DS Audio cartridge and it is 20% off ($680); any other brand's cartridge earns 10% off ($765).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eHana re-tip exchange — SH or SH MK II for a new SH MK II\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$595 \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(Hana does not retip; your worn cartridge is exchanged for a new one at 30% off)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Hana SH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$595 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $255)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Hana SH MK II\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$595 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $255)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Hana EH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$680 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $170)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Hana EL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$680 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $170)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Hana EH MK II\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$680 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $170)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Hana EL MK II\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$680 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $170)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Hana SL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$680 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $170)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Hana SL MK II\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$680 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $170)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eOther Hana cartridges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e6 more models qualify; use the trade-in selector on this page or ask us\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 22px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003eThe 30% re-tip exchange is Hana's replacement for retipping: a worn cartridge of the same series (working or not) is exchanged for a new one. Trade-ins of Musical Surroundings brands (Hana, Clearaudio, DS Audio) need an RA number and must arrive within 30 days of the invoice; other brands need an emailed photograph first. The Umami Blue and Red take other-brand trades only when the trade is worth more than $1,000 retail. Verified 2026-10-28. Source: Hana dealer price list, January 2026 (Musical Surroundings).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;border-bottom:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eWhere it sits in the range\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"\u003eThe Hana cartridges Pearl Audio stocks, from least to most expensive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-eh-cartridge\"\u003eHana EH\u003c\/a\u003e: entry high-output MC, 2 mV for MM inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-el-cartridge\"\u003eHana EL\u003c\/a\u003e: entry low-output MC, 0.5 mV, elliptical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHana SH MK II\u003c\/strong\u003e (this model)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-sl-cartridge\"\u003eHana SL MK II\u003c\/a\u003e: best-selling Shibata low-output MC, 0.4 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-sl-mono-mk-ii\"\u003eHana SL Mono MK II\u003c\/a\u003e: true mono Shibata MC, 0.4 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-mh-cartridge\"\u003eHana MH\u003c\/a\u003e: Microline high-output MC, 2 mV for MM inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-ml-cartridge\"\u003eHana ML\u003c\/a\u003e: Microline low-output MC, 0.4 mV, Umami Blue generator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-umami-blue\"\u003eHana Umami Blue\u003c\/a\u003e: Alnico Umami, boron cantilever, 0.4 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-umami-red\"\u003eHana Umami Red\u003c\/a\u003e: samarium-cobalt Umami, ebony and duralumin, 0.4 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-umami-black\"\u003eHana Umami Black\u003c\/a\u003e: flagship, diamond cantilever, neodymium OKD generator, 0.3 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 18px;background:#f7f6f2;border-left:3px solid #8d1935\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:600\"\u003ePlan your Hana system with Pearl Audio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px\"\u003ePearl Audio is an authorized Hana dealer. Arrange an audition in our Portland showroom, and ask us about trade-in pricing against your current cartridge. Call \u003ca href=\"tel:+15032222599\"\u003e(503) 222-2599\u003c\/a\u003e or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@pearlaudio.com?subject=Hana%20SH%20MK%20II\"\u003esales@pearlaudio.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hana","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43189025570914,"sku":null,"price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2475\/2780\/files\/00-featured-square_2eb8a48a-38b3-4bb7-9ace-1ff74955aa1d.jpg?v=1793181939"},{"product_id":"hana-sl-cartridge","title":"Hana SL MK II","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pa-d5\" style=\"color:#080808;line-height:1.6;font-size:15px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8d1935;font-weight:600\"\u003eHana · S Series MK II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:18px;line-height:1.45;font-weight:600\"\u003eHana's best-selling low-output moving coil, now with the Alnico low-impedance generator from the Umami Blue and ML, a tapered cantilever, cryogenic treatment and a heavier damped body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display:inline-block;margin:0 0 18px;padding:4px 10px;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;border-radius:2px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003eCurrent production is the MK II version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:1px;background:#d8d5ce;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e0.4 mV\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eoutput\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003eShibata\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003enude diamond stylus\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e2.0 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003etracking force\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e8.6 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eweight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eThe S Series MK II is master designer Masao Okada's update to Hana's best-selling cartridges. The headline change is a new tapered aluminum cantilever with higher rigidity and less mass at the tip, carrying the same nude diamond Shibata stylus. The yoke, pole pieces and gold-plated terminal pins are now cryogenically treated, a process borrowed from the Umami Red, Umami Blue and ML. The body is reshaped along the lines of the M Series, damped with a matte soft-feel black elastomeric paint, and topped with a brass cap that carries threaded mounting holes. That cap raises the weight from the original's 5 g to 8.6 g, which Hana says gives better coupling and compatibility with a wider range of tonearms. The biggest change inside is the generator: the SL MK II uses the Alnico cross-coil design found in the Umami Blue and ML, wound with high-purity 30-micron copper wire for an 8 Ω impedance. Output is 0.4 mV. Hana says the new generator improves signal-to-noise, reduces moving mass for better resolution and tracking, and suits a broader range of phono stages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eThe Absolute Sound gave the SL MK II a 2025 Golden Ear Award. Andre Jennings heard admirable harmonic richness, very good transparency and excellent soundstage depth, with bass that is more agile and extends deeper than the original SL, bringing the cartridge a few steps closer to neutral than the old SL's warmer balance. It plays well with every kind of music. Plan on an MC phono stage with about 60 to 66 dB of gain or a step-up transformer, loaded at 80 Ω or higher; 100 Ω is a good starting point. At 8.6 g and 10 × 10⁻⁶ cm\/dyne compliance it is a medium-compliance cartridge for medium-mass tonearms. As with any Shibata, careful alignment and adjustable arm height pay off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 20px\"\u003eThe SL MK II is Hana's best seller and sits between the EL and the ML. On a trade-in, Musical Surroundings takes 30% off a new SL MK II for a worn SL, 20% off for any other Hana, Clearaudio or DS Audio cartridge, and 10% off for any other brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eKey technologies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShibata stylus.\u003c\/strong\u003e A nude diamond Shibata, the line-contact profile that traces the groove more closely than an elliptical.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTapered aluminum cantilever.\u003c\/strong\u003e New for MK II: higher rigidity and less mass at the tip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCryogenic treatment.\u003c\/strong\u003e The yoke, pole pieces and gold-plated terminal pins are cryogenically treated, a process borrowed from the Umami Red, Umami Blue and ML.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDamped body with brass cap.\u003c\/strong\u003e Reshaped along M-series lines, finished in soft-feel elastomeric paint, with a brass cap that carries threaded mounting holes and takes the weight to 8.6 g.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlnico magnet.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hana's Alnico generator; the SL MK II uses the 8 Ω low-impedance winding from the ML and Umami Blue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdetails open style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eLow-output moving coil (MC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eOutput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e0.4 mV at 1 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eInternal impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e8 Ω at 1 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eRecommended load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e80 Ω or greater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTracking force\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e2.0 g (70 µm trackability at 2 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCompliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e10 × 10⁻⁶ cm\/dyne\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e8.6 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eStylus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eNude diamond Shibata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCantilever\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eTapered aluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eMagnet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eAlnico\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eFrequency response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e15 Hz – 32 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eChannel separation \/ balance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e28 dB at 1 kHz \/ within 1.5 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eBody\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eBlack, soft-feel elastomeric paint, brass cap with threaded mounts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eAlso available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eHana SH MK II (2 mV high-output version) and SL Mono MK II\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:13px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hanacartridges.com\/products\/hana-sl-mk-ii\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHana SL MK II product page and specifications\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eRebuilds and trade-in\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:14px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHana trade-in and re-tip exchange (Musical Surroundings).\u003c\/strong\u003e Trade in a worn SL or SL MK II and a new one is 30% off ($595). Trade in any other Hana, Clearaudio or DS Audio cartridge and it is 20% off ($680); any other brand's cartridge earns 10% off ($765).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eHana re-tip exchange — SL or SL MK II for a new SL MK II\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$595 \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(Hana does not retip; your worn cartridge is exchanged for a new one at 30% off)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Hana SL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$595 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $255)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Hana SL MK II\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$595 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $255)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Hana EH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$680 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $170)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Hana EL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$680 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $170)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Hana EH MK II\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$680 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $170)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Hana EL MK II\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$680 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $170)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Hana SH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$680 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $170)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Hana SH MK II\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$680 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $170)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eOther Hana cartridges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e6 more models qualify; use the trade-in selector on this page or ask us\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 22px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003eThe 30% re-tip exchange is Hana's replacement for retipping: a worn cartridge of the same series (working or not) is exchanged for a new one. Trade-ins of Musical Surroundings brands (Hana, Clearaudio, DS Audio) need an RA number and must arrive within 30 days of the invoice; other brands need an emailed photograph first. The Umami Blue and Red take other-brand trades only when the trade is worth more than $1,000 retail. Verified 2026-10-28. Source: Hana dealer price list, January 2026 (Musical Surroundings).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;border-bottom:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eWhere it sits in the range\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"\u003eThe Hana cartridges Pearl Audio stocks, from least to most expensive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-eh-cartridge\"\u003eHana EH\u003c\/a\u003e: entry high-output MC, 2 mV for MM inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-el-cartridge\"\u003eHana EL\u003c\/a\u003e: entry low-output MC, 0.5 mV, elliptical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-sh-cartridge\"\u003eHana SH MK II\u003c\/a\u003e: Shibata high-output MC, 2 mV for MM inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHana SL MK II\u003c\/strong\u003e (this model)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-sl-mono-mk-ii\"\u003eHana SL Mono MK II\u003c\/a\u003e: true mono Shibata MC, 0.4 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-mh-cartridge\"\u003eHana MH\u003c\/a\u003e: Microline high-output MC, 2 mV for MM inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-ml-cartridge\"\u003eHana ML\u003c\/a\u003e: Microline low-output MC, 0.4 mV, Umami Blue generator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-umami-blue\"\u003eHana Umami Blue\u003c\/a\u003e: Alnico Umami, boron cantilever, 0.4 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-umami-red\"\u003eHana Umami Red\u003c\/a\u003e: samarium-cobalt Umami, ebony and duralumin, 0.4 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-umami-black\"\u003eHana Umami Black\u003c\/a\u003e: flagship, diamond cantilever, neodymium OKD generator, 0.3 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 18px;background:#f7f6f2;border-left:3px solid #8d1935\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:600\"\u003ePlan your Hana system with Pearl Audio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px\"\u003ePearl Audio is an authorized Hana dealer. Arrange an audition in our Portland showroom, and ask us about trade-in pricing against your current cartridge. Call \u003ca href=\"tel:+15032222599\"\u003e(503) 222-2599\u003c\/a\u003e or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@pearlaudio.com?subject=Hana%20SL%20MK%20II\"\u003esales@pearlaudio.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hana","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43189025603682,"sku":null,"price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2475\/2780\/files\/00-featured-square_eb6a8693-6a8b-4c28-9041-01deb546ec9f.jpg?v=1793181945"},{"product_id":"hana-ml-cartridge","title":"Hana ML","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pa-d5\" style=\"color:#080808;line-height:1.6;font-size:15px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8d1935;font-weight:600\"\u003eHana · M Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:18px;line-height:1.45;font-weight:600\"\u003eHana's deluxe low-output moving coil: a nude Microline stylus, cryogenically treated Alnico motor and damped Delrin body, with the same low-impedance generator used in the Umami Blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:1px;background:#d8d5ce;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e0.4 mV\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eoutput\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003eMicroline\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003enude diamond stylus\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e2.0 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003etracking force\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e9.5 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eweight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eThe M Series is Hana's deluxe line, and it brings four upgrades over the S Series. The stylus is a nude Microline tip that mimics the cutting stylus and sits more precisely in the groove. The body is injection-molded Delrin (POM) with an integral machined brass cap for constrained-layer damping and threaded mounting fittings; the cap takes the weight to 9.5 g for better coupling to a wider range of arms. The pure-iron magnetic circuit, including the front yoke and center and rear parts, is cryogenically treated for a more linear magnetic field, and the coils are wound with high-purity copper wire. The magnet is Alnico, the cantilever aluminum. The ML's generator is the low-impedance design shared with the Umami Blue, wound with very high-purity copper for an 8 Ω coil and 0.4 mV output; Hana says it was adopted to match a broader range of phono preamps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eHerb Reichert in Stereophile called the ML an artfully engineered cartridge that loves all music and a fantastic bargain, and Michael Fremer at Analog Planet found it a clear leap beyond the SL. The Audio Beatnik simply found it a joy to use. The ML needs an MC phono stage with about 60 to 66 dB of gain or a step-up transformer, loaded above 100 Ω; 100 to 200 Ω is a good place to start. At 9.5 g and 10 × 10⁻⁶ cm\/dyne compliance it suits medium-mass tonearms, and the threaded brass cap makes mounting simple. The Microline tip wants precise alignment and an arm with adjustable height, and it rewards clean records. If your phono stage has only MM gain, the MH is the same cartridge with 2 mV of output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 20px\"\u003eThe ML sits above the SL MK II and below the Umami Blue, whose low-impedance generator it shares. On a trade-in, Musical Surroundings takes 30% off a new ML or MH for a worn one, 20% off for any other Hana, Clearaudio or DS Audio cartridge, and 10% off for any other brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eKey technologies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNude Microline stylus.\u003c\/strong\u003e A nude Microline diamond that mimics the cutting stylus and sits more precisely in the groove.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelrin body with brass cap.\u003c\/strong\u003e Injection-molded POM with an integral machined brass cap for constrained-layer damping and threaded mounts; 9.5 g for good coupling to a wide range of arms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCryogenically treated magnetic circuit.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pure-iron front yoke, center and rear parts are cryogenically treated for a more linear field; the magnet is Alnico.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-purity copper coils.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wound with high-purity copper on an aluminum cantilever.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand built in Japan.\u003c\/strong\u003e Built by Excel Sound under master designer Masao Okada.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdetails open style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eLow-output moving coil (MC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eOutput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e0.4 mV at 1 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eInternal impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e8 Ω at 1 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eRecommended load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eGreater than 100 Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTracking force\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e2.0 g (70 µm trackability at 2 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCompliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e10 × 10⁻⁶ cm\/dyne\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e9.5 g (16.7 mm tall)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eStylus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eNude Microline diamond\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCantilever\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eAluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eMagnet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eAlnico, cryogenically treated pure-iron magnetic circuit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eFrequency response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e12 Hz – 45 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eChannel separation \/ balance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e30 dB at 1 kHz \/ within 1 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eBody\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eDelrin (POM) with machined brass cap and threaded mounts, black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eAlso available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eHana MH (2 mV high-output version for MM phono inputs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:13px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hanacartridges.com\/products\/hana-ml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHana ML product page and specifications\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eRebuilds and trade-in\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:14px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHana trade-in and re-tip exchange (Musical Surroundings).\u003c\/strong\u003e Trade in a worn MH or ML and a new one is 30% off ($840). Trade in any other Hana, Clearaudio or DS Audio cartridge and it is 20% off ($960); any other brand's cartridge earns 10% off ($1,080).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eHana re-tip exchange — MH or ML for a new ML\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$840 \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(Hana does not retip; your worn cartridge is exchanged for a new one at 30% off)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Hana MH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$840 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $360)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Hana ML\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$840 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $360)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Hana EH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$960 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $240)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Hana EL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$960 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $240)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Hana EH MK II\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$960 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $240)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Hana EL MK II\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$960 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $240)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Hana SH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$960 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $240)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Hana SL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$960 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $240)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eOther Hana cartridges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e6 more models qualify; use the trade-in selector on this page or ask us\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 22px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003eThe 30% re-tip exchange is Hana's replacement for retipping: a worn cartridge of the same series (working or not) is exchanged for a new one. Trade-ins of Musical Surroundings brands (Hana, Clearaudio, DS Audio) need an RA number and must arrive within 30 days of the invoice; other brands need an emailed photograph first. The Umami Blue and Red take other-brand trades only when the trade is worth more than $1,000 retail. Verified 2026-10-28. Source: Hana dealer price list, January 2026 (Musical Surroundings).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;border-bottom:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eWhere it sits in the range\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"\u003eThe Hana cartridges Pearl Audio stocks, from least to most expensive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-eh-cartridge\"\u003eHana EH\u003c\/a\u003e: entry high-output MC, 2 mV for MM inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-el-cartridge\"\u003eHana EL\u003c\/a\u003e: entry low-output MC, 0.5 mV, elliptical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-sh-cartridge\"\u003eHana SH MK II\u003c\/a\u003e: Shibata high-output MC, 2 mV for MM inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-sl-cartridge\"\u003eHana SL MK II\u003c\/a\u003e: best-selling Shibata low-output MC, 0.4 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-sl-mono-mk-ii\"\u003eHana SL Mono MK II\u003c\/a\u003e: true mono Shibata MC, 0.4 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-mh-cartridge\"\u003eHana MH\u003c\/a\u003e: Microline high-output MC, 2 mV for MM inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHana ML\u003c\/strong\u003e (this model)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-umami-blue\"\u003eHana Umami Blue\u003c\/a\u003e: Alnico Umami, boron cantilever, 0.4 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-umami-red\"\u003eHana Umami Red\u003c\/a\u003e: samarium-cobalt Umami, ebony and duralumin, 0.4 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-umami-black\"\u003eHana Umami Black\u003c\/a\u003e: flagship, diamond cantilever, neodymium OKD generator, 0.3 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 18px;background:#f7f6f2;border-left:3px solid #8d1935\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:600\"\u003ePlan your Hana system with Pearl Audio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px\"\u003ePearl Audio is an authorized Hana dealer. Arrange an audition in our Portland showroom, and ask us about trade-in pricing against your current cartridge. Call \u003ca href=\"tel:+15032222599\"\u003e(503) 222-2599\u003c\/a\u003e or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@pearlaudio.com?subject=Hana%20ML\"\u003esales@pearlaudio.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hana","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43189025636450,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2475\/2780\/files\/00-featured-square_7baab569-6db7-4e24-bce7-d18e191e41b6.jpg?v=1793181932"},{"product_id":"hana-mh-cartridge","title":"Hana MH","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pa-d5\" style=\"color:#080808;line-height:1.6;font-size:15px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8d1935;font-weight:600\"\u003eHana · M Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:18px;line-height:1.45;font-weight:600\"\u003eOne of the best high-output moving coils made: the Microline stylus, Delrin body and cryogenic treatment of Hana's M Series with 2 mV of output for a moving magnet phono input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:1px;background:#d8d5ce;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e2 mV\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eoutput, MM-input compatible\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003eMicroline\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003enude diamond stylus\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e2.0 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003etracking force\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e9.5 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eweight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eThe M Series is Hana's deluxe line, and it brings four upgrades over the S Series. The stylus is a nude Microline tip that mimics the cutting stylus and sits more precisely in the groove. The body is injection-molded Delrin (POM) with an integral machined brass cap for constrained-layer damping and threaded mounting fittings; the cap takes the weight to 9.5 g for better coupling to a wider range of arms. The pure-iron magnetic circuit, including the front yoke and center and rear parts, is cryogenically treated for a more linear magnetic field, and the coils are wound with high-purity copper wire. The magnet is Alnico, the cantilever aluminum. The MH keeps a 130 Ω coil and 2 mV output, so Hana's suggested load is the standard 47 kΩ of an MM input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003ePaul Rigby in Hi-Fi+ called the MH every inch a high-end super cartridge without the high price, and Stereo in Germany noted that it is one of very few serious high-output MCs at this level. The MH is the right choice when you want M Series resolution but your phono stage only has an MM input, or when you prefer to avoid the noise and loading questions of a low-output MC. It works with the built-in phono stage of most quality integrated amplifiers and with any MM outboard stage. At 9.5 g with 10 × 10⁻⁶ cm\/dyne compliance it is a medium-compliance cartridge for medium-mass tonearms, and the threaded body makes mounting simple. A Microline stylus needs accurate alignment and an arm with adjustable height to give its best; we are glad to set it up for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 20px\"\u003eThe MH is the top high-output Hana, above the SH MK II, and the ML is the same cartridge with 0.4 mV output. On a trade-in, Musical Surroundings takes 30% off a new MH or ML for a worn one, 20% off for any other Hana, Clearaudio or DS Audio cartridge, and 10% off for any other brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eKey technologies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNude Microline stylus.\u003c\/strong\u003e A nude Microline diamond that mimics the cutting stylus and sits more precisely in the groove.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelrin body with brass cap.\u003c\/strong\u003e Injection-molded POM with an integral machined brass cap for constrained-layer damping and threaded mounts; 9.5 g for good coupling to a wide range of arms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCryogenically treated magnetic circuit.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pure-iron front yoke, center and rear parts are cryogenically treated for a more linear field; the magnet is Alnico.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-purity copper coils.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wound with high-purity copper on an aluminum cantilever.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand built in Japan.\u003c\/strong\u003e Built by Excel Sound under master designer Masao Okada.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdetails open style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eHigh-output moving coil (MC), for MM phono inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eOutput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e2 mV at 1 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eInternal impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e130 Ω at 1 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eRecommended load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e47 kΩ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTracking force\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e2.0 g (70 µm trackability at 2 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCompliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e10 × 10⁻⁶ cm\/dyne\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e9.5 g (16.7 mm tall)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eStylus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eNude Microline diamond\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCantilever\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eAluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eMagnet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eAlnico, cryogenically treated pure-iron magnetic circuit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eFrequency response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e12 Hz – 45 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eChannel separation \/ balance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e30 dB at 1 kHz \/ within 1 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eBody\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eDelrin (POM) with machined brass cap and threaded mounts, black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eAlso available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eHana ML (0.4 mV low-output version for MC phono stages)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:13px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hanacartridges.com\/products\/hana-mh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHana MH product page and specifications\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eRebuilds and trade-in\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:14px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHana trade-in and re-tip exchange (Musical Surroundings).\u003c\/strong\u003e Trade in a worn MH or ML and a new one is 30% off ($840). Trade in any other Hana, Clearaudio or DS Audio cartridge and it is 20% off ($960); any other brand's cartridge earns 10% off ($1,080).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eHana re-tip exchange — MH or ML for a new MH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$840 \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(Hana does not retip; your worn cartridge is exchanged for a new one at 30% off)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Hana MH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$840 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $360)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Hana ML\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$840 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $360)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Hana EH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$960 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $240)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Hana EL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$960 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $240)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Hana EH MK II\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$960 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $240)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Hana EL MK II\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$960 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $240)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Hana SH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$960 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $240)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Hana SL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$960 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $240)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eOther Hana cartridges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e6 more models qualify; use the trade-in selector on this page or ask us\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 22px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003eThe 30% re-tip exchange is Hana's replacement for retipping: a worn cartridge of the same series (working or not) is exchanged for a new one. Trade-ins of Musical Surroundings brands (Hana, Clearaudio, DS Audio) need an RA number and must arrive within 30 days of the invoice; other brands need an emailed photograph first. The Umami Blue and Red take other-brand trades only when the trade is worth more than $1,000 retail. Verified 2026-10-28. Source: Hana dealer price list, January 2026 (Musical Surroundings).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;border-bottom:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eWhere it sits in the range\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"\u003eThe Hana cartridges Pearl Audio stocks, from least to most expensive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-eh-cartridge\"\u003eHana EH\u003c\/a\u003e: entry high-output MC, 2 mV for MM inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-el-cartridge\"\u003eHana EL\u003c\/a\u003e: entry low-output MC, 0.5 mV, elliptical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-sh-cartridge\"\u003eHana SH MK II\u003c\/a\u003e: Shibata high-output MC, 2 mV for MM inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-sl-cartridge\"\u003eHana SL MK II\u003c\/a\u003e: best-selling Shibata low-output MC, 0.4 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-sl-mono-mk-ii\"\u003eHana SL Mono MK II\u003c\/a\u003e: true mono Shibata MC, 0.4 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHana MH\u003c\/strong\u003e (this model)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-ml-cartridge\"\u003eHana ML\u003c\/a\u003e: Microline low-output MC, 0.4 mV, Umami Blue generator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-umami-blue\"\u003eHana Umami Blue\u003c\/a\u003e: Alnico Umami, boron cantilever, 0.4 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-umami-red\"\u003eHana Umami Red\u003c\/a\u003e: samarium-cobalt Umami, ebony and duralumin, 0.4 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-umami-black\"\u003eHana Umami Black\u003c\/a\u003e: flagship, diamond cantilever, neodymium OKD generator, 0.3 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 18px;background:#f7f6f2;border-left:3px solid #8d1935\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:600\"\u003ePlan your Hana system with Pearl Audio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px\"\u003ePearl Audio is an authorized Hana dealer. Arrange an audition in our Portland showroom, and ask us about trade-in pricing against your current cartridge. Call \u003ca href=\"tel:+15032222599\"\u003e(503) 222-2599\u003c\/a\u003e or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@pearlaudio.com?subject=Hana%20MH\"\u003esales@pearlaudio.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hana","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43189025669218,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2475\/2780\/files\/00-featured-square_af8a116d-38b8-4b7d-83b2-c03c533dd22e.jpg?v=1793181926"},{"product_id":"hana-el-cartridge","title":"Hana EL","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pa-d5\" style=\"color:#080808;line-height:1.6;font-size:15px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8d1935;font-weight:600\"\u003eHana · E Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:18px;line-height:1.45;font-weight:600\"\u003eThe classic affordable low-output moving coil: an Alnico-magnet Hana at 0.5 mV that gives a good MC phono stage the texture and imaging of far more expensive cartridges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display:inline-block;margin:0 0 18px;padding:4px 10px;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;border-radius:2px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003eOriginal E Series; Hana now also offers the E Series MK II ($550).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:1px;background:#d8d5ce;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e0.5 mV\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eoutput\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003eElliptical\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003esynthetic stylus, aluminum cantilever\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e2.0 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003etracking force\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e5 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eweight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eThe EL is hand-made by Excel Sound in Japan. It uses Alnico magnets and Hana's cross-shaped armature behind a synthetic elliptical stylus on a high-rigidity aluminum cantilever, all in the same 5 g moss-green body as the high-output EH. Output is 0.5 mV at 1 kHz from a 30 Ω coil. Hana's suggested load is above 300 Ω (the owner's manual says above 400 Ω), tracking force is 2 g, and trackability is rated at 70 µm at that weight. The warranty is two years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eHerb Reichert in Stereophile found the EL highly musical and exceptionally non-mechanical, and Positive Feedback called it a remarkable cartridge. The EL's character is involving rather than analytical: good texture, solid imaging and an easy, rhythmic flow. It needs a true MC phono stage or step-up transformer with roughly 60 dB of gain; the 0.5 mV output is comfortable for the MC inputs on Luxman and McIntosh integrateds and for dedicated MC stages, but it is not a match for an MM-only input. Loading of 300 to 500 Ω is a sensible starting point. At 5 g with an aluminum cantilever it suits light and medium-mass arms. If your phono stage only offers MM gain, choose the EH instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 20px\"\u003eThe EL is the entry to Hana's low-output cartridges, with the EH as its high-output twin and the SL MK II as the next step. On a trade-in, Musical Surroundings takes 30% off a new EL or EH for a worn one, 20% off for any other Hana, Clearaudio or DS Audio cartridge, and 10% off for any other brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eKey technologies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlnico magnet.\u003c\/strong\u003e An Alnico magnet in Hana's cross-coil generator, which Hana credits for the E series' bass and dynamics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSynthetic elliptical stylus.\u003c\/strong\u003e A bonded elliptical diamond on a rigid aluminum cantilever, tracking at 2 g with 70 µm trackability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand built in Japan.\u003c\/strong\u003e Built by Excel Sound, which makes the major parts in-house and assembles each cartridge by hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5 g, 15 mm tall.\u003c\/strong\u003e Light and low, so it suits almost any tonearm and headshell; two-year warranty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdetails open style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eLow-output moving coil (MC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eOutput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e0.5 mV at 1 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eInternal impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e30 Ω at 1 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eRecommended load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eGreater than 300 Ω (manual: greater than 400 Ω)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTracking force\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e2.0 g (70 µm trackability at 2 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCompliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eNot published by Hana\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e5 g (15 mm tall)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eStylus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eSynthetic elliptical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCantilever\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eAluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eMagnet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eAlnico\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eFrequency response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e15 Hz – 25 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eChannel separation \/ balance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e25 dB at 1 kHz \/ within 2 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eBody\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eMoss green\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eAlso available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eHana EH (2 mV high-output version for MM phono inputs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:13px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hanacartridges.com\/products\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHana cartridge range (hanacartridges.com)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eRebuilds and trade-in\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:14px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHana trade-in and re-tip exchange (Musical Surroundings).\u003c\/strong\u003e Trade in a worn EH or EL and a new one is 30% off ($332). Trade in any other Hana, Clearaudio or DS Audio cartridge and it is 20% off ($380); any other brand's cartridge earns 10% off ($427).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eHana re-tip exchange — EH or EL for a new EL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$332.50 \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(Hana does not retip; your worn cartridge is exchanged for a new one at 30% off)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Hana EH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$332.50 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $142.50)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Hana EL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$332.50 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $142.50)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Hana EH MK II\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$380 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $95)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Hana EL MK II\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$380 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $95)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Hana SH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$380 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $95)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Hana SL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$380 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $95)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Hana SH MK II\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$380 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $95)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Hana SL MK II\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$380 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $95)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eOther Hana cartridges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e6 more models qualify; use the trade-in selector on this page or ask us\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 22px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003eThe 30% re-tip exchange is Hana's replacement for retipping: a worn cartridge of the same series (working or not) is exchanged for a new one. Trade-ins of Musical Surroundings brands (Hana, Clearaudio, DS Audio) need an RA number and must arrive within 30 days of the invoice; other brands need an emailed photograph first. The Umami Blue and Red take other-brand trades only when the trade is worth more than $1,000 retail. Verified 2026-10-28. Source: Hana dealer price list, January 2026 (Musical Surroundings).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;border-bottom:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eWhere it sits in the range\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"\u003eThe Hana cartridges Pearl Audio stocks, from least to most expensive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-eh-cartridge\"\u003eHana EH\u003c\/a\u003e: entry high-output MC, 2 mV for MM inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHana EL\u003c\/strong\u003e (this model)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-sh-cartridge\"\u003eHana SH MK II\u003c\/a\u003e: Shibata high-output MC, 2 mV for MM inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-sl-cartridge\"\u003eHana SL MK II\u003c\/a\u003e: best-selling Shibata low-output MC, 0.4 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-sl-mono-mk-ii\"\u003eHana SL Mono MK II\u003c\/a\u003e: true mono Shibata MC, 0.4 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-mh-cartridge\"\u003eHana MH\u003c\/a\u003e: Microline high-output MC, 2 mV for MM inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-ml-cartridge\"\u003eHana ML\u003c\/a\u003e: Microline low-output MC, 0.4 mV, Umami Blue generator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-umami-blue\"\u003eHana Umami Blue\u003c\/a\u003e: Alnico Umami, boron cantilever, 0.4 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-umami-red\"\u003eHana Umami Red\u003c\/a\u003e: samarium-cobalt Umami, ebony and duralumin, 0.4 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-umami-black\"\u003eHana Umami Black\u003c\/a\u003e: flagship, diamond cantilever, neodymium OKD generator, 0.3 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 18px;background:#f7f6f2;border-left:3px solid #8d1935\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:600\"\u003ePlan your Hana system with Pearl Audio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px\"\u003ePearl Audio is an authorized Hana dealer. Arrange an audition in our Portland showroom, and ask us about trade-in pricing against your current cartridge. Call \u003ca href=\"tel:+15032222599\"\u003e(503) 222-2599\u003c\/a\u003e or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@pearlaudio.com?subject=Hana%20EL\"\u003esales@pearlaudio.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hana","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43189025701986,"sku":null,"price":475.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2475\/2780\/files\/00-featured-square_9f983b7d-3be2-4386-b244-f926c3753e91.jpg?v=1793181920"},{"product_id":"hana-eh-cartridge","title":"Hana EH","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pa-d5\" style=\"color:#080808;line-height:1.6;font-size:15px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8d1935;font-weight:600\"\u003eHana · E Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:18px;line-height:1.45;font-weight:600\"\u003eHana's entry-level high-output moving coil: a 2 mV design that plugs straight into a moving magnet phono input and is the natural first step up from the cartridge that came with your turntable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display:inline-block;margin:0 0 18px;padding:4px 10px;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;border-radius:2px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003eOriginal E Series; Hana now also offers the E Series MK II ($550).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:1px;background:#d8d5ce;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e2 mV\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eoutput, MM-input compatible\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003eElliptical\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003esynthetic stylus, aluminum cantilever\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e2.0 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003etracking force\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e5 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eweight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eThe EH is hand-built by Excel Sound in Japan and shares its moss-green body and 5 g weight with the low-output EL. Inside is Hana's cross-coil generator, which Hana credits for the cartridge's bass and dynamics, driving a synthetic elliptical stylus on a rigid aluminum cantilever. Output is 2 mV at 1 kHz with an internal impedance of 130 Ω, so it is designed to run into a standard 47 kΩ moving magnet input without a step-up transformer or a dedicated MC stage. Hana rates the EH for 2 g tracking force and 70 µm trackability at that weight, and backs it with a two-year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eReviewers describe the EH as smooth and easy-going, and L.L. Vinyl called it an audiophile bargain and a great introduction to MC reproduction. Because it works on an MM input, it is the Hana to choose for an integrated amplifier or receiver with a built-in phono stage, or for an entry-level outboard MM phono preamp. The 5 g body and aluminum cantilever make it a comfortable match for the light and medium-mass tonearms found on most modern turntables. Hana does not publish a compliance figure for the E Series; in practice the EH behaves like a medium-compliance cartridge. If your phono stage has a proper MC input with 60 dB or more of gain, the lower-output EL is the better buy at the same price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 20px\"\u003eThe EH is the entry to the Hana range, with the EL as its low-output twin and the S Series MK II as the next step. On a trade-in, Musical Surroundings takes 30% off a new EH or EL for a worn one, 20% off for any other Hana, Clearaudio or DS Audio cartridge, and 10% off for any other brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eKey technologies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlnico magnet.\u003c\/strong\u003e An Alnico magnet in Hana's cross-coil generator, which Hana credits for the E series' bass and dynamics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSynthetic elliptical stylus.\u003c\/strong\u003e A bonded elliptical diamond on a rigid aluminum cantilever, tracking at 2 g with 70 µm trackability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand built in Japan.\u003c\/strong\u003e Built by Excel Sound, which makes the major parts in-house and assembles each cartridge by hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5 g, 15 mm tall.\u003c\/strong\u003e Light and low, so it suits almost any tonearm and headshell; two-year warranty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdetails open style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eHigh-output moving coil (MC), for MM phono inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eOutput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e2 mV at 1 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eInternal impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e130 Ω at 1 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eRecommended load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e47 kΩ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTracking force\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e2.0 g (70 µm trackability at 2 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCompliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eNot published by Hana\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e5 g (15 mm tall)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eStylus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eSynthetic elliptical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCantilever\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eAluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eMagnet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eAlnico (shared with the Hana EL)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eFrequency response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e15 Hz – 25 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eChannel separation \/ balance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e25 dB at 1 kHz \/ within 2 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eBody\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eMoss green\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eAlso available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eHana EL (0.5 mV low-output version for MC phono stages)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:13px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hanacartridges.com\/products\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHana cartridge range (hanacartridges.com)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eRebuilds and trade-in\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:14px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHana trade-in and re-tip exchange (Musical Surroundings).\u003c\/strong\u003e Trade in a worn EH or EL and a new one is 30% off ($332). Trade in any other Hana, Clearaudio or DS Audio cartridge and it is 20% off ($380); any other brand's cartridge earns 10% off ($427).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eHana re-tip exchange — EH or EL for a new EH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$332.50 \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(Hana does not retip; your worn cartridge is exchanged for a new one at 30% off)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Hana EH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$332.50 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $142.50)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Hana EL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$332.50 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $142.50)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Hana EH MK II\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$380 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $95)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Hana EL MK II\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$380 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $95)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Hana SH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$380 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $95)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Hana SL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$380 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $95)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Hana SH MK II\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$380 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $95)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Hana SL MK II\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$380 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $95)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eOther Hana cartridges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e6 more models qualify; use the trade-in selector on this page or ask us\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 22px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003eThe 30% re-tip exchange is Hana's replacement for retipping: a worn cartridge of the same series (working or not) is exchanged for a new one. Trade-ins of Musical Surroundings brands (Hana, Clearaudio, DS Audio) need an RA number and must arrive within 30 days of the invoice; other brands need an emailed photograph first. The Umami Blue and Red take other-brand trades only when the trade is worth more than $1,000 retail. Verified 2026-10-28. Source: Hana dealer price list, January 2026 (Musical Surroundings).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;border-bottom:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eWhere it sits in the range\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"\u003eThe Hana cartridges Pearl Audio stocks, from least to most expensive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHana EH\u003c\/strong\u003e (this model)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-el-cartridge\"\u003eHana EL\u003c\/a\u003e: entry low-output MC, 0.5 mV, elliptical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-sh-cartridge\"\u003eHana SH MK II\u003c\/a\u003e: Shibata high-output MC, 2 mV for MM inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-sl-cartridge\"\u003eHana SL MK II\u003c\/a\u003e: best-selling Shibata low-output MC, 0.4 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-sl-mono-mk-ii\"\u003eHana SL Mono MK II\u003c\/a\u003e: true mono Shibata MC, 0.4 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-mh-cartridge\"\u003eHana MH\u003c\/a\u003e: Microline high-output MC, 2 mV for MM inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-ml-cartridge\"\u003eHana ML\u003c\/a\u003e: Microline low-output MC, 0.4 mV, Umami Blue generator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-umami-blue\"\u003eHana Umami Blue\u003c\/a\u003e: Alnico Umami, boron cantilever, 0.4 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-umami-red\"\u003eHana Umami Red\u003c\/a\u003e: samarium-cobalt Umami, ebony and duralumin, 0.4 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-umami-black\"\u003eHana Umami Black\u003c\/a\u003e: flagship, diamond cantilever, neodymium OKD generator, 0.3 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 18px;background:#f7f6f2;border-left:3px solid #8d1935\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:600\"\u003ePlan your Hana system with Pearl Audio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px\"\u003ePearl Audio is an authorized Hana dealer. Arrange an audition in our Portland showroom, and ask us about trade-in pricing against your current cartridge. Call \u003ca href=\"tel:+15032222599\"\u003e(503) 222-2599\u003c\/a\u003e or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@pearlaudio.com?subject=Hana%20EH\"\u003esales@pearlaudio.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hana","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43189025734754,"sku":null,"price":475.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2475\/2780\/files\/00-featured-square.jpg?v=1793181913"},{"product_id":"ruby-zl-moving-coil-cartridge","title":"Ruby Z Moving Coil Cartridge","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pa-d5\" style=\"color:#080808;line-height:1.6;font-size:15px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8d1935;font-weight:600\"\u003eBenz Micro · Ruby Z\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:18px;line-height:1.45;font-weight:600\"\u003eA warm, richly textured Benz Micro moving coil with a ruby-plate generator in a zebra wood body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display:inline-block;margin:0 0 18px;padding:4px 10px;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;border-radius:2px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003eLow-output (0.34 mV) version of the Ruby Z.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:1px;background:#d8d5ce;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e0.34 mV\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eoutput\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003eBoron\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003ecantilever, line-contact diamond\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e1.8–2.0 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003etracking force\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e10.7 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eweight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eThe Ruby Z is the fourth generation of Benz Micro's Ruby series and sits just below the flagship LP-S. Like the LP-S, it winds its coils on a small square ruby plate rather than an iron core. Ruby is light and non-magnetic, which keeps moving mass low and lets the cartridge pick up very fine detail from the groove. The generator is housed in a vented, machined zebra wood body. A 0.28 mm solid boron cantilever carries a mirror-polished nude line-contact diamond. Each one is hand-built in Switzerland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eReviewers hear the classic Benz balance: warm and natural, with sweet strings, full-bodied horns and a lot of texture, plus good dynamic snap and a believable sense of air around instruments. The Absolute Sound found it close to far more expensive cartridges at roughly half their price. It works best in a medium- to high-mass tonearm. At 0.34 mV it needs an MC phono stage with plenty of gain (about 60 dB or more) or a step-up transformer. If your phono stage has less gain, the Ruby ZH (0.7 mV) offers the same design at higher output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 20px\"\u003eThe Ruby Z sits one step below the LP-S and shares its generator; the Gullwing is the same generator in an open body. On a trade-in, Sierra Sound takes 10% off the Ruby Z for any working cartridge, 20% for a Benz ACE, Glider, Wood or Ruby, and 30% for a worn Ruby Z.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eKey technologies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRuby-plate generator.\u003c\/strong\u003e The coils are wound on a ruby plate instead of the iron cross, Benz's flagship generator architecture shared with the LP-S.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZebra wood and aluminum body.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 10.7 g body that is lighter than the ebony LP-S and suits a wider range of tonearms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid boron cantilever.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 0.28 mm boron rod carrying a mirror-polished nude line-contact diamond.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo outputs.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ruby Z (0.34 mV) for MC phono stages with plenty of gain, Ruby ZH (0.7 mV) for stages with moderate gain or tube phono stages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand built in Switzerland.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each cartridge is built and measured individually; break-in takes about 40 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdetails open style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eLow-output moving coil (MC), ruby-plate generator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eOutput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e0.34 mV (3.54 cm\/s)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eInternal impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e38 Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eRecommended load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e500–47,000 Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTracking force\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e1.8–2.2 g (1.8–2.0 g optimum)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eDynamic compliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e15 µm\/mN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTracking ability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e80 µm at 315 Hz, 2 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e10.7 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eStylus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eNude line-contact diamond, mirror polished (3 × 60 µm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCantilever\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eSolid boron rod, 0.28 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eBody\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eVented machined zebra wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eFrequency response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e10 Hz – 50 kHz ±1 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eChannel separation \/ balance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\u0026gt;35 dB at 1 kHz \/ \u0026lt;0.5 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eRecommended tonearm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eMedium to high mass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eAlso available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eRuby ZH (0.7 mV)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:13px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sierrasound.net\/benz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBenz Micro range at Sierra Sound (US distributor)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eRebuilds and trade-in\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:14px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenz Micro trade-in (Sierra Sound).\u003c\/strong\u003e Sierra Sound, Benz Micro's US distributor, takes a trade-in on every new Benz: 10% off with any working cartridge of any brand; 20% off with any ACE, Glider, Wood or Ruby; 30% off with a Ruby Z. One trade per cartridge purchase; the trade-in must be a working cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Ruby ZL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$3,360 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $1,440)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Ruby ZH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$3,360 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $1,440)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Ruby Z \/ Ruby 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$3,360 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $1,440)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Ref-S Wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$3,840 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $960)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Zebra Wood L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$3,840 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $960)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Zebra Wood M\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$3,840 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $960)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Zebra Wood H\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$3,840 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $960)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Wood SL \/ SM \/ SH (older Wood)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$3,840 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $960)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eOther Benz Micro cartridges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e11 more models qualify; use the trade-in selector on this page or ask us\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 22px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003eBenz Micro does not retip customer cartridges; trade-ins go back to Switzerland for factory refurbishment, and Sierra Sound sometimes has factory-refurbished units to exchange against a worn cartridge for about the cost of a repair (availability varies). The 10% tier also applies to working cartridges of other brands. Verified 2026-10-28. Source: Benz Micro official US dealer price list, August 2026 (Sierra Sound) and sierrasound.net.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;border-bottom:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eWhere it sits in the range\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"\u003eThe Benz Micro cartridges Pearl Audio stocks, from least to most expensive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-micro-glider-sh\"\u003eBenz Micro Glider SH\u003c\/a\u003e: open-body iron-cross classic, 2.5 mV for MM inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-micro-glider-sl\"\u003eBenz Micro Glider SL\u003c\/a\u003e: open-body iron-cross classic, 0.4 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-micro-glider-sm\"\u003eBenz Micro Glider SM\u003c\/a\u003e: open-body iron-cross classic, 0.8 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-zebra-wood-h-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Zebra Wood H\u003c\/a\u003e: iron-cross generator in zebra wood, 2.5 mV for MM inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-zebra-wood-l-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Zebra Wood L\u003c\/a\u003e: iron-cross generator in zebra wood, 0.4 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-zebra-wood-m-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Zebra Wood M\u003c\/a\u003e: iron-cross generator in zebra wood, 0.8 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-micro-reference-s-copper-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Ref-S Wood\u003c\/a\u003e: low-impedance myrtle wood model, 0.26 mV, 3.5 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-micro-gullwing-shr-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Gullwing SHR\u003c\/a\u003e: open brass body, ruby-plate generator, 0.7 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-micro-gullwing-slr-moving-coil-phono-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Gullwing SLR\u003c\/a\u003e: open brass body, ruby-plate generator, 0.34 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBenz Micro Ruby ZL\u003c\/strong\u003e (this model)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-micro-ruby-zh-phono-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Ruby ZH\u003c\/a\u003e: ruby-plate generator in zebra wood, 0.7 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-lp-s\"\u003eBenz Micro LP-S\u003c\/a\u003e: flagship, ebony body, ruby-plate generator, 0.34 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 22px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theabsolutesound.com\/articles\/benz-micro-ruby-z-moving-coil-cartridge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eThe Absolute Sound: Benz Micro Ruby Z Moving-Coil Cartridge\u003c\/a\u003e (Wayne Garcia, March 2024)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tonepublications.com\/analog\/review-the-benz-micro-ruby-z-cartridge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTONEAudio: Review: The Benz Micro Ruby Z Cartridge\u003c\/a\u003e (Lawrence Devoe, November 2012)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 18px;background:#f7f6f2;border-left:3px solid #8d1935\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:600\"\u003ePlan your Benz Micro system with Pearl Audio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px\"\u003ePearl Audio is an authorized Benz Micro dealer. Arrange an audition in our Portland showroom, and bring your current cartridge into the trade-in conversation. Call \u003ca href=\"tel:+15032222599\"\u003e(503) 222-2599\u003c\/a\u003e or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@pearlaudio.com?subject=Benz%20Micro%20Ruby%20ZL\"\u003esales@pearlaudio.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Benz Micro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43189801025634,"sku":null,"price":4800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2475\/2780\/files\/benz-ruby-z-cartridge.png?v=1786214415"},{"product_id":"benz-lp-s","title":"Benz LP-S Moving Coil Cartridge","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pa-d5\" style=\"color:#080808;line-height:1.6;font-size:15px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8d1935;font-weight:600\"\u003eBenz Micro · LP-S\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:18px;line-height:1.45;font-weight:600\"\u003eBenz Micro's flagship moving coil: an ebony-bodied, ruby-plate design known for sweet, natural treble and deep, focused bass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display:inline-block;margin:0 0 18px;padding:4px 10px;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;border-radius:2px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003eBenz Micro's flagship; Swiss hand built.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:1px;background:#d8d5ce;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e0.34 mV\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eoutput\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003eBoron\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003ecantilever, line-contact diamond\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e1.8–2.0 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003etracking force\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e16.4 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eweight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eThe LP-S sits at the top of the Benz Micro line and is hand-built in Switzerland. Its generator winds the coils on a small square plate of ruby instead of the usual iron core. Ruby is light and non-magnetic, so the moving system has very little mass and none of the magnetic drag an iron core adds. Benz pairs that low-mass generator with a heavy brass frame inside a vented, machined ebony body. The idea is a lively moving system on a solid, well-damped base. A 0.28 mm solid boron cantilever carries a mirror-polished nude line-contact diamond. At about 16 grams, it is one of the heavier cartridges you can buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eReviewers describe the LP-S as high in resolution and very quiet, with a sweet, lifelike top end and a composed upper midrange that doesn't glare. Big orchestral climaxes stay clear rather than compressed, and bass is weighty and well defined. Its weight is the main setup consideration. It needs a medium- to high-mass tonearm that can balance a 16 g cartridge, so check your arm's counterweight range before you buy. At 0.34 mV it also needs an MC phono stage with plenty of gain (about 60 dB or more) or a step-up transformer. It is for listeners with a serious turntable and arm who want a warm, full-bodied sound without giving up detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 20px\"\u003eThe LP-S is the top of the Benz line, and the Ruby Z and Gullwing below it use the same ruby-plate generator in lighter bodies. Benz Micro's trade-in program is at its most generous here: Sierra Sound takes 10% off for any working cartridge, 20% for most Benz models and 30% for an LP-S or Ruby Z.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eKey technologies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRuby-plate generator.\u003c\/strong\u003e The coils are wound on a ruby plate, the architecture Benz reserves for its top cartridges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEbony body with brass.\u003c\/strong\u003e A dense 16.4 g ebony-and-brass body damps the generator; its weight suits medium- and high-mass tonearms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid boron cantilever.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 0.28 mm boron rod carrying a mirror-polished nude line-contact diamond (3 × 60 µm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e38 Ω coils.\u003c\/strong\u003e Loads happily from 500 Ω upward, so most MC phono stages and step-up transformers work without fuss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDynamic compliance 15 µm\/mN.\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium compliance; 1.8–2.0 g tracking force.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdetails open style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eLow-output moving coil (MC), ruby-plate generator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eOutput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e0.34 mV (3.54 cm\/s)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eInternal impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e38 Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eRecommended load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e500–47,000 Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTracking force\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e1.8–2.2 g (1.8–2.0 g optimum)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eDynamic compliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e15 µm\/mN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTracking ability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e80 µm at 315 Hz, 2 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e16.4 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eStylus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eNude line-contact diamond, mirror polished (3 × 60 µm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCantilever\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eSolid boron rod, 0.28 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eBody\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eVented machined ebony with brass frame\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eFrequency response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e10 Hz – 50 kHz ±1 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eChannel separation \/ balance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\u0026gt;35 dB at 1 kHz \/ \u0026lt;0.5 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eRecommended tonearm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eMedium to high mass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eBreak-in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eAbout 40 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:13px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sierrasound.net\/benz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBenz Micro range at Sierra Sound (US distributor)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eRebuilds and trade-in\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:14px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenz Micro trade-in (Sierra Sound).\u003c\/strong\u003e Sierra Sound, Benz Micro's US distributor, takes a trade-in on every new Benz: 10% off with any working cartridge of any brand; 20% off with any ACE, Glider, Wood, Gullwing, Ruby or LP; 30% off with an LP-S. One trade per cartridge purchase; the trade-in must be a working cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro LP-S\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$4,200 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $1,800)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro LP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$4,200 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $1,800)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Ruby ZL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$4,200 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $1,800)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Ruby ZH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$4,200 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $1,800)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Ruby Z \/ Ruby 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$4,200 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $1,800)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Gullwing SLR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$4,800 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $1,200)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Gullwing SHR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$4,800 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $1,200)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Ref-S Wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$4,800 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $1,200)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eOther Benz Micro cartridges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e11 more models qualify; use the trade-in selector on this page or ask us\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 22px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003eBenz Micro does not retip customer cartridges; trade-ins go back to Switzerland for factory refurbishment, and Sierra Sound sometimes has factory-refurbished units to exchange against a worn cartridge for about the cost of a repair (availability varies). The 10% tier also applies to working cartridges of other brands. Verified 2026-10-28. Source: Benz Micro official US dealer price list, August 2026 (Sierra Sound) and sierrasound.net.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;border-bottom:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eWhere it sits in the range\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"\u003eThe Benz Micro cartridges Pearl Audio stocks, from least to most expensive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-micro-glider-sh\"\u003eBenz Micro Glider SH\u003c\/a\u003e: open-body iron-cross classic, 2.5 mV for MM inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-micro-glider-sl\"\u003eBenz Micro Glider SL\u003c\/a\u003e: open-body iron-cross classic, 0.4 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-micro-glider-sm\"\u003eBenz Micro Glider SM\u003c\/a\u003e: open-body iron-cross classic, 0.8 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-zebra-wood-h-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Zebra Wood H\u003c\/a\u003e: iron-cross generator in zebra wood, 2.5 mV for MM inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-zebra-wood-l-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Zebra Wood L\u003c\/a\u003e: iron-cross generator in zebra wood, 0.4 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-zebra-wood-m-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Zebra Wood M\u003c\/a\u003e: iron-cross generator in zebra wood, 0.8 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-micro-reference-s-copper-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Ref-S Wood\u003c\/a\u003e: low-impedance myrtle wood model, 0.26 mV, 3.5 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-micro-gullwing-shr-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Gullwing SHR\u003c\/a\u003e: open brass body, ruby-plate generator, 0.7 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-micro-gullwing-slr-moving-coil-phono-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Gullwing SLR\u003c\/a\u003e: open brass body, ruby-plate generator, 0.34 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ruby-zl-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Ruby ZL\u003c\/a\u003e: ruby-plate generator in zebra wood, 0.34 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-micro-ruby-zh-phono-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Ruby ZH\u003c\/a\u003e: ruby-plate generator in zebra wood, 0.7 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBenz Micro LP-S\u003c\/strong\u003e (this model)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 22px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/6moons.com\/audioreviews\/benz\/1.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e6moons: Benz Micro LP-S review\u003c\/a\u003e (Steve Marsh)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theabsolutesound.com\/articles\/2023-editors-choice-best-phono-cartridges-5000-to-10000\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eThe Absolute Sound: 2023 Editors' Choice, Best Phono Cartridges\u003c\/a\u003e (June 2023)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 18px;background:#f7f6f2;border-left:3px solid #8d1935\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:600\"\u003ePlan your Benz Micro system with Pearl Audio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px\"\u003ePearl Audio is an authorized Benz Micro dealer. Arrange an audition in our Portland showroom, and bring your current cartridge into the trade-in conversation. Call \u003ca href=\"tel:+15032222599\"\u003e(503) 222-2599\u003c\/a\u003e or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@pearlaudio.com?subject=Benz%20Micro%20LP-S\"\u003esales@pearlaudio.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Benz Micro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43189807284322,"sku":null,"price":6000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2475\/2780\/files\/Benz-lp-s-cartridge-1.png?v=1786214336"},{"product_id":"benz-zebra-wood-l-moving-coil-cartridge","title":"Benz Zebra Wood L Moving Coil Cartridge","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pa-d5\" style=\"color:#080808;line-height:1.6;font-size:15px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8d1935;font-weight:600\"\u003eBenz Micro · Zebra Wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:18px;line-height:1.45;font-weight:600\"\u003eA warm, sweet-sounding Swiss moving coil that pairs Benz Micro's classic iron-cross generator with a zebra wood body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display:inline-block;margin:0 0 18px;padding:4px 10px;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;border-radius:2px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003eLow-output (0.4 mV) version of the Zebra Wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:1px;background:#d8d5ce;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e0.4 mV\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eoutput\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003eBoron\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003ecantilever, line-contact diamond\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e1.7–2.0 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003etracking force\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e9.6 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eweight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eThe Zebra Wood was the first new Benz Micro cartridge in over a decade, and it follows the long-running Wood SL. It combines the zebra wood body of the Ruby Z with the iron-cross generator of the Wood series. Zebra wood is denser than the wood Benz used before, and the vented, machined body helps control resonance. Inside, a 0.28 mm solid boron cantilever carries a mirror-polished nude line-contact diamond. Each one is hand-built in Switzerland. The Zebra L is the low-output version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eThe iron-cross generator gives the Zebra Wood the warm, sweet tonal balance Benz is known for. It is an easy cartridge to live with across many systems and kinds of music. It works best in a medium- to high-mass tonearm. At 0.4 mV, it needs an MC phono stage with plenty of gain (about 60 dB or more) or a step-up transformer. Loading is flexible, from 100 Ω up. If your phono stage gain is more modest, the Zebra M (0.8 mV) and Zebra H (2.5 mV, MM-input compatible) offer the same design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 20px\"\u003eThe Zebra Wood is the step up from the Glider: the same iron-cross generator in a wooden body that adds body and warmth. Sierra Sound's trade-in program takes 10% off for any working cartridge, 20% for a Benz ACE, Glider or older Wood, and 30% for a worn Zebra Wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eKey technologies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZebra wood body.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 9.6 g zebrano-and-aluminum body around Benz's iron-cross generator; the wood adds the warmth the Wood series is known for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIron-cross generator.\u003c\/strong\u003e Benz Micro's classic cross-shaped armature, hand-wound in Switzerland.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid boron cantilever.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 0.28 mm boron rod with a mirror-polished nude line-contact diamond (3 × 60 µm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree outputs.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Zebra Wood is wound for 0.4 mV (L), 0.8 mV (M) or 2.5 mV (H); the H plays into a moving-magnet input.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDynamic compliance 15 µm\/mN.\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium compliance for medium-mass tonearms; 1.7–2.0 g tracking force.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdetails open style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eLow-output moving coil (MC), iron-cross generator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eOutput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e0.4 mV (3.54 cm\/s)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eInternal impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e12 Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eRecommended load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e100–47,000 Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTracking force\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e1.7–2.0 g (1.7–1.8 g optimum)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eDynamic compliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e15 µm\/mN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTracking ability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e80 µm at 315 Hz, 2 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e9.6 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eStylus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eNude line-contact diamond, mirror polished (3 × 60 µm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCantilever\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eSolid boron rod, 0.28 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eBody\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eVented machined zebra wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eFrequency response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e20 Hz – 20 kHz ±1 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eChannel separation \/ balance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\u0026gt;35 dB at 1 kHz \/ \u0026lt;0.5 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eRecommended tonearm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eMedium to high mass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eAlso available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eZebra M (0.8 mV) and Zebra H (2.5 mV)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:13px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sierrasound.net\/benz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBenz Micro range at Sierra Sound (US distributor)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eRebuilds and trade-in\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:14px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenz Micro trade-in (Sierra Sound).\u003c\/strong\u003e Sierra Sound, Benz Micro's US distributor, takes a trade-in on every new Benz: 10% off with any working cartridge of any brand; 20% off with a Benz ACE, Glider or older Wood; 30% off with a Zebra Wood. One trade per cartridge purchase; the trade-in must be a working cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Zebra Wood L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$1,820 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $780)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Zebra Wood M\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$1,820 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $780)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Zebra Wood H\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$1,820 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $780)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Wood SL \/ SM \/ SH (older Wood)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$2,080 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $520)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Glider SL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$2,080 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $520)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Glider SM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$2,080 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $520)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Glider SH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$2,080 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $520)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Glider (older)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$2,080 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $520)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eOther Benz Micro cartridges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e11 more models qualify; use the trade-in selector on this page or ask us\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 22px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003eBenz Micro does not retip customer cartridges; trade-ins go back to Switzerland for factory refurbishment, and Sierra Sound sometimes has factory-refurbished units to exchange against a worn cartridge for about the cost of a repair (availability varies). The 10% tier also applies to working cartridges of other brands. Verified 2026-10-28. Source: Benz Micro official US dealer price list, August 2026 (Sierra Sound) and sierrasound.net.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;border-bottom:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eWhere it sits in the range\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"\u003eThe Benz Micro cartridges Pearl Audio stocks, from least to most expensive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-micro-glider-sh\"\u003eBenz Micro Glider SH\u003c\/a\u003e: open-body iron-cross classic, 2.5 mV for MM inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-micro-glider-sl\"\u003eBenz Micro Glider SL\u003c\/a\u003e: open-body iron-cross classic, 0.4 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-micro-glider-sm\"\u003eBenz Micro Glider SM\u003c\/a\u003e: open-body iron-cross classic, 0.8 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-zebra-wood-h-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Zebra Wood H\u003c\/a\u003e: iron-cross generator in zebra wood, 2.5 mV for MM inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBenz Micro Zebra Wood L\u003c\/strong\u003e (this model)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-zebra-wood-m-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Zebra Wood M\u003c\/a\u003e: iron-cross generator in zebra wood, 0.8 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-micro-reference-s-copper-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Ref-S Wood\u003c\/a\u003e: low-impedance myrtle wood model, 0.26 mV, 3.5 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-micro-gullwing-shr-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Gullwing SHR\u003c\/a\u003e: open brass body, ruby-plate generator, 0.7 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-micro-gullwing-slr-moving-coil-phono-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Gullwing SLR\u003c\/a\u003e: open brass body, ruby-plate generator, 0.34 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ruby-zl-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Ruby ZL\u003c\/a\u003e: ruby-plate generator in zebra wood, 0.34 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-micro-ruby-zh-phono-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Ruby ZH\u003c\/a\u003e: ruby-plate generator in zebra wood, 0.7 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-lp-s\"\u003eBenz Micro LP-S\u003c\/a\u003e: flagship, ebony body, ruby-plate generator, 0.34 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 18px;background:#f7f6f2;border-left:3px solid #8d1935\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:600\"\u003ePlan your Benz Micro system with Pearl Audio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px\"\u003ePearl Audio is an authorized Benz Micro dealer. Arrange an audition in our Portland showroom, and bring your current cartridge into the trade-in conversation. Call \u003ca href=\"tel:+15032222599\"\u003e(503) 222-2599\u003c\/a\u003e or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@pearlaudio.com?subject=Benz%20Micro%20Zebra%20Wood%20L\"\u003esales@pearlaudio.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Benz Micro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43189821407330,"sku":null,"price":2600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2475\/2780\/files\/benz-micro-Zebra.png?v=1786215355"},{"product_id":"benz-zebra-wood-m-moving-coil-cartridge","title":"Benz Zebra Wood M Moving Coil Cartridge","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pa-d5\" style=\"color:#080808;line-height:1.6;font-size:15px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8d1935;font-weight:600\"\u003eBenz Micro · Zebra Wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:18px;line-height:1.45;font-weight:600\"\u003eThe medium-output Zebra Wood: Benz Micro's warm, sweet iron-cross moving coil, built for phono stages with moderate gain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display:inline-block;margin:0 0 18px;padding:4px 10px;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;border-radius:2px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003eMedium-output (0.8 mV) version of the Zebra Wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:1px;background:#d8d5ce;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e0.8 mV\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eoutput\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003eBoron\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003ecantilever, line-contact diamond\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e1.7–2.0 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003etracking force\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e9.6 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eweight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eThe Zebra Wood was the first new Benz Micro cartridge in over a decade, and it follows the long-running Wood SL. It combines the zebra wood body of the Ruby Z with the iron-cross generator of the Wood series. Zebra wood is denser than the wood Benz used before, and the vented, machined body helps control resonance. Inside, a 0.28 mm solid boron cantilever carries a mirror-polished nude line-contact diamond. Each one is hand-built in Switzerland. The Zebra M is the medium-output version, at 0.8 mV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eThe iron-cross generator gives the Zebra Wood the warm, sweet tonal balance Benz is known for. It is an easy cartridge to live with across many systems and kinds of music. The M's extra output makes it a good match for MC phono stages and tube stages with moderate gain, where a 0.4 mV cartridge would be short on gain. Loading is flexible, from 100 Ω up. It works best in a medium- to high-mass tonearm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 20px\"\u003eThe Zebra Wood M is the version for phono stages with 55–60 dB of gain, and it sits between the Glider and the Ref-S in the range. Sierra Sound's trade-in program takes 10% off for any working cartridge, 20% for a Benz ACE, Glider or older Wood, and 30% for a worn Zebra Wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eKey technologies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZebra wood body.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 9.6 g zebrano-and-aluminum body around Benz's iron-cross generator; the wood adds the warmth the Wood series is known for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIron-cross generator.\u003c\/strong\u003e Benz Micro's classic cross-shaped armature, hand-wound in Switzerland.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid boron cantilever.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 0.28 mm boron rod with a mirror-polished nude line-contact diamond (3 × 60 µm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree outputs.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Zebra Wood is wound for 0.4 mV (L), 0.8 mV (M) or 2.5 mV (H); the H plays into a moving-magnet input.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDynamic compliance 15 µm\/mN.\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium compliance for medium-mass tonearms; 1.7–2.0 g tracking force.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdetails open style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eMedium-output moving coil (MC), iron-cross generator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eOutput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e0.8 mV (3.54 cm\/s)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eInternal impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e24 Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eRecommended load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e100–47,000 Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTracking force\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e1.7–2.0 g (1.7–1.8 g optimum)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eDynamic compliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e15 µm\/mN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTracking ability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e80 µm at 315 Hz, 2 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e9.6 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eStylus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eNude line-contact diamond, mirror polished (3 × 60 µm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCantilever\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eSolid boron rod, 0.28 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eBody\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eVented machined zebra wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eFrequency response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e20 Hz – 20 kHz ±1 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eChannel separation \/ balance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\u0026gt;35 dB at 1 kHz \/ \u0026lt;0.5 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eRecommended tonearm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eMedium to high mass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eAlso available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eZebra L (0.4 mV) and Zebra H (2.5 mV)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:13px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sierrasound.net\/benz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBenz Micro range at Sierra Sound (US distributor)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eRebuilds and trade-in\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:14px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenz Micro trade-in (Sierra Sound).\u003c\/strong\u003e Sierra Sound, Benz Micro's US distributor, takes a trade-in on every new Benz: 10% off with any working cartridge of any brand; 20% off with a Benz ACE, Glider or older Wood; 30% off with a Zebra Wood. One trade per cartridge purchase; the trade-in must be a working cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Zebra Wood L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$1,820 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $780)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Zebra Wood M\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$1,820 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $780)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Zebra Wood H\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$1,820 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $780)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Wood SL \/ SM \/ SH (older Wood)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$2,080 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $520)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Glider SL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$2,080 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $520)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Glider SM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$2,080 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $520)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Glider SH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$2,080 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $520)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Glider (older)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$2,080 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $520)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eOther Benz Micro cartridges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e11 more models qualify; use the trade-in selector on this page or ask us\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 22px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003eBenz Micro does not retip customer cartridges; trade-ins go back to Switzerland for factory refurbishment, and Sierra Sound sometimes has factory-refurbished units to exchange against a worn cartridge for about the cost of a repair (availability varies). The 10% tier also applies to working cartridges of other brands. Verified 2026-10-28. Source: Benz Micro official US dealer price list, August 2026 (Sierra Sound) and sierrasound.net.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;border-bottom:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eWhere it sits in the range\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"\u003eThe Benz Micro cartridges Pearl Audio stocks, from least to most expensive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-micro-glider-sh\"\u003eBenz Micro Glider SH\u003c\/a\u003e: open-body iron-cross classic, 2.5 mV for MM inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-micro-glider-sl\"\u003eBenz Micro Glider SL\u003c\/a\u003e: open-body iron-cross classic, 0.4 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-micro-glider-sm\"\u003eBenz Micro Glider SM\u003c\/a\u003e: open-body iron-cross classic, 0.8 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-zebra-wood-h-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Zebra Wood H\u003c\/a\u003e: iron-cross generator in zebra wood, 2.5 mV for MM inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-zebra-wood-l-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Zebra Wood L\u003c\/a\u003e: iron-cross generator in zebra wood, 0.4 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBenz Micro Zebra Wood M\u003c\/strong\u003e (this model)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-micro-reference-s-copper-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Ref-S Wood\u003c\/a\u003e: low-impedance myrtle wood model, 0.26 mV, 3.5 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-micro-gullwing-shr-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Gullwing SHR\u003c\/a\u003e: open brass body, ruby-plate generator, 0.7 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-micro-gullwing-slr-moving-coil-phono-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Gullwing SLR\u003c\/a\u003e: open brass body, ruby-plate generator, 0.34 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ruby-zl-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Ruby ZL\u003c\/a\u003e: ruby-plate generator in zebra wood, 0.34 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-micro-ruby-zh-phono-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Ruby ZH\u003c\/a\u003e: ruby-plate generator in zebra wood, 0.7 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-lp-s\"\u003eBenz Micro LP-S\u003c\/a\u003e: flagship, ebony body, ruby-plate generator, 0.34 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 18px;background:#f7f6f2;border-left:3px solid #8d1935\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:600\"\u003ePlan your Benz Micro system with Pearl Audio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px\"\u003ePearl Audio is an authorized Benz Micro dealer. Arrange an audition in our Portland showroom, and bring your current cartridge into the trade-in conversation. Call \u003ca href=\"tel:+15032222599\"\u003e(503) 222-2599\u003c\/a\u003e or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@pearlaudio.com?subject=Benz%20Micro%20Zebra%20Wood%20M\"\u003esales@pearlaudio.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Benz Micro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43189821997154,"sku":null,"price":2600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2475\/2780\/files\/benz-micro-Zebra.png?v=1786215355"},{"product_id":"benz-zebra-wood-h-moving-coil-cartridge","title":"Benz Zebra Wood H Moving Coil Cartridge","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pa-d5\" style=\"color:#080808;line-height:1.6;font-size:15px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8d1935;font-weight:600\"\u003eBenz Micro · Zebra Wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:18px;line-height:1.45;font-weight:600\"\u003eA high-output Swiss moving coil that plays straight into a moving-magnet phono input, with Benz Micro's warm, sweet sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display:inline-block;margin:0 0 18px;padding:4px 10px;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;border-radius:2px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003eHigh-output (2.5 mV) version; works with a moving-magnet input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:1px;background:#d8d5ce;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e2.5 mV\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eoutput, MM-input compatible\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003eBoron\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003ecantilever, line-contact diamond\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e1.7–2.0 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003etracking force\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e9.6 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eweight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eThe Zebra Wood was the first new Benz Micro cartridge in over a decade, and it follows the long-running Wood SL. It combines the zebra wood body of the Ruby Z with the iron-cross generator of the Wood series. Zebra wood is denser than the wood Benz used before, and the vented, machined body helps control resonance. Inside, a 0.28 mm solid boron cantilever carries a mirror-polished nude line-contact diamond. Each one is hand-built in Switzerland. The Zebra H is the high-output version, at 2.5 mV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eThe iron-cross generator gives the Zebra Wood the warm, sweet tonal balance Benz is known for. It is an easy cartridge to live with across many systems and kinds of music. At 2.5 mV, the H can run into a standard MM phono input, so you don't need an MC stage or step-up transformer. That makes it a good way to hear a hand-built moving coil on an integrated amplifier or phono stage that only has an MM input. Load it at 1,000 Ω or higher (the standard 47 kΩ MM setting works). It works best in a medium- to high-mass tonearm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 20px\"\u003eThe Zebra Wood H is the way to get a Benz moving coil into a system with only a moving-magnet phono input, and the Glider SH does the same one step down. Sierra Sound's trade-in program takes 10% off for any working cartridge, 20% for a Benz ACE, Glider or older Wood, and 30% for a worn Zebra Wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eKey technologies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZebra wood body.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 9.6 g zebrano-and-aluminum body around Benz's iron-cross generator; the wood adds the warmth the Wood series is known for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIron-cross generator.\u003c\/strong\u003e Benz Micro's classic cross-shaped armature, hand-wound in Switzerland.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid boron cantilever.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 0.28 mm boron rod with a mirror-polished nude line-contact diamond (3 × 60 µm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree outputs.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Zebra Wood is wound for 0.4 mV (L), 0.8 mV (M) or 2.5 mV (H); the H plays into a moving-magnet input.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDynamic compliance 15 µm\/mN.\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium compliance for medium-mass tonearms; 1.7–2.0 g tracking force.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdetails open style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eHigh-output moving coil (MC), iron-cross generator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eOutput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e2.5 mV (3.54 cm\/s)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eInternal impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e95 Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eRecommended load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e1,000–47,000 Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTracking force\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e1.7–2.0 g (1.7–1.8 g optimum)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eDynamic compliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e15 µm\/mN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTracking ability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e80 µm at 315 Hz, 2 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e9.6 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eStylus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eNude line-contact diamond, mirror polished (3 × 60 µm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCantilever\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eSolid boron rod, 0.28 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eBody\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eVented machined zebra wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eFrequency response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e20 Hz – 20 kHz ±1 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eChannel separation \/ balance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\u0026gt;35 dB at 1 kHz \/ \u0026lt;0.5 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eRecommended tonearm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eMedium to high mass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eAlso available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eZebra L (0.4 mV) and Zebra M (0.8 mV)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:13px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sierrasound.net\/benz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBenz Micro range at Sierra Sound (US distributor)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eRebuilds and trade-in\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:14px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenz Micro trade-in (Sierra Sound).\u003c\/strong\u003e Sierra Sound, Benz Micro's US distributor, takes a trade-in on every new Benz: 10% off with any working cartridge of any brand; 20% off with a Benz ACE, Glider or older Wood; 30% off with a Zebra Wood. One trade per cartridge purchase; the trade-in must be a working cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Zebra Wood L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$1,820 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $780)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Zebra Wood M\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$1,820 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $780)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Zebra Wood H\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$1,820 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $780)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Wood SL \/ SM \/ SH (older Wood)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$2,080 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $520)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Glider SL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$2,080 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $520)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Glider SM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$2,080 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $520)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Glider SH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$2,080 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $520)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Benz Micro Glider (older)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$2,080 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $520)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eOther Benz Micro cartridges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e11 more models qualify; use the trade-in selector on this page or ask us\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 22px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003eBenz Micro does not retip customer cartridges; trade-ins go back to Switzerland for factory refurbishment, and Sierra Sound sometimes has factory-refurbished units to exchange against a worn cartridge for about the cost of a repair (availability varies). The 10% tier also applies to working cartridges of other brands. Verified 2026-10-28. Source: Benz Micro official US dealer price list, August 2026 (Sierra Sound) and sierrasound.net.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;border-bottom:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eWhere it sits in the range\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"\u003eThe Benz Micro cartridges Pearl Audio stocks, from least to most expensive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-micro-glider-sh\"\u003eBenz Micro Glider SH\u003c\/a\u003e: open-body iron-cross classic, 2.5 mV for MM inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-micro-glider-sl\"\u003eBenz Micro Glider SL\u003c\/a\u003e: open-body iron-cross classic, 0.4 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-micro-glider-sm\"\u003eBenz Micro Glider SM\u003c\/a\u003e: open-body iron-cross classic, 0.8 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBenz Micro Zebra Wood H\u003c\/strong\u003e (this model)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-zebra-wood-l-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Zebra Wood L\u003c\/a\u003e: iron-cross generator in zebra wood, 0.4 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-zebra-wood-m-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Zebra Wood M\u003c\/a\u003e: iron-cross generator in zebra wood, 0.8 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-micro-reference-s-copper-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Ref-S Wood\u003c\/a\u003e: low-impedance myrtle wood model, 0.26 mV, 3.5 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-micro-gullwing-shr-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Gullwing SHR\u003c\/a\u003e: open brass body, ruby-plate generator, 0.7 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-micro-gullwing-slr-moving-coil-phono-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Gullwing SLR\u003c\/a\u003e: open brass body, ruby-plate generator, 0.34 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ruby-zl-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Ruby ZL\u003c\/a\u003e: ruby-plate generator in zebra wood, 0.34 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-micro-ruby-zh-phono-cartridge\"\u003eBenz Micro Ruby ZH\u003c\/a\u003e: ruby-plate generator in zebra wood, 0.7 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/benz-lp-s\"\u003eBenz Micro LP-S\u003c\/a\u003e: flagship, ebony body, ruby-plate generator, 0.34 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 18px;background:#f7f6f2;border-left:3px solid #8d1935\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:600\"\u003ePlan your Benz Micro system with Pearl Audio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px\"\u003ePearl Audio is an authorized Benz Micro dealer. Arrange an audition in our Portland showroom, and bring your current cartridge into the trade-in conversation. Call \u003ca href=\"tel:+15032222599\"\u003e(503) 222-2599\u003c\/a\u003e or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@pearlaudio.com?subject=Benz%20Micro%20Zebra%20Wood%20H\"\u003esales@pearlaudio.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Benz Micro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43189824028770,"sku":null,"price":2600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2475\/2780\/files\/benz-micro-Zebra.png?v=1786215355"},{"product_id":"clearaudio-maestro-v2-ebony-moving-magnet-phono-cartridge","title":"Maestro V2 Ebony Moving Magnet Phono Cartridge","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pa-d5\" style=\"color:#080808;line-height:1.6;font-size:15px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8d1935;font-weight:600\"\u003eClearaudio · MM V2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:18px;line-height:1.45;font-weight:600\"\u003eA moving magnet with a boron cantilever and Shibata stylus that has some of the speed and openness of a good moving coil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:1px;background:#d8d5ce;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e3.6 mV\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eoutput\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003eBoron\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003ecantilever, Shibata diamond\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e2.2 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003etracking force\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e8.4 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eweight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eThe Maestro V2 is the most sophisticated cartridge in Clearaudio's V2 MM range. It shares the range's high-output generator and hand-polished ebony body. It adds a boron cantilever and a Shibata-profile diamond, a fine line-contact shape that traces the groove more closely than an elliptical. Its compliance is a little higher than its siblings', and channel balance is held to 0.3 dB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eStereophile's Michael Fremer found the Maestro V2 unusually fast and clean for a moving magnet, with a rich, open, detailed midrange. He could listen for hours without fatigue. Orchestral weight and male voices impressed him, and it beat a well-known rival MM for dynamics and slam. A good moving coil still goes further in top-end air and extension. With 3.6 mV of output, it runs into any standard MM input at 47 kΩ. Clearaudio rates it at 100 pF, and your tonearm cable already adds some of that. A medium-mass tonearm and 2.2 g tracking force are the place to start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 20px\"\u003eThe Maestro V2 sits above the Virtuoso V2 and below the flagship Charisma V2.1. On a trade-in, Musical Surroundings takes 20% off a new Clearaudio for any Clearaudio, Hana or DS Audio cartridge (or with one of its turntable packages) and 10% off for any other brand; a worn Maestro V2 is exchanged for a new one at $900 instead of $1,500.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eKey technologies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eV2 moving-magnet generator.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same high-output generator across Clearaudio's MM range; each cartridge is measured and graded, so the dearer models have more closely matched channels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-polished ebony body.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ebony chosen for its resistance to resonance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoron cantilever.\u003c\/strong\u003e The first V2 MM with a boron cantilever, with a Shibata line-contact diamond.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e0.3 dB channel balance.\u003c\/strong\u003e With slightly higher 16 µm\/mN compliance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard MM loading.\u003c\/strong\u003e 47 kΩ and 100 pF, so it works with any moving-magnet input; two-year warranty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdetails open style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eMoving magnet (MM), high output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eOutput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eApprox. 3.6 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm\/s)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eRecommended load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e47 kΩ, 100 pF (standard MM input)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCoil impedance \/ inductance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e660 Ω \/ 400 mH at 1 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTracking force\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e2.2 g ±0.3 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCompliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e16 µm\/mN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTracking ability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e80 µm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e8.4 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eStylus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eShibata diamond\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCantilever\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eBoron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eBody\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eHand-polished ebony\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eFrequency response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e20 Hz – 20 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eChannel separation \/ balance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e25 dB \/ 0.3 dB at 1 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eAlso available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eVirtuoso V2 (step down); Charisma V2 (step up)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:13px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.clearaudio.de\/en\/produkt-tonabnehmer-virtuoso-v2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eClearaudio Maestro V2 product page and specifications\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eRebuilds and trade-in\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:14px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClearaudio trade-in and retip exchange (Musical Surroundings).\u003c\/strong\u003e Trade in a worn Maestro V2 and a new one is $900 (40% off) on Clearaudio's retip exchange. Trade in any other Clearaudio, Hana or DS Audio cartridge, or buy with a Musical Surroundings turntable package, and it is 20% off ($1,200); a cartridge of any other brand earns 10% off ($1,350).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eClearaudio retip exchange — Maestro V2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$900 \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(Clearaudio does not retip in the field; your worn Maestro V2 is exchanged for a new one at this price)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Clearaudio Maestro V2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$900 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $600)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Clearaudio Maestro Wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$900 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $600)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Clearaudio Concept MC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$1,200 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $300)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Clearaudio Concept MC Signature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$1,200 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $300)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Clearaudio Talisman V2.1 Gold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$1,200 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $300)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Clearaudio Concerto V2.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$1,200 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $300)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Clearaudio Stradivari V2.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$1,200 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $300)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Clearaudio Jubilee MC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$1,200 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $300)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eOther Clearaudio cartridges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e20 more models qualify; use the trade-in selector on this page or ask us\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 22px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade-ins of Musical Surroundings brands (Clearaudio, Hana, DS Audio) need an RA number and must arrive within 30 days of the invoice, or full price is charged; other brands need an emailed photograph first. Verified 2026-10-28. Source: Clearaudio dealer price list, January 2026 (Musical Surroundings).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;border-bottom:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eWhere it sits in the range\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"\u003eThe Clearaudio cartridges Pearl Audio stocks, from least to most expensive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/clearaudio-concept-mm-v2-cartridge\"\u003eClearaudio Concept MM V2\u003c\/a\u003e: entry MM, aluminum body, 3.3 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/clearaudio-performer-v2-ebony-mm-cartridge\"\u003eClearaudio Performer V2\u003c\/a\u003e: first ebony MM, elliptical, 3.3 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/artist-v2-ebony-mm-cartridge\"\u003eClearaudio Artist V2\u003c\/a\u003e: ebony MM, tighter channel matching, 3.6 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/jubilee-panzerholz-mm-cartridge\"\u003eClearaudio Jubilee MM\u003c\/a\u003e: Panzerholz-bodied MM, best MM tracking, 3.6 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/clearaudio-concept-mc-phono-cartridge\"\u003eClearaudio Concept MC\u003c\/a\u003e: entry MC, boron and Micro Line, 0.4 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/clearaudio-virtuoso-v2-ebony-mm-cartridge\"\u003eClearaudio Virtuoso V2\u003c\/a\u003e: top elliptical ebony MM, 3.6 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClearaudio Maestro V2\u003c\/strong\u003e (this model)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/clearaudio-talisman-gold-v2-1-moving-coil-phono-cartridge\"\u003eClearaudio Talisman V2.1 Gold\u003c\/a\u003e: ebony eight-magnet MC, gold coils, 0.5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/charisma-v2-1-mm-phono-cartridge\"\u003eClearaudio Charisma V2.1\u003c\/a\u003e: flagship MM, boron cantilever, Prime Line diamond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/clearaudio-concerto-v2-1-mc-cartridge\"\u003eClearaudio Concerto V2.1\u003c\/a\u003e: Satiné wood MC, gold coils, 0.5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/clearaudio-stradivari-v2-1-mc-phono-cartridge\"\u003eClearaudio Stradivari V2.1\u003c\/a\u003e: aged ebony MC, twelve-finger platform, 0.5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/clearaudio-jubilee-panzerholz-v2-1-mc-cartridge\"\u003eClearaudio Jubilee MC\u003c\/a\u003e: Panzerholz anniversary MC, 0.5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/clearaudio-da-vinci-v2-1-mc-phono-cartridge\"\u003eClearaudio da Vinci V2.1\u003c\/a\u003e: ceramic-coated aluminum MC, 6.8 g, 0.5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/titanium-v2-1-mc-cartridge\"\u003eClearaudio Titanium V2.1\u003c\/a\u003e: solid titanium MC, 0.5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/goldfinger-statement-v2-1-mc-phono-cartridge\"\u003eClearaudio Goldfinger Statement V2.1\u003c\/a\u003e: flagship, 14-karat gold body, gold coils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 22px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/stereophile.com\/content\/analog-corner-236-clearaudio-maestro-v2-phono-cartridge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eStereophile: Analog Corner #236, Clearaudio Maestro V2 phono cartridge\u003c\/a\u003e (Michael Fremer, April 2015)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 18px;background:#f7f6f2;border-left:3px solid #8d1935\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:600\"\u003ePlan your Clearaudio system with Pearl Audio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px\"\u003ePearl Audio is an authorized Clearaudio dealer. Arrange an audition in our Portland showroom, and ask us about trade-in pricing against your current cartridge. Call \u003ca href=\"tel:+15032222599\"\u003e(503) 222-2599\u003c\/a\u003e or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@pearlaudio.com?subject=Clearaudio%20Maestro%20V2\"\u003esales@pearlaudio.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Clearaudio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43189909782626,"sku":null,"price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2475\/2780\/files\/clearaudio-maestro-v2-ebony-moving-magnet-phono-cartridge-1.jpg?v=1786221217"},{"product_id":"clearaudio-talisman-gold-v2-1-moving-coil-phono-cartridge","title":"Talisman Gold V2.1 Moving Coil Phono Cartridge","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pa-d5\" style=\"color:#080808;line-height:1.6;font-size:15px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8d1935;font-weight:600\"\u003eClearaudio · MC V2.1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:18px;line-height:1.45;font-weight:600\"\u003eClearaudio's ebony-bodied, eight-magnet moving coil with gold coils: a step into Clearaudio's V2 MC range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:1px;background:#d8d5ce;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e0.5 mV\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eoutput\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003eBoron\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003ecantilever, Prime Line diamond\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e2.8 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003etracking force\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e10.6–11.2 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eweight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eThe Talisman V2.1 Gold pairs Clearaudio's patented eight-magnet system with coils of 24-karat gold wire. The coils are laid out symmetrically about the pivot so both channels see the same magnetic conditions. The body is hand-polished ebony, which Clearaudio uses for its resonance damping. The V2.1 update brought a finer stylus. It now uses a boron cantilever with a Clearaudio Prime Line diamond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eLike Clearaudio's other moving coils, the Talisman puts out about 0.5 mV from a 50 Ω internal impedance. Use an MC phono stage with around 60 dB of gain or a step-up transformer, and expect to experiment a little with loading. Medium compliance and a 2.8 g tracking force suit a rigid medium-mass tonearm. At about 11 g, it is a little heavier than the Concerto and Stradivari, so check that your arm's counterweight covers it. Above it in the range are the Concerto V2.1 (Satiné wood) and Stradivari V2.1 (aged ebony).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 20px\"\u003eThe Talisman V2.1 Gold sits between the Concept MC and the Concerto V2.1. On a trade-in, Musical Surroundings takes 20% off a new Clearaudio for any Clearaudio, Hana or DS Audio cartridge (or with one of its turntable packages) and 10% off for any other brand; a worn Talisman is exchanged for a new one at $1,620 instead of $2,700.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eKey technologies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEight-magnet system.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clearaudio's patented eight-magnet arrangement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e24-karat gold coils.\u003c\/strong\u003e Coils wound from very fine 24-karat gold wire, arranged symmetrically about the pivot so both channels see the same magnetic conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-polished ebony body.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ebony for its resonance damping; the heaviest of the wooden MCs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoron cantilever, Prime Line diamond.\u003c\/strong\u003e A boron cantilever carrying Clearaudio's Prime Line fine line-contact diamond.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2.8 g tracking force.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clearaudio's moving coils run at a relatively high 2.8 g with 15 µm\/mN compliance; 50 Ω coils give a wide loading range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdetails open style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eLow-output moving coil (MC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eOutput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e0.5 mV (5 cm\/s)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eInternal impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e50 Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTracking force\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e2.8 g ±0.2 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCompliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e15 µm\/mN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTracking ability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e80 µm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e10.6–11.2 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eStylus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eClearaudio Prime Line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCantilever\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eBoron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCoils\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e24-karat gold, pivot-symmetrical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eBody\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eHand-polished ebony\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eFrequency response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e20 Hz – 20 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eChannel separation \/ balance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e25–30 dB \/ \u0026lt;0.5 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:13px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.clearaudio.de\/en\/produkt-tonabnehmer-talisman-v2-gold\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eClearaudio Talisman V2.1 Gold product page and specifications\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eRebuilds and trade-in\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:14px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClearaudio trade-in and retip exchange (Musical Surroundings).\u003c\/strong\u003e Trade in a worn Talisman V2.1 Gold and a new one is $1,620 (40% off) on Clearaudio's retip exchange. Trade in any other Clearaudio, Hana or DS Audio cartridge, or buy with a Musical Surroundings turntable package, and it is 20% off ($2,160); a cartridge of any other brand earns 10% off ($2,430).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eClearaudio retip exchange — Talisman V2.1 Gold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$1,620 \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(Clearaudio does not retip in the field; your worn Talisman V2.1 Gold is exchanged for a new one at this price)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Clearaudio Talisman V2.1 Gold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$1,620 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $1,080)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Clearaudio Talisman V2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$1,620 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $1,080)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Clearaudio Concept MC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$2,160 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $540)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Clearaudio Concept MC Signature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$2,160 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $540)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Clearaudio Concerto V2.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$2,160 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $540)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Clearaudio Stradivari V2.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$2,160 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $540)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Clearaudio Jubilee MC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$2,160 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $540)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Clearaudio da Vinci V2.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$2,160 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $540)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eOther Clearaudio cartridges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e20 more models qualify; use the trade-in selector on this page or ask us\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 22px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade-ins of Musical Surroundings brands (Clearaudio, Hana, DS Audio) need an RA number and must arrive within 30 days of the invoice, or full price is charged; other brands need an emailed photograph first. Verified 2026-10-28. Source: Clearaudio dealer price list, January 2026 (Musical Surroundings).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;border-bottom:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eWhere it sits in the range\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"\u003eThe Clearaudio cartridges Pearl Audio stocks, from least to most expensive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/clearaudio-concept-mm-v2-cartridge\"\u003eClearaudio Concept MM V2\u003c\/a\u003e: entry MM, aluminum body, 3.3 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/clearaudio-performer-v2-ebony-mm-cartridge\"\u003eClearaudio Performer V2\u003c\/a\u003e: first ebony MM, elliptical, 3.3 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/artist-v2-ebony-mm-cartridge\"\u003eClearaudio Artist V2\u003c\/a\u003e: ebony MM, tighter channel matching, 3.6 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/jubilee-panzerholz-mm-cartridge\"\u003eClearaudio Jubilee MM\u003c\/a\u003e: Panzerholz-bodied MM, best MM tracking, 3.6 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/clearaudio-concept-mc-phono-cartridge\"\u003eClearaudio Concept MC\u003c\/a\u003e: entry MC, boron and Micro Line, 0.4 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/clearaudio-virtuoso-v2-ebony-mm-cartridge\"\u003eClearaudio Virtuoso V2\u003c\/a\u003e: top elliptical ebony MM, 3.6 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/clearaudio-maestro-v2-ebony-moving-magnet-phono-cartridge\"\u003eClearaudio Maestro V2\u003c\/a\u003e: boron and Shibata MM, 3.6 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClearaudio Talisman V2.1 Gold\u003c\/strong\u003e (this model)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/charisma-v2-1-mm-phono-cartridge\"\u003eClearaudio Charisma V2.1\u003c\/a\u003e: flagship MM, boron cantilever, Prime Line diamond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/clearaudio-concerto-v2-1-mc-cartridge\"\u003eClearaudio Concerto V2.1\u003c\/a\u003e: Satiné wood MC, gold coils, 0.5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/clearaudio-stradivari-v2-1-mc-phono-cartridge\"\u003eClearaudio Stradivari V2.1\u003c\/a\u003e: aged ebony MC, twelve-finger platform, 0.5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/clearaudio-jubilee-panzerholz-v2-1-mc-cartridge\"\u003eClearaudio Jubilee MC\u003c\/a\u003e: Panzerholz anniversary MC, 0.5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/clearaudio-da-vinci-v2-1-mc-phono-cartridge\"\u003eClearaudio da Vinci V2.1\u003c\/a\u003e: ceramic-coated aluminum MC, 6.8 g, 0.5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/titanium-v2-1-mc-cartridge\"\u003eClearaudio Titanium V2.1\u003c\/a\u003e: solid titanium MC, 0.5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/goldfinger-statement-v2-1-mc-phono-cartridge\"\u003eClearaudio Goldfinger Statement V2.1\u003c\/a\u003e: flagship, 14-karat gold body, gold coils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 18px;background:#f7f6f2;border-left:3px solid #8d1935\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:600\"\u003ePlan your Clearaudio system with Pearl Audio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px\"\u003ePearl Audio is an authorized Clearaudio dealer. Arrange an audition in our Portland showroom, and ask us about trade-in pricing against your current cartridge. Call \u003ca href=\"tel:+15032222599\"\u003e(503) 222-2599\u003c\/a\u003e or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@pearlaudio.com?subject=Clearaudio%20Talisman%20V2.1%20Gold\"\u003esales@pearlaudio.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Clearaudio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43189910372450,"sku":null,"price":2700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2475\/2780\/files\/clearaudio-talisman-gold-v2-1-moving-coil-phono-cartridge-2.png?v=1786221274"},{"product_id":"jubilee-panzerholz-mm-cartridge","title":"Jubilee Panzerholz MM Cartridge","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pa-d5\" style=\"color:#080808;line-height:1.6;font-size:15px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8d1935;font-weight:600\"\u003eClearaudio · MM V2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:18px;line-height:1.45;font-weight:600\"\u003eA Clearaudio moving magnet in a dense Panzerholz body, with the best tracking ability in Clearaudio's V2 MM range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:1px;background:#d8d5ce;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e3.6 mV\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eoutput\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003eElliptical\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003ediamond, aluminum cantilever\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e2.2 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003etracking force\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e8.8 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eweight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eThe Jubilee MM is part of Clearaudio's V2 moving-magnet range. Instead of ebony, it is housed in Panzerholz, the very dense laminated wood Clearaudio also uses for its Jubilee moving coil and Statement TT1 tonearm. That makes it the heaviest MM in the line at 8.8 g. Channel separation is 26 dB and channel balance 0.4 dB. Tracking ability is rated at 90 µm, better than the ebony models. It uses an aluminum cantilever and an elliptical diamond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eWith about 3.6 mV of output and standard 47 kΩ loading, the Jubilee MM works with any moving-magnet phono input, no step-up needed. Medium compliance and a 2.2 g tracking force make it a good fit for medium-mass tonearms. Choose it if you want a step past the Artist V2 in channel matching and tracking, and you like the idea of a denser, more inert body. For a boron cantilever and a finer stylus, look at the Maestro V2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 20px\"\u003eThe Jubilee MM sits between the Artist V2 and the Virtuoso V2 in Clearaudio's moving-magnet range. On a trade-in, Musical Surroundings takes 20% off a new Clearaudio for any Clearaudio, Hana or DS Audio cartridge (or with one of its turntable packages) and 10% off for any other brand; a worn Jubilee MM is exchanged for a new one at $600 instead of $1,000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eKey technologies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eV2 moving-magnet generator.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same high-output generator across Clearaudio's MM range; each cartridge is measured and graded, so the dearer models have more closely matched channels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePanzerholz body.\u003c\/strong\u003e The very dense laminated wood Clearaudio also uses for the Jubilee MC and the Statement TT1 tonearm; the heaviest V2 MM at 8.8 g.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e90 µm tracking ability.\u003c\/strong\u003e The best in the V2 MM range; 26 dB separation and 0.4 dB balance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElliptical diamond.\u003c\/strong\u003e On an aluminum cantilever.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard MM loading.\u003c\/strong\u003e 47 kΩ and 100 pF, so it works with any moving-magnet input; two-year warranty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdetails open style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eMoving magnet (MM), high output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eOutput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eApprox. 3.6 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm\/s)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eRecommended load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e47 kΩ, 100 pF (standard MM input)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCoil impedance \/ inductance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e660 Ω \/ 400 mH at 1 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTracking force\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e2.2 g ±0.3 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCompliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e15 µm\/mN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTracking ability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e90 µm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e8.8 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eStylus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eElliptical diamond\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCantilever\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eAluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eBody\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003ePanzerholz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eFrequency response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e20 Hz – 20 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eChannel separation \/ balance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e26 dB \/ 0.4 dB at 1 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:13px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.clearaudio.de\/en\/produkt-tonabnehmer-mm-jubilee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eClearaudio Jubilee MM product page and specifications\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eRebuilds and trade-in\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:14px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClearaudio trade-in and retip exchange (Musical Surroundings).\u003c\/strong\u003e Trade in a worn Jubilee MM and a new one is $600 (40% off) on Clearaudio's retip exchange. Trade in any other Clearaudio, Hana or DS Audio cartridge, or buy with a Musical Surroundings turntable package, and it is 20% off ($800); a cartridge of any other brand earns 10% off ($900).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eClearaudio retip exchange — Jubilee MM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$600 \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(Clearaudio does not retip in the field; your worn Jubilee MM is exchanged for a new one at this price)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Clearaudio Jubilee MM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$600 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $400)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Clearaudio Concept MC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$800 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $200)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Clearaudio Concept MC Signature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$800 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $200)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Clearaudio Talisman V2.1 Gold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$800 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $200)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Clearaudio Concerto V2.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$800 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $200)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Clearaudio Stradivari V2.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$800 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $200)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Clearaudio Jubilee MC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$800 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $200)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade in your Clearaudio da Vinci V2.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e$800 after trade-in \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003e(credit $200)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eOther Clearaudio cartridges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e20 more models qualify; use the trade-in selector on this page or ask us\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 22px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003eTrade-ins of Musical Surroundings brands (Clearaudio, Hana, DS Audio) need an RA number and must arrive within 30 days of the invoice, or full price is charged; other brands need an emailed photograph first. Verified 2026-10-28. Source: Clearaudio dealer price list, January 2026 (Musical Surroundings).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;border-bottom:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eWhere it sits in the range\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"\u003eThe Clearaudio cartridges Pearl Audio stocks, from least to most expensive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/clearaudio-concept-mm-v2-cartridge\"\u003eClearaudio Concept MM V2\u003c\/a\u003e: entry MM, aluminum body, 3.3 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/clearaudio-performer-v2-ebony-mm-cartridge\"\u003eClearaudio Performer V2\u003c\/a\u003e: first ebony MM, elliptical, 3.3 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/artist-v2-ebony-mm-cartridge\"\u003eClearaudio Artist V2\u003c\/a\u003e: ebony MM, tighter channel matching, 3.6 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClearaudio Jubilee MM\u003c\/strong\u003e (this model)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/clearaudio-concept-mc-phono-cartridge\"\u003eClearaudio Concept MC\u003c\/a\u003e: entry MC, boron and Micro Line, 0.4 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/clearaudio-virtuoso-v2-ebony-mm-cartridge\"\u003eClearaudio Virtuoso V2\u003c\/a\u003e: top elliptical ebony MM, 3.6 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/clearaudio-maestro-v2-ebony-moving-magnet-phono-cartridge\"\u003eClearaudio Maestro V2\u003c\/a\u003e: boron and Shibata MM, 3.6 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/clearaudio-talisman-gold-v2-1-moving-coil-phono-cartridge\"\u003eClearaudio Talisman V2.1 Gold\u003c\/a\u003e: ebony eight-magnet MC, gold coils, 0.5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/charisma-v2-1-mm-phono-cartridge\"\u003eClearaudio Charisma V2.1\u003c\/a\u003e: flagship MM, boron cantilever, Prime Line diamond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/clearaudio-concerto-v2-1-mc-cartridge\"\u003eClearaudio Concerto V2.1\u003c\/a\u003e: Satiné wood MC, gold coils, 0.5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/clearaudio-stradivari-v2-1-mc-phono-cartridge\"\u003eClearaudio Stradivari V2.1\u003c\/a\u003e: aged ebony MC, twelve-finger platform, 0.5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/clearaudio-jubilee-panzerholz-v2-1-mc-cartridge\"\u003eClearaudio Jubilee MC\u003c\/a\u003e: Panzerholz anniversary MC, 0.5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/clearaudio-da-vinci-v2-1-mc-phono-cartridge\"\u003eClearaudio da Vinci V2.1\u003c\/a\u003e: ceramic-coated aluminum MC, 6.8 g, 0.5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/titanium-v2-1-mc-cartridge\"\u003eClearaudio Titanium V2.1\u003c\/a\u003e: solid titanium MC, 0.5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/goldfinger-statement-v2-1-mc-phono-cartridge\"\u003eClearaudio Goldfinger Statement V2.1\u003c\/a\u003e: flagship, 14-karat gold body, gold coils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 22px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hifinews.com\/content\/clearaudio-jubilee-mc-cartridge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHiFi News: Clearaudio Jubilee MC Cartridge\u003c\/a\u003e (Ken Kessler, December 2022; covers the moving-coil sibling)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 18px;background:#f7f6f2;border-left:3px solid #8d1935\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:600\"\u003ePlan your Clearaudio system with Pearl Audio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px\"\u003ePearl Audio is an authorized Clearaudio dealer. Arrange an audition in our Portland showroom, and ask us about trade-in pricing against your current cartridge. Call \u003ca href=\"tel:+15032222599\"\u003e(503) 222-2599\u003c\/a\u003e or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@pearlaudio.com?subject=Clearaudio%20Jubilee%20MM\"\u003esales@pearlaudio.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Clearaudio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43189912010850,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2475\/2780\/files\/jubilee-panzerholz-mm-cartridge-1.jpg?v=1786221477"}],"url":"https:\/\/pearlaudio.com\/collections\/all-phono-cartridges.oembed","provider":"Pearl Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}