Sumiko Celebration 40 Cartridge
Sumiko Celebration 40 Cartridge

$2,799.00

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Product Description

Commemorating our 40th anniversary of excellence in analog, Sumiko is enormously excited to introduce the latest refinement of our award-winning Pearwood Celebration II – the new Sumiko Celebration 40 Cartridge!

The original Celebration phono cartridge was designed by Sumiko as a “celebration of music.” The design saw enhancements over the years, but today we’ve got something a little more specific to celebrate…

We’ve continued to implement the tried & true design elements lending to maximum rigidity and minimal unwanted resonance: a long-grain boron cantilever, milled Teflon back-plate and the same MC generator securely fixed to our anti-resonant machined aluminum cradle. However, what we’re bringing to the table amounts to radically improved sonics.

Celebration 40 now implements the same solid, ultra-low-mass 75µm x 2.5µm Microridge stylus as our flagship Palo Santos Presentation. Adding the Microridge stylus is revelatory when it comes to micro detail & spatiality. Like its predecessor, Celebration 40 is free of fatigue and you can immerse yourself in listening as hours breeze by. Prevailing characteristics are rich, smooth and warm, lacking analytical tendencies that can become grating on the ear. Clarity, however, is not sacrificed for this tonal character. The Microridge tracks like few others are capable. It holds the groove unyieldingly and tracking is thus impeccable, portraying music in a manner that’s entirely unconfused. Musicality, emotion, bass depth & slam with mid/high sweetness are what you’re in for.

We’ve selected the gorgeous plumwood body for resonance characteristics that we adore. Like pearwood, it’s a blossoming tree that we’ve found more accurately embodies the spirit of the Celebration design. It lends a sense of euphoria that invites you in, reminiscent of the charm evoked by the likes vintage tube audio. To ensure accuracy in the cartridge alignment procedure, we’ve modified the front face of the plumwood housing, clearing the sightline so you can view the entire cantilever in setup.

Pre-amplifying and loading Celebration 40 is all but identical to Celebration II. We ask that to get the absolute most from your cartridge, you operate within the specified VTF & loading ranges but encourage your experiment therein. You have a degree of control over how Celebration 40 sounds in your system (like any audiophile cartridge), and we want you to find your own sweet spot. Whatever that sweet spot may be, we are confident that Celebration 40 has something ear-opening to offer most any listener…

…and perhaps we should mention it doesn’t cost a penny more.

Brand

Sumiko

Sumiko is a leading manufacturer of high-performance phono cartridges and audio accessories. Founded in 1982, the company produces some of the world's most exceptional and accurate phono cartridges. Their phono cartridges are handcrafted in Yokohama, Japan, with precision and care, using the highest quality materials and components.  They offer a range of cartridges to suit different preferences and budgets, from the affordable Oyster Series to the top-of-the-line Reference Series. Through all their lines, the goal is to deliver superb tracking and precise sonic performance. Sumiko's commitment to quality extends beyond its products, with white-glove customer service to match. Their expert team offers advanced technical support and advice to ensure audiophiles get the most out of their products.  Sumiko's flagship cartridges, the Starling and Songbird, are known for their exceptional accuracy and musicality. These cartridges feature a boron cantilever, Microridge stylus, and advanced magnetic circuitry to deliver a dynamic, detailed sound with low distortion. Entry-level audiophiles looking to upgrade their existing high-end audio system can look to their Amethyst phono cartridge featuring resonance-reducing housing and a line-contact diamond stylus that allows for versatile, graceful output. Overture is a proud dealer of Sumiko phono cartridges, selling customers the finest components from Sumiko. Interested in purchasing a new Sumiko phono cartridge? You can trade-in any component towards a Sumiko product by filling out our Trade-In Form.

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