Sumiko Pearwood Celebration II

摘要

Since it was founded in 1972 by noted audio designer David Fletcher, the US-based Sumiko Corporation has been making some of the world's most desirable pick-ups at its production facility in Japan. What's more, not only has it become one of the leading agents for audio equipment in North America but its UK presence has recently been boosted by distributor Henley Audio [see PM's boxout, p55]. Its current cartridge range comprises two tiers: the midrange Oyster series, which includes affordable moving-magnet and moving-coil designs, and the high-end Reference series. Within the latter are six diverse models ranging from the Songbird (£899) to the range-topping Palo Santos Presentation at £4999 [HFN Jul . '10] complete with rosewood body and line-contact stylus. The £3199 Pearwood Celebration II lies second from the top and shares many features with the Palo flagship, Sumiko positioning it as a design that offers more than a taste of its ultimate offering but at a more affordable price.