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Within its wooden body sits the intricate workings of the Palo Santos, including a bespoke generator anchoring system that houses a sophisticated magnet system, utilising an Alnico magnet with linear density to ensure the cartridge delivers a vast open soundstage, a natural and pure midrange, and high frequencies that are extended but never bright. The whole system has substantially improved rigidity and reduces resonance and background noise to previously unheard of levels.
The long-grain boron cantilever employed in the Palo Santos provides class-leading energy transfer from the stylus to the coils. Further, the synthetic rubber suspension system is tuned so the hardness and repulsion factor are optimised for a controlled acoustic performance over a long lifespan.
The industry-leading Palo Santos design results in a combination of superior dynamics and excellent long term tracking ability. When finished with the sophisticated, specially ground Microridge Line-Contact stylus, incredible amounts of detail can be extracted from the record groove. PH styli boast a precision polish and clarity that is legendary in cartridge design circles, lending a sweetness to the sound that can't be found at a lower cost.
As it's part of the Reference Series, the Palo Santos is painstakingly crafted by hand in a process that involves hours of labour. After assembly, final adjustments are made using a battery of test records, and performance is hand-calibrated for your enjoyment.
The sound of the Palo Santos Presentation is the product not only of Sumiko’s many years experience in fine sound, but also of their continuing desire to reveal the vibrant and exciting colours of the analogue spectrum.
Henley Says...
Sumiko Reference Series are as much about making a beautiful visual impact as they are about forging a flawless musical presentation. Many of the models feature gorgeously crafted wooden bodies and those that don't boast a striking skeletal design - fully showing off the mechanical parts and improving response timing thanks to the trimmed-down weight.
These top-of-the-range cartridges are most identifiable by their highly controlled performance that particularly excels with vocals and acoustic instruments, meaning that live performances stand out in an impressive way, giving you a smooth, lifelike experience.
If you are interested in the Palo Santos Presentation and would like to know more, or are building a high-end system and would like some advice, reach out to one of our expert team today.
Cartridge installation takes time and requires a level of understanding for the turntable/tonearm you are fiiting to. We've put together some comprehensive advice and size guides, available here, which will help you through each step of the procedure.
However, if at any time you feel uncomfortable with the task at hand, be sure to contact us or your local retailer for assistance.
