{"product_id":"sumiko-black-pearl-replacement-stylus","title":"Sumiko Black Pearl Replacement Stylus","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .hb-tabs { margin: 18px 0; border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.12); border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; }\n  .hb-tabs input { display: none; }\n  .hb-tab-labels { display: flex; gap: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.12); background: rgba(0,0,0,0.03); }\n  .hb-tab-labels label {\n    flex: 1;\n    padding: 12px 14px;\n    cursor: pointer;\n    font-weight: 600;\n    text-align: center;\n    user-select: none;\n  }\n  .hb-panels { padding: 14px 16px; background: #fff; }\n  .hb-panel { display: none; }\n\n  #hb-sumikobpstylus-tab-1:checked ~ .hb-tab-labels label[for=\"hb-sumikobpstylus-tab-1\"],\n  #hb-sumikobpstylus-tab-2:checked ~ .hb-tab-labels label[for=\"hb-sumikobpstylus-tab-2\"] {\n    background: #fff;\n    border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.65);\n  }\n\n  #hb-sumikobpstylus-tab-1:checked ~ .hb-panels #hb-sumikobpstylus-panel-1,\n  #hb-sumikobpstylus-tab-2:checked ~ .hb-panels #hb-sumikobpstylus-panel-2 {\n    display: block;\n  }\n\n  .hb-panels h3 { margin: 18px 0 12px; font-size: 1.05em; }\n  .hb-panels p { margin: 20px 0 6px; }\n  .hb-panels ul { margin: 8px 0 20px 18px; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"hb-tabs\"\u003e\n\n\u003cinput checked id=\"hb-sumikobpstylus-tab-1\" name=\"hb-sumikobpstylus-tabs\" type=\"radio\"\u003e\n\u003cinput id=\"hb-sumikobpstylus-tab-2\" name=\"hb-sumikobpstylus-tabs\" type=\"radio\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"hb-tab-labels\"\u003e\n\u003clabel for=\"hb-sumikobpstylus-tab-1\"\u003eProduct Summary \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003clabel for=\"hb-sumikobpstylus-tab-2\"\u003eTech Specs \u0026amp; Box Contents\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"hb-panels\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"hb-sumikobpstylus-panel-1\" class=\"hb-panel\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sumiko RS Black Pearl is the genuine replacement stylus designed for the Sumiko Black Pearl moving-magnet phono cartridge. It provides a straightforward way to restore the performance of an existing Black Pearl cartridge when the original stylus has become worn or damaged, without replacing the complete cartridge body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe stylus uses the same 0.7mil spherical profile specified for the Black Pearl cartridge, providing dependable groove tracking and the smooth, balanced presentation associated with Sumiko’s classic Oyster Series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn aluminium-pipe cantilever provides the mechanical link between the diamond stylus and the cartridge generator. The combination is designed to deliver reliable tracking, natural tonal balance and an enjoyable presentation across a wide variety of records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReplacing the stylus is also considerably simpler than fitting and aligning an entirely new cartridge. The existing Black Pearl cartridge body remains mounted to the tonearm, while the worn stylus assembly is removed and replaced with the new RS Black Pearl unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnce installed, Sumiko specifies a recommended tracking force of 2.0g for the Black Pearl cartridge, with an acceptable tracking-force range of 1.5g to 2.0g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGenuine Sumiko replacement stylus for the Black Pearl cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRestores performance without replacing the complete cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e0.7mil spherical diamond stylus profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAluminium-pipe cantilever\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDesigned to retain the Black Pearl’s smooth and balanced presentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReliable and forgiving groove tracking\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSimple user-replaceable stylus assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNo need to remove and realign the complete cartridge body\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSuitable replacement for a worn or damaged original Black Pearl stylus\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRecommended tracking force of 2.0g when fitted to the Black Pearl cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"hb-sumikobpstylus-panel-2\" class=\"hb-panel\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStylus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProduct: Sumiko RS Black Pearl Replacement Stylus\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompatibility: Sumiko Black Pearl moving-magnet phono cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStylus Profile: Spherical\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStylus Size: 0.7mil\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCantilever: Aluminium pipe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTracking Force Range when fitted to Black Pearl: 1.5g - 2.0g\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRecommended Tracking Force: 2.0g\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVertical Tracking Angle: 25°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Pearl Cartridge Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFrequency Response: 18Hz - 27kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOutput: 4.0mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eChannel Separation: 28dB at 1kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eChannel Balance: 0.5dB at 1kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRecommended Load Impedance: 47kΩ\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRecommended Capacitance: 100pF - 200pF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUser-replaceable stylus assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDesigned to fit the existing Sumiko Black Pearl cartridge body\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCartridge body does not normally need to be removed from the tonearm for stylus replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 x Sumiko RS Black Pearl replacement stylus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sumiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62342498386307,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/4606\/3670\/files\/Untitleddesign-2026-08-08T102852.414.png?v=1786181721","url":"https:\/\/www.holburnonline.co.uk\/products\/sumiko-black-pearl-replacement-stylus","provider":"Holburn Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}