The Little Pearl wasn’t a ship, not anymore. She was a salvage claim, logged as LS Little Pearl -14 sets-.64 in the orbital registry: fourteen disjointed structure sets pulled from the wreck of a mid-bulk starliner, point-six-four of her original mass coefficient still readable.
Most manufacturers build "compromise" cartridges that work with 90% of systems. The -14 sets-.64 refuses to compromise. It says: "Build your system around me, or don't bother." LS Little Pearl -14 sets-.64
Standard phono stages output 40dB gain. For the LS Little Pearl, you need: The Little Pearl wasn’t a ship, not anymore
The "Little Pearl" diamond is rated for 1000 to 1500 hours. Because the -14 sets-.64 tracks at a heavier force (2.2g is my sweet spot), you will likely hit 800 hours before a retip is needed. The Little Pearl wasn’t a ship