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Moving  Coil  & High  Output  Moving  Coil  Audiophile  Cartridges
 

PALO SANTOS PRESENTATION
Low Output Moving Coil
  • Stylus Type: 75 x 4 micron ultra low-mass Line-Contact Stylus.
  • Suspension: Synthetic Rubber.
  • Cantilever Material: Long Grain Boron.
    Output Terminals:
    Unique Gold-Plated Tapered Brass Pins.
  • Frequency Response: 10 Hz. - 40 kHz. (+/- 1.5 dB.)
  • Output Voltage: 0.5 mV per channel at 1 kHz.; 3.54 cm./sec. peak recorded velocity.
  • Internal Impedance: 12 Ohms.
  • Channel Separation: >30 dB at 1 kHz.
  • Channel Balance: <0.5 dB.
  • Dynamic Compliance: 8 x 10-6 cm/dyne.
  • Load Impedance Range: 100 ohms - 1,000 ohms.
  • Capacitance Range: 100 pF - 300 pF.
  • Tracking Force Range: 1.8 to 2.2 grams.
  • Recommended Tracking Force: 2.0 grams.
  • Net Mass: 8.3 grams.
  • Mounting: Standard 1/2" (12.7mm) Mounting Centers.
  • No User Replaceable Stylus.  Requires a diamond Re-Tip or Trade In / Trade Up.  Please contact a Technical Consultant at 1-954-938-9663 for further information.

"For over thirty-five years, SUMIKO has provided a comprehensive range of phono cartridges to music lovers seeking the finest musical experience at a variety of price points. In fact, the great market success of SUMIKO phono cartridges has hinged on their phenomenal cost-to-performance ratio. The Palo Santos Presentation is no exception. New design requirements incorporating advances in material technology and construction techniques have resulted in a significantly improved product which delivers a highly refined and resolved, yet musically satisfying sound quality previously unavailable at or even near its price."

"Improvements grace virtually every facet of the product to differentiate it from its smaller sibling the Celebration 40TM. Most significant is the new generator anchoring system, which has substantially improved rigidity and reduced resonance and background noise to previously unheard of levels. From the new handcrafted Palo Santos Presentation (Brazilian Rosewood) body, which is shorter in height to add vision when mounting and aligning this cartridge, to the Long Grain Boron cantilever and new Line Contact stylus, which significantly improves resolution, the Palo Santos Presentation truly deserves the title as our flagship offering."




 

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CELEBRATION 40
Low Output Moving Coil

  • Stylus Type: Solid Ultra-Low Mass 0.75 mil. x 0.25 mil. Micro-Ridge Diamond Stylus.
  • Dimensions: 18 mm x 6.5 mm x 30 mm.
  • Cantilever Material: 28 mm Boron.
  • Frequency Response: 10 Hz. - 50 kHz. +/- 1.5 dB.
  • Output Voltage: 0.5 mV per channel at 1 kHz.; 3.54 cm./sec. peak recorded velocity.
  • Internal Impedance: 35 Ohms.
  • Channel Separation: 30 dB at 1 kHz.
  • Channel Balance: 0.5dB @ 1kHz.
  • Dynamic Compliance: 12 x 10-6 cm/dyne.
  • Load Impedance Range: 100 ohms - 1,000 ohms.
  • Capacitance Range: 100 pF - 200 pF.
  • Tracking Force Range: 1.9 to 2.2 grams.
  • Vertical Tracking Angle: 20°.
  • Recommended Tracking Force: 2.0 grams.
  • Net Mass: 7.0 grams.
  • Mounting: Standard 1/2" (12.7mm) Mounting Centers.
  • No User Replaceable Stylus.  Requires a diamond Re-Tip or Trade In / Trade Up.  Please contact a Technical Consultant at 1-954-938-9663 for further information.

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…

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 Celebration 40! 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 that it doesn’t cost a penny more.





 

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STARLING
Low Output Moving Coil
  • Stylus Type: Micro-Ridge Stylus.
  • Wire Material: Pure Copper.
  • Cantilever Material: Boron.
  • Frequency Response: 12 Hz. - 50 kHz. (+/- 1.5 dB.)
  • Output Voltage: 0.5 mV per channel at 1 kHz.; 3.54 cm./sec. peak recorded velocity.
  • Channel Separation: >35 dB at 1 kHz.
  • Channel Balance: <0.5 dB.
  • Dynamic Compliance: 12 x 10-6 cm/dyne.
  • Internal Impedance: 28 ohms.
  • Load Impedance Range: >100 ohms.
  • Recommended Load Capacitance: 100 pF - 200 pF.
  • Tracking Force Range: 1.8 to 2.2 grams.
  • Recommended Tracking Force: 2.0 grams.
  • Net Mass: 9.5 grams.
  • Mounting: Standard 1/2" (12.7mm) Mounting Centers.
  • No User Replaceable Stylus.  Requires a diamond Re-Tip or Trade In / Trade Up.  Please contact a Technical Consultant at 1-954-938-9663 for further information.

"

Deserving of Its Reference Designation: Sumiko Starling Moving-Coil Phono Cartridge Reproduces Air, Space, Nuances, and Dynamics with Effortless Poise and Drive

Part of the Sumiko Reference Series, the Starling moving-coil phono cartridge benefits from a resonance-reducing body design, long-grain boron cantilever, and micro-ridge stylus to provide engrossing analog playback. An all-rounder that pairs well with any type of music, Starling can render the grandeur of an orchestra while still preserving air and space – and also realize every detail of a nuanced jazz recording with responsive dynamics and tonal balance. Starling's mechanical silence concedes a dynamic linearity across the entire spectrum that allows it to handle even the most demanding passages with effortless poise and convincing drive.

"Yes, it is very crisp and detailed but it has a poise, polish and panache that is alluringly addictive. The way in which it disdainfully shrugs off poorer pressings is also a revelation. This is a welcome addition to a fine range."
– Adam Smith, H-Fi News, Outstanding Product





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SONGBIRD
Low Output Moving Coil
  • Stylus Type: 0.3 x 0.7 mil. Elliptical Stylus.
  • Wire Material: Pure Copper.
  • Cantilever Material: Coated Aluminum Pipe.
  • Frequency Response: 12 Hz. - 40 kHz. (+/- 1.5 dB.)
  • Output Voltage: 0.7 mV per channel at 1 kHz.; 3.54 cm./sec. peak recorded velocity.
  • Channel Separation: >30 dB at 1 kHz.
  • Channel Balance: <0.5 dB @ 1 kHz.
  • Dynamic Compliance: 12 x 10-6 cm/dyne.
  • Internal Impedance: 28 ohms.
  • Load Impedance Range: >100 ohms.
  • Recommended Load Capacitance: 100 pF - 200 pF.
  • Tracking Force Range: 1.8 to 2.2 grams.
  • Recommended Tracking Force: 2.0 grams.
  • Vertical Tracking Angle: 20°.
  • Net Mass: 8.5 grams.
  • Mounting: Standard 1/2" (12.7mm) Mounting Centers.
  • No User Replaceable Stylus.  Requires a diamond Re-Tip or Trade In / Trade Up.  Please contact a Technical Consultant at 1-954-938-9663 for further information.

"Particularly adept with vocals & acoustic instruments, we’ve created Songbird to make genuine moving coil imaging available to any listener. It delivers the sweetest highs over a robust, rich yet clear low-midrange. Like its big sibling Starling, Songbird suspends sonic images in a highly controlled manner. As opposed to music being flung from your speakers, you’re placed among the naturally-positioned instruments in the soundstage, close in proximity to the intimate nuances of the musical material. If you’ve got an MM phono section, there’s a good chance Songbird High (listed below) is the cartridge you’ve been dreaming about."

"Clear and ultra-musical with just the right degree of warmth, Songbird Low offers an even deeper soundstage with greater reach width-wise. As it’s generally more quiet thus allowing more detail to surface, you’ll be shocked by the surprises it yields even in the recordings you’re most familiar with. Stunningly holographic in a manner that approaches that of Starling, Songbird Low maximizes the refinement of your MC system at a price that’s well below reasonable considering the performance it achieves."

"We are immeasurably excited about these recent additions to our Reference open-body MC lineup. Our latest darlings — Songbird & Starling — are a heavy refinement on our tried & true Blackbird & BPS EVO III designs. Securely anchored to a highly rigid, resonance-optimized headblock; our new generator is free to work its magic with the utmost control, free of unwanted internal resonance. The generator assembly is flexible and sturdy, offering the highest fidelity possible in a perfect balance of clarity and romance. The result is industry-leading, holographic imaging with irresistibly ‘true’ sweetness. Each delivers a degree of honesty & refinement that we couldn’t be more proud of, nor more excited for you to hear for yourself."

"From Oyster to Reference, each Sumiko phono cartridge is crafted by hand in Yokohama, Japan — near the waters where our namesake Oysters dwell. We’ve selected by ear the finest materials that combine to deliver performance that has enlightened generations of listeners. Each design is thoroughly auditioned until perfected. Production is then executed by world-class cartridge makers with a collective eye for precision & quality. The result is a full horizon of cartridges eager to introduce themselves to your analog system — we firmly believe there’s a perfect cartridge for you here."

 

"If you want to try a high-output moving-coil cartridge that's well-built, reasonably priced does everything well, and resolves sufficient detail to make you sit up and take notice without making you feel as if you're dissecting instead of listening to music, Sumiko's new Songbird is a well-voiced, high performance choice I don't think you'll regret making."
– Michael Fremer, Analog Planet

"The Sumiko Songbird earns high praise for accomplishing Job #1 for a cartridge – extracting information from the groove. It's also not easy for a cartridge at this price point to get the deep bass right. It's not as warm as some of the other cartridges I've owned and loved, but let's face it – it's neutral and that's an admirable goal for when price is an object. That's how the Sumiko Songbird stands out from the crowd, and why you should give it a listen."
– Marc Phillips, Part Time Audiophile

"Nothing quite compares at the price."
– Stereonet, 2020 Product of the Year Award





 

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BLUE POINT IIITM
Low Output Moving Coil
  • Stylus Type: 0.3 x 0.7 mil. Elliptical Stylus.
  • Wire Material: High-Purity Copper.
  • Cantilever Material: Chemically Coated Aluminum Pipe.
  • Frequency Response: 13 Hz. - 35 kHz. (+/- 1.5 dB.)
  • Output Voltage: 0.7 mV per channel at 1 kHz.; 3.54 cm./sec. peak recorded velocity.
  • Channel Separation: >30 dB at 1 kHz.
  • Channel Balance: <1.0 dB @ 1 kHz.
  • Dynamic Compliance: 12 x 10-6 cm/dyne.
  • Internal Impedance: 28 ohms.
  • Load Impedance Range: >100 ohms.
  • Recommended Load Capacitance: 100 pF - 200 pF.
  • Tracking Force Range: 1.8 to 2.2 grams.
  • Recommended Tracking Force: 2.0 grams.
  • Vertical Tracking Angle: 20°.
  • Net Mass: 6.0 grams.
  • Mounting: Standard 1/2" (12.7mm) Mounting Centers.
  • No User Replaceable Stylus.  Requires a diamond Re-Tip or Trade In / Trade Up.  Please contact a Technical Consultant at 1-954-938-9663 for further information.

"Far be it for us to modify a design that’s proven so practical and pleasing to such a wide variety of listeners, but as Sumiko has pushed forward in recent years with our exploration of resonance optimization, it was a matter of time before our classic Blue Point No. 2 was re-evaluated. Blue Point No. 2 – among the world’s first high-output MC cartridges – across decades has become something of a staple among listeners looking for a taste of moving coil sonics without the added expense of MC pre-amplification. We’ve long loved this cartridge and it will remain dear to us among our heritage lineup, but indeed we’ve got another ‘Point’ to make…."

"Along with the release of our Reference Celebration 40, we bring you Blue Point No. 3 – another nod to our 40 years of cartridge development in the pursuit to enrich your listening experience. We’ve taken a close look & listen at the resonance properties of Blue Point No. 2 and have recognized room for refinement. Resonance having a more significant impact than many listeners may realize, we sought to re-imagine how the housing resonates around the generator… and we feel we’ve struck gold."

"The sonic presentation of Blue Point No. 3 harkens back to vintage Shure & Stanton MMs remembered for their smoothness. With our tried & true MC generator system, that smoothness is enhanced with the subtlety & nuance you’d expect from a Sumiko MC. First and foremost – and if ever the word were appropriate – Blue Point No. 3 assembles its sonic picture from the ground up with its oh-so buttery low-end response. Bass enthusiasts are in for a treat here. Full & warm yet defined & textured, the coziness of the bass will invite you right in. It doesn’t stop there, however. You can expect the similar lushness through the mids that remain decipherable,  high-frequency attack & decay that’s simply sweet & airy."

Having developed such a refinement on a classic design, introducing a low-output variant was a no-brainer. As strongly as we stand behind Blue Point No. 3 High, Blue Point No. 3 Low is a game changer. Owners of MC phono stages can experience the same listenability mentioned above, but with the depth & imaging typical of a low-output design, then some. As with its predecessors,  Blue Point No. 3 remains a high-value performer that’s easy on your pocket book, and with the introduction of Blue Point No. 3 Low, there’s a Blue Point for everyone!




 

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1/2"   Mount  High Output  Moving  Coil  Audiophile  Cartridges

SONGBIRD
High Output Moving Coil
  • Stylus Type: 0.3 x 0.7 micron Elliptical Stylus.
  • Wire Material: Pure Copper.
  • Cantilever Material: Coated Aluminum Pipe .
  • Frequency Response: 12 Hz. - 40 kHz. +/- 1.5 dB.
  • Output Voltage: 2.5 mV per channel at 1 kHz.; 3.54 cm./sec. peak recorded velocity.
  • Channel Separation: 30 dB at 1 kHz.
  • Channel Balance: <0.5dB @ 1kHz.
  • Dynamic Compliance: 12 x 10-6 cm/dyne.
  • Recommended Load Capacitance: 100 - 200 pF.
  • Internal Impedance: 135 ohms.
  • Load Impedance: 47kΩ.
  • Tracking Force Range: 1.8 to 2.2 grams.
  • Vertical Tracking Angle: 20°.
  • Recommended Tracking Force: 2.0 grams.
  • Net Mass: 8.5 grams.
  • Mounting: Standard 1/2" (12.7mm) Mounting Centers.
  • No User Replaceable Stylus.  Requires a diamond Re-Tip or Trade In / Trade Up.  Please contact a Technical Consultant at 1-954-938-9663 for further information.

"The Songbird comes in at a much needed price point perfect for launching the part-time audiophile into some serious listening. As its name suggests, this open-architecture moving coil cartridge excels at providing colorful and rich vocals, and highlights the powerful low and mid-end of funk and rock. The long 7-micron stylus face will handle different cutting angles well, and this cartridge is also great at providing some excitement to otherwise anemic classical system setups."



 

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BLUE POINT IIITM
High Output Moving Coil
  • Stylus Type: 0.3 x 0.7 micron Elliptical Stylus.
  • Frequency Response: 12 Hz. - 40 kHz. +/- 1.5 dB.
  • Output Voltage: 2.5 mV per channel at 1 kHz.; 3.54 cm./sec. peak recorded velocity.
  • Channel Separation: 30 dB at 1 kHz.
  • Channel Balance: <2.5dB @ 1kHz.
  • Dynamic Compliance: 12 x 10-6 cm/dyne.
  • Recommended Load Capacitance: 100 - 200 pF.
  • Load Impedance: >100Ω.
  • Tracking Force Range: 1.8 to 2.2 grams.
  • Recommended Tracking Force: 2.0 grams.
  • Net Mass: 8.3 grams.
  • Mounting: Standard 1/2" (12.7mm) Mounting Centers.
  • No User Replaceable Stylus.  Requires a diamond Re-Tip or Trade In / Trade Up.  Please contact a Technical Consultant at 1-954-938-9663 for further information.

"The Songbird comes in at a much needed price point perfect for launching the part-time audiophile into some serious listening. As its name suggests, this open-architecture moving coil cartridge excels at providing colorful and rich vocals, and highlights the powerful low and mid-end of funk and rock. The long 7-micron stylus face will handle different cutting angles well, and this cartridge is also great at providing some excitement to otherwise anemic classical system setups."




 

 

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1/2"   Mount  Moving  Magnet  Audiophile  Cartridges
 

AMETHYST
Moving Magnet
  • Stylus Type: Nude Line Contact Configuration.
  • Cantilever Material: φ0.5 Aluminum Pipe.
  • Wire Material: Copper.
  • Frequency Response: 12 Hz. - 35 kHz.
  • Output Voltage: 2.5 mV per channel at 1 kHz.; 5 cm./sec. peak recorded velocity.  Output from each channel within 2 dB.
  • Channel Separation: Minimum 30 dB at 1 kHz.
  • Channel Balance: Within 0.5 dB @ 1 kHz.
  • Compliance: 12 x 10-6 cm/dyne @ 100 Hz.
  • Internal Impedance: 700 Ohms.
  • Recommended Load Capacitance: 100 pF - 200 pF.
  • Load Impedance: 47kΩ.
  • Tracking Force Range: 1.8 to 2.2 grams.
  • Recommended Tracking Force: 2.0 grams.
  • Vertical Tracking Angle: 20°.
  • Net Weight: 6.5 grams.
  • Mounting: Standard 1/2" (12.7mm) Mounting Centers.
  • User Replaceable Stylus RS-AMETHYST

"Easily our most ambitious moving magnet cartridge to date, the Amethyst features a nude Line-Contact stylus and an upgraded generator assembly providing ultra-low noise, hair-raising dynamics, and superior tracking. This unique setup benefits from the same physically-generated electromotive forces fundamental to MM designs which accurately recreate the original sound of any recording. The Amethyst is an easy choice when looking for the most performance possible along with the versatility to pair well with nearly any phono stage on the market."


 

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MOONSTONE
Moving Magnet
  • Stylus Type: 0.3µM x 0.7µM Elliptical Configuration.
  • Cantilever Material: φ0.5 Aluminum Pipe.
  • Wire Material: Copper.
  • Frequency Response: 12 Hz. - 33 kHz.
  • Output Voltage: 3.0 mV per channel at 1 kHz.; 5 cm./sec. peak recorded velocity.  Output from each channel within 2 dB.
  • Channel Separation: Minimum 30 dB at 1 kHz.
  • Channel Balance: Within 0.5 dB @ 1 kHz.
  • Compliance: 12 x 10-6 cm/dyne @ 100 Hz.
  • Internal Impedance: 700 Ohms.
  • Recommended Load Capacitance: 100 pF - 200 pF.
  • Load Impedance: 47kΩ.
  • Tracking Force Range: 1.8 to 2.2 grams.
  • Recommended Tracking Force: 2.0 grams.
  • Vertical Tracking Angle: 20°.
  • Net Weight: 6.5 grams.
  • Mounting: Standard 1/2" (12.7mm) Mounting Centers.
  • User Replaceable Stylus RS-MOONSTONE

"The Moonstone is an affordable high-performance moving magnet cartridge that utilizes the powerful mechanically-generated electromotive forces of the moving magnet to help give your playback extra punch and convincing realism. Exceptionally well-balanced and dimensionally dense, the breathtaking dynamics of the Moonstone outperform many comparably priced moving coil cartridges without requiring the huge investment in pre-amplification."

Here is what some critics say:

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Sumiko Moonstone Moving Magnet Phono Cartridge

 

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OLYMPIA
Moving Magnet
  • Stylus Type: 0.3 x 0.7 micron Elliptical Configuration.
  • Cantilever Material: Aluminum Pipe.
  • Wire Material: Copper.
  • Frequency Response: 12 Hz. - 30 kHz.
  • Output Voltage: 4.0 mV per channel at 1 kHz.; 5 cm./sec. peak recorded velocity.
  • Channel Separation: Minimum 30 dB at 1 kHz.
  • Channel Balance: Within 1.5 dB @ 1 kHz.
  • Compliance: 12 x 10-6 cm/dyne @ 100 Hz.
  • Internal Impedance: 1.13 kOhm.
  • Recommended Load Capacitance: 100 pF - 200 pF.
  • Optimum Load: 47 kΩ.
  • Tracking Force Range: 1.8 to 2.2 grams.
  • Recommended Tracking Force: 2.0 grams.
  • Vertical Tracking Angle: 20°.
  • Net Weight: 6.5 grams.
  • Mounting: Standard 1/2" (12.7mm) Mounting Centers.
  • User Replaceable Stylus RS-OLYMPIA

"The Olympia brings another level of acoustic refinement to the mix with an upgraded stylus and cantilever assembly, allowing for more dynamic punch and improved frequency response during playback. Due to its improved tracking capabilities, the Olympia is an excellent return on investment when upgrading from the Rainier cartridge, and can even be upgraded to the capable Moonstone stylus further on down the line."


 

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RAINIER
Moving Magnet
  • Stylus Type: Elliptical Configuration.
  • Cantilever Material: Aluminum Pipe.
  • Wire Material: Pure Copper.
  • Frequency Response: 15 Hz. - 25 kHz.
  • Output Voltage: 5.0 mV per channel at 1 kHz.; 5 cm./sec. peak recorded velocity.
  • Channel Separation: Minimum 25 dB at 1 kHz.
  • Channel Balance: Within 1.5 dB @ 1 kHz.
  • Compliance: 10 x 10-6 cm/dyne @ 100 Hz.
  • Recommended Load Capacitance: 100 pF - 200 pF.
  • Optimum Load: 47, 000 ohms resistance in parallel with 250 to picofarads total capacitance.
  • Tracking Force Range: 1.8 to 2.2 grams.
  • Recommended Tracking Force: 2.0 grams.
  • Vertical Tracking Angle: 20°.
  • Net Weight: 6.5 grams.
  • Mounting: Standard 1/2" (12.7mm) Mounting Centers.
  • User Replaceable Stylus RS-RAINIER

Our first offering in the new Oyster line-up is the venerable RAINIER, which continues the Pearl’s legacy for smooth, natural sound reproduction. After years of development, we are proud to introduce an all-new integrated body and generator system that significantly reduces internal resonances. With the ability to change to the OLYMPIA or Moonstone stylus allows for upgrades without replacing the entire cartridge. Here is what some critics say:

Here is what some critics say:

Sumiko Oyster Rainier Review - Soundstage

Sumiko Oyster MM cartridges: Shucking the sonics


 

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PEARLTM
Moving Magnet
  • Stylus Type: 0.3 x 0.8 mil. Elliptical Configuration.
  • Frequency Response: 12 Hz. - 30 kHz.
  • Output Voltage: 4.0 mV per channel at 1 kHz.; 5 cm./sec. peak recorded velocity.
  • Channel Separation: Minimum 30 dB at 1 kHz.
  • Channel Balance: Within 0.5 dB.
  • Compliance: 12 x 10-6 cm/dyne.
  • Internal Impedance: 1.13 kOhm.
  • Load Impedance: 47kΩ.
  • Tracking Force Range: 1.5 to 2.0 grams.
  • Recommended Tracking Force: 2.0 grams.
  • Net Weight: 6.0 grams.
  • Mounting: Standard 1/2" (12.7mm) Mounting Centers.
  • User Replaceable Stylus RS-PEA

"The SUMIKO Pearl is a truly unique and precious find within the sea of entry-level phono cartridges. With decades of accolades to its name, the Pearl’s smooth, natural sound reproduction breathes life into any recording with poise and transparency. Its diminutive price also belies its colossal ability to pull a complete sonic picture from each record it touches."

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BLACK PEARLTM
Moving Magnet
  • Stylus Type: 0.5 mil. Spherical Configuration.
  • Frequency Response: 18 Hz. - 27 kHz.
  • Output Voltage: 4.0 mV per channel at 1 kHz.; 5 cm./sec. peak recorded velocity.  Output from each channel within 2 dB.
  • Channel Separation: Minimum 28 dB at 1 kHz.
  • Channel Balance: <1.0dB @ 1kHz.
  • Compliance: 12 x 10-6 cm/dyne.
  • Optimum Load: 47, 000 ohms resistance in parallel with 250 to picofarads total capacitance.
  • Tracking Force Range: 1.5 to 2.0 grams.
  • Recommended Tracking Force: 2.0 grams.
  • Net Weight: 6.0 grams.
  • Mounting: Standard 1/2" (12.7mm) Mounting Centers.
  • User Replaceable Stylus RS-BLP


"The Black Pearl incorporates a tried and reliable cartridge body with an improved cantilever and the same spherical stylus as the Oyster. This combination gives an overall richer output, including greater channel separation and a wider frequency response that pushes the listening experience to the next level. "

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OYSTERTM
Moving Magnet
  • Stylus Type: 0.6 mil. Spherical Configuration.
  • Frequency Response: 30 Hz. - 20 kHz.
  • Output Voltage: 4.0 mV per channel at 1 kHz.; 5 cm./sec. peak recorded velocity.
  • Channel Separation: Minimum 25 dB at 1 kHz.
  • Channel Balance: <1.0 dB @ 1kHz.
  • Compliance: 12 x 10-6 cm/dyne.
  • Internal Impedance: 1.13 kOhm.
  • Optimum Load: 47, 000 ohms resistance in parallel with 250 to picofarads total capacitance.
  • Tracking Force Range: 1.5 to 2.5 grams.
  • Recommended Tracking Force: 2.3 grams.
  • Net Weight: 5.3 grams.
  • Mounting: Standard 1/2" (12.7mm) Mounting Centers.
  • User Replaceable Stylus RS-OYS

"The bonded spherical stylus and rugged generator assembly of the Oyster makes it perfect for those seeking a cost-effective moving magnet cartridge that can be used in a wide range of applications. Our most affordable offering will still elevate the performance of nearly any entry-level turntable it adorns."


 

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$ 78.88 Each

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Cartridge  Accessories

HL-29
Headshell Lead Wires
  • High-quality LC-OFC Litz Wire Leads with Gold Plated Terminals
  • Used in Sumiko's HS12 Universal Headshell
  • Smooth rich sound
  • Excellent presence in the low-frequencies
  • Manufactured in Japan

 

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$ 29.90

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HS-12
Universal Headshell
  • Standard 1/2 Inch Mount
  • Bayonet connection
  • Added Rigidity
  • Equipped with  Sumiko's HL29 LC-OFC Litz Wire Leads with Gold Plated Terminals
  • Adjustable Azimuth
  • Headshell weight: 11.396g
  • Manufactured in Japan

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  • Manufacturer: PIONEER.


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SPG-2
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The Philmore-Ditek SPG-2 Digital Stylus Tracking Force Gauge is the precision of digital technology with a very affordable price. This easy-to-use measuring device was developed to give listeners a way to insure against the problems caused by improper tracking force settings, which include mis-tracking, excessive record and tip wear, and poor sound reproduction.

This gauge is a highly accurate digital balance instrument designed to measure the actual downward force exerted by a stylus on a record over the range of 0.005 to 20.0 grams. Each gauge is calibrated with an included 20.0 gram weight, and displays readings in 0.001 gram increments in order to provide a very precise measurement of stylus tracking force.

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SPG
DIGITAL STYLUS FORCE GAUGE

The Philmore-Ditek SPG Digital Stylus Tracking Force Gauge is the precision of digital technology with a very affordable price. This easy-to-use measuring device was developed to give listeners a way to insure against the problems caused by improper tracking force settings, which include mis-tracking, excessive record and tip wear, and poor sound reproduction.

This gauge is a highly accurate digital balance instrument designed to measure the actual downward force exerted by a stylus on a record over the range of 0.01 to 5.0 grams. Each gauge is calibrated with an included 5.0 gram weight, and displays readings in 0.01 gram increments in order to provide a very precise measurement of stylus tracking force.

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SFG-2
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This gauge is a highly accurate beam balance instrument designed to measure the actual downward force exerted by a stylus on a record over the range of 0.5 to 3.0 grams. Each gauge is individually calibrated, and displays readings in 0.05 gram increments in order to provide a precise measurement of stylus tracking force.

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D5SC060
Stylus Cleaning Formula
  • The Safest Way to Remove Waxy Deposits,  Dust or other Deposit Build-Up from Your Phono Stylus.

  • D5SC060 Stylus Cleaning Formula Dissolves Foreign Material Known to Hinder Proper Stylus Tracking.

  • Brush Applicator Quickly Whisks Away and Dissolves Deposits Without Harming the Delicate Diamond Stylus.

  • A Regular Regimen Between Album Side Plays Extends Both Stylus and Record Life.

  • This Fluid is Particularly Important for Cartridges and Tone Arms which use Low Tracking Force.

  • Manufacturer: D5 Squared Products.

SYSTEM CONTENTS:

  • D5SC060 Stylus Cleaning Formula Includes Applicator in Cap.

  • The D5SC060 Stylus Cleaning Formula in a 2.02 Ounce (60 ml.) Smoked Glass Bottle.


 

WARNING!  WARNING!  WARNING!

  • Avoid Prolonged Breathing of Vapors or Immediate Contact with Skin.
    Use Only with Adequate Ventilation.

  • DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY.

  • In case of eye contact, flush with water immediately.  If swallowed, induce vomiting only when conscious.  Call a physician.

DANGER! 

This FLAMMABLE formula should NOT be used near heat, sparks or open flame.

 

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HL-S
Headshell Leads

BENEFITS:

  • Four "color coded" headshell wires.

  • Gold plated terminals for best conduction.

  • Silk wrapped LC-OFC copper Litz conductors.

  • Manufacturer: Audioquest.


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SorboGel Record Mat
Damping Replacement Mat

    BENEFITS:

  • Greater clarity and contrast from damping vinyl records on glass or metal platters.

  • Replaces factory record mat.

  • Manufacturer: Audioquest.


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$ 94.22

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RECORD BRUSH
Carbon Fiber Brush

BENEFITS:

  • Contains more than 1,000,000 conductive carbon fibers for effective record cleaning.

  • Designed for dry use.

  • Works well on LCD screens and keyboards too!

  • Manufacturer: Audioquest.


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STATIC ELIMINATOR
Double Barrel Static Elimination Gun

BENEFITS:

  • Simple to use.

  • Double barrel for wider dispersion.

  • No battery or electrical connections necessary.

  • Keeps your records cleaner and quieter.

  • Use wherever static build-up is a problem.

  • Manufacturer: Empire Audio Groome.


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