Description
Sumiko Oyster MM Cartridge
- The best upgrade for OEM cartridges
- High tracking ability
- Musical sound
- Spherical stylus (R 18μm)
The Classic
The Sumiko Oyster cartridge has a smooth character yet remains surprisingly musical—a high-quality entry into refined listening at an affordable price. Ideal for anyone looking to experience the difference an upgraded cartridge can make. This conventional moving magnet cartridge with its durable spherical stylus and alloy cantilever is compatible with any MM phono preamp and is a fantastic improvement over most entry-level and OEM designs. You’ll notice enhanced depth and an enticing extension of mid and high frequencies.
Handcrafted in Japan
From Oyster to Reference, every Sumiko cartridge is handmade in Yokohama, Japan, near the waters where the namesake oysters live. Sumiko selects only the finest materials by ear, ensuring generations of listeners enjoy an exceptional performance. Each design is thoroughly tested to perfection and then crafted by world-class artisans with a shared focus on precision and quality.
Suitable for light to medium tonearms. Also compatible with headshells that require bottom mounting screws, such as those found on older Thorens turntables.
Specifications:
- Output voltage: 5mV
- Load impedance: 47kΩ
- Weight: 5.3g
- Dynamic compliance: 12μm (at 100Hz)
- Stylus: Spherical (R 18μm)
- Tracking force: 2.3g
