Description
Sumiko Stylus Rainier – Stylus Replacement
The Sumiko Stylus Rainier is a high-quality stylus replacement specifically designed for the Sumiko Rainier MM cartridge. With a dynamic compliance of 10 µm (measured at 100 Hz) and an elliptical diamond tip (r/R 8 x 18 µm), it ensures precise and detailed sound reproduction.
Technical Details:
- Compliance, lateral: 10 µm (100 Hz)
- Stylus tip: Elliptical (r/R 8 x 18 µm)
- Recommended tracking force: 2g
Upgrade Options for Sumiko MM Cartridges
This stylus allows for a straightforward sound improvement for your Sumiko Rainier cartridge, with no need for realignment after replacement. Upgrading to a higher model in the Sumiko series, such as the Olympia, Moonstone, or Amethyst, offers a noticeable audio enhancement. This improvement is achieved through finer diamond tips and lighter cantilevers, resulting in more precise tracking and a more detailed soundstage.
Upgrade Levels of the Sumiko Stylus Series:
- Rainier: Elliptical stylus (r/R 8 x 18 µm)
- Olympia: Better-selected elliptical diamond (r/R 8 x 18 µm)
- Moonstone: Lighter aluminum cantilever, elliptical diamond (r/R 8 x 18 µm)
- Wellfleet: Nude elliptical diamond (r/R 8 x 18 µm)
- Amethyst: Nude line-contact diamond (r/R 5 x 20 µm)
Optional Shellac Stylus: For shellac records, Sumiko offers the RS78 stylus with a spherical tip (R 76 µm), compatible with the Rainier to Amethyst models.
This stylus replacement is the perfect choice to fully unlock the potential of your Sumiko MM cartridge.







