Sumiko Oyster Phono Cartridge – SoundHub

Sumiko Oyster Phono Cartridge

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Sumiko Oyster phono cartridge is generally smooth in character yet surprisingly musical — a high-value introduction to the hobby of critical listening at manageable price for anyone looking to get a taste for the difference a cartridge upgrade can make. A conventional moving magnet cartridge with a rugged spherical stylus and alloy cantilever, it’s perfect match for any MM preamp and represents a fantastic step forward from most any entry-level & OEM design. You’ll hear an added layer of depth accompanied by enticing mid/high frequency extension.

 

Our Classic Oysters

Over 40 years and worldwide, our classic Oyster Series has left thousands of captivated listeners in its wake. The series is comprised of our Oyster (MM), Black Pearl (MM), Pearl (MM), Blue Point No. 2 (MC) & Blue Point Special EVO III (MC) — each capable of delivering a degree of refinement you have yet to hear from your turntable system. The cartridges have established themselves over decades as high-value gems that dependably out-perform listeners’ expectations for their dollar. Marked by honesty in analog reproduction, our Oyster Series remains true to what’s in the groove, impressively and convincingly voiced to bring you closer to your music.

 

Hand-Crafted in Japan

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.

Moving Magnet







Mass & Dimension

5.3g, 18.2 x 18 x 30.50mm (WxHxD)





Stylus

0.7mil Spherical





Cantilever

Aluminum Pipe





Coils

High-Purity Copper





Internal Impedance

1,130Ω





Load Impedance

47kΩ





Frequency Response

30Hz – 20kHz





Output

5.0mV





Channel Separation

25dB @ 1kHz





Channel Balance

1dB @ 1kHz





Compliance

12×10-6cm/dyn @ 100Hz





Capacitance

100pF – 200pF





Vertical Tracking Angle

25°





Tracking Force Range

1.5g – 2.5g





Recommended Tracking Force

2.3g





Replacement Stylus Unit

RS Oyster