{"title":"Sumiko Phono Cartridges for Vinyl Lovers","description":"For nearly 40 years Sumiko has provided the finest array of phono cartridges to analog lovers world-wide. The long list of iconic models distributed \u0026amp; imported by Sumiko reads like a “who’s who” of analog's illustrious past. Today, Sumiko designs and manufactures their own brand of phono cartridges. Their cartridge catalog includes a wide variety of styles and price points, which is why Sumiko phono cartridges are a popular choice for vinyl lovers.","products":[{"product_id":"sumiko-pearwood-celebration-ii-cartridge","title":"Sumiko Pearwood Celebration II Cartridge","description":"For over five years SUMIKO has provided the Celebration Pearwood Signature to music lovers seeking the musical experience of the finest and most expensive phono pickups at a more reasonable cost. New advances in material technology and construction techniques have allowed for a significant improvement in sound quality and have resulted in the creation of this new Mark II version. \u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- TABS --\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eOVERVIEW\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nFor over five years SUMIKO has provided the Celebration Pearwood Signature to music lovers seeking the musical experience of the finest and most expensive phono pickups at a more reasonable cost. New advances in material technology and construction techniques have allowed for a significant improvement in sound quality and have resulted in the creation of this new Mark II version.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nImprovements to the original Pearwood Celebration include a brand new handcrafted Pearwood cartridge body, refined long-grain boron cantilever, and most notably a new ultra low-mass Ogura Jewel Co. P9 Stylus (Vital Design). In addition, a new, machined billet Teflon back plate features custom hollow and tapered brass mounting pins for ease of installation. These refinements result in a cartridge that offers more extended high frequencies along with bass extension and an extremely articulate mid-band range. . The Pearwood Celebration II embodies all the virtues that over 25 years of experience in designing and distributing the finest in analog products.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch5\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n    • Cartridge Type: Moving Coil\u003cbr\u003e\n    • Suspension: Synthetic Rubber\u003cbr\u003e\n    • Frequency Response: 10Hz-40Khz +\/- 1.5dB\u003cbr\u003e\n    • Output Voltage\/Channel: 0.5mV (3.54 cm\/sec., 1kHz)\u003cbr\u003e\n    • Channel Separation: 30dB @ 1kHz\u003cbr\u003e\n    • Channel Balance: 0.5dB @ 1kHz\u003cbr\u003e\n    • Optimum Tracking Force: 2.0 grams\u003cbr\u003e\n    • Tracking Force Range: 1.9 ­ 2.2 grams\u003cbr\u003e\n    • Dynamic Compliance: (x10-6 cm\/dyne)12\u003cbr\u003e\n    • Internal Impedance: 30 Ohms\u003cbr\u003e\n    • Capacitance Range: 100 ­ 300 pf\u003cbr\u003e\n    • Cantilever: Long grain Boron\u003cbr\u003e\n    • Stylus Size\/Shape: Ultra low-mass Ogura Jewel Co. P9 Stylus\u003cbr\u003e\n    • Output Terminals: Unique gold plated tapered brass pins\u003cbr\u003e\n    • Load Impedance: 100-1k Ohms\u003cbr\u003e\n    • Cartridge Weight: 7.0 grams\u003cbr\u003e\n    • Mounting System Standard: 0.5” hole spacing, threaded M2.5\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- \/TABS --\u003e\n","brand":"Sumiko Phono Cartridges","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31467935629375,"sku":"PEARWOODC2","price":2799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0242\/3334\/5087\/files\/sumiko_celeb_1000x1000_a8ee47eb-c4de-4688-921f-23d06e0ac5d6.jpg?v=1684653337"},{"product_id":"sumiko-pearl-cartridge","title":"Sumiko Pearl Phono Cartridge","description":"Moving magnet phono cartridge with alloy cantilever, bonded elliptical stylus and 4.0mV output. Considering the the reputation of Sumiko's venerable Blue Point and Blackbird moving-coil cartridges, its easy to see how their more affordable line of moving magnet cartridges is so often overlooked. It's fair to say that manufacturers like Ortofon, Grado, and Audio-Technica dominate the market for moving magnet cartridges, but the Sumiko Pearl is certainly a capable competitor.\n\n\u003c!-- TABS --\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eOVERVIEW\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nMoving magnet phono cartridge with alloy cantilever, bonded elliptical stylus and 4.0mV output.\nConsidering the the reputation of Sumiko’s venerable Blue Point and Blackbird moving-coil cartridges, its easy to see how their more affordable line of moving magnet cartridges is so often overlooked. It’s fair to say that manufacturers like Ortofon, Grado, and Audio-Technica dominate the market for moving magnet cartridges, but the Sumiko Pearl is certainly a capable competitor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWith smooth presentation and a warm mid-range, the Pearl also does a great job of reducing surface noise without sacrificing detail at high frequencies. Improved channel separation allows for fantastic stereo imaging, while the elliptical stylus and wide frequency response (12-30Khz) extract and present a surprising level of depth, with strong rhythm sections and bass.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch5\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\n    • Cartridge Type MM \u003cbr\u003e\n    • Frequency Response (Hz) 12Hz-30kHz \u003cbr\u003e\n    • Output Voltage\/Channel (mV) 5mV \u003cbr\u003e\n    • Channel Separation (dB) 30dB \u003cbr\u003e\n    • Channel Balance (dB) 0,5dB \u003cbr\u003e\n    • Compliance 15mm\/N \u003cbr\u003e\n    • Stylus size\/shape (mil) Elp. 0,2×0,8mm \u003cbr\u003e\n    • Load Impedance 47kOhm \u003cbr\u003e\n    • Tracking Force Range (grams) 1.5 – 2.0 \u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- \/TABS --\u003e\n","brand":"Sumiko Phono Cartridges","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31467935924287,"sku":"PEARL","price":139.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0242\/3334\/5087\/files\/sumiko_pearl_1000x1000_1467a256-d967-4fa9-9c1a-e41da7af4c2c.jpg?v=1684653296"},{"product_id":"sumiko-palo-santos-presentation-cartridge","title":"Sumiko Palo Santos Presentation Cartridge","description":"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.\n\n\u003c!-- TABS --\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eOVERVIEW\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nFor 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nImprovements grace virtually every facet of the product to differentiate it from its smaller sibling the Pearwood Celebration II. 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 (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 Sumiko’s flagship offering.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch5\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n    • Cartridge Type: Moving Coil \u003cbr\u003e\n    • Suspension: Synthetic Rubber\u003cbr\u003e\n    • Frequency Response: 10Hz-40Khz +\/- 1.5dB \u003cbr\u003e\n    • Output Voltage\/Channel: 0.5mV (3.54 cm\/sec.,1kHz)\u003cbr\u003e\n    • Channel Separation: \u0026gt;30dB @ 1kHz\u003cbr\u003e\n    • Channel Balance: \u0026lt;0.5dB @ 1kHz\u003cbr\u003e\n    • Optimum Tracking Force: 2.0 grams\u003cbr\u003e\n    • Tracking Force Range: 1.8 – 2.2 grams\u003cbr\u003e\n    • Dynamic Compliance:  8 x 10-6 cm\/dyne\u003cbr\u003e\n    • Internal Impedance:  12 ohms\u003cbr\u003e\n    • Load Impedance:  100-1k ohms\u003cbr\u003e\n    • Capacitance Range: 100 – 300 pf\u003cbr\u003e\n    • Cantilever:  Long grain Boron\u003cbr\u003e\n    • Stylus: Line Contact, ultra low-mass, solid diamond 75µm x 5µm\u003cbr\u003e\n    • Output Terminals:  Unique gold plated tapered brass pins\u003cbr\u003e\n    • Cartridge Weight:  8.3 grams\u003cbr\u003e\n    • Mounting System:  Standard 0.5” hole spacing, threaded M2.5\u003cbr\u003e\n    • Supplied Hardware:  \u003cbr\u003e\n    • Stainless Steel Mounting Bolts \u003cbr\u003e\n    • 2 ea. – 2.5mm x 6mm, 8mm \u003cbr\u003e\n    • 4 – Stainless Steel Washers, 2.5mm \u003cbr\u003e\n    • 1 – M2 Allen Wrench\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- \/TABS --\u003e\n","brand":"Sumiko Phono Cartridges","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31467935957055,"sku":"PALOSANTOS","price":4499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0242\/3334\/5087\/files\/sumiko_palosantos_1000x1000_3320395e-3580-4670-8571-403830d927dd.jpg?v=1684653260"},{"product_id":"sumiko-oyster-cartridge","title":"Sumiko Oyster Cartridge","description":"Moving magnet phono cartridge with alloy cantilever. Bonded spherical stylus, 4.0 mV output. A 1\/2″ mount moving magnet phono cartridge will fit most turntables. The Oyster offers the widest applications for budding audiophiles and people who want to hear the best out of their cherished records.\n\n\u003c!-- TABS --\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch5\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\n    • Cartridge Type: Moving Magnet \u003cbr\u003e\n    • Output Voltage\/Channel: 4mV \u003cbr\u003e\n    • Stylus Tip: .6mm Bonded spherical stylus \u003cbr\u003e\n    • Cantilever: Alloy Tube \u003cbr\u003e\n    • Tracking Force: 1.25g – 2.5g \u003cbr\u003e\n    • Frequency Response: 30Hz – 20KHz \u003cbr\u003e\n    • Channel Separation (dB) 25dB \u003cbr\u003e\n    • Channel Balance (dB) 1,0dB \u003cbr\u003e\n    • Compliance 12mm\/N \u003cbr\u003e\n    • Load Impedance 47kOhm \u003cbr\u003e\n    • Cartridge Weight 5.3g \u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- \/TABS --\u003e\n","brand":"Sumiko Phono Cartridges","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31467935989823,"sku":"OYSTER","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0242\/3334\/5087\/files\/sumiko_oyster_1000x1000_fca96670-404a-4bbe-81c6-2df54c058b7d.jpg?v=1684653219"},{"product_id":"sumiko-black-pearl-cartridge","title":"Sumiko Black Pearl Cartridge","description":"The Sumiko Black Pearl is a moving magnet phono cartridge with an alloy cantilever, bonded spherical stylus, and 4.0 mV output. The Black Pearl cartridge offers superior construction and sound quality with an emphasis on real world performance.\n\n\u003c!-- TABS --\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eOVERVIEW\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\nThe Sumiko Black Pearl is a moving magnet phono cartridge with an alloy cantilever, bonded spherical stylus, and 4.0 mV output. The Black Pearl cartridge offers superior construction and sound quality with an emphasis on real world performance. \u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch5\u003eCOMPATIBILITY\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\nThe Sumiko Black Pearl turntable cartridge is an ideal replacement for any standard 1\/2″ mount turntable or headshell.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    • Turntables: The Sumiko Pearl turntable cartridge supports turntables manufactured by Pro-Ject, Technics, Sony, Pioneer, Dual, Kenwood, Marantz, Denon, etc.. \u003cbr\u003e\n    • Cartridges: The Sumiko Pearl turntable cartridge replaces any standard 1\/2″ mount cartridge from Shure, Audio Technica, Ortofon, Pickering, Empire, Grado, etc..\u003cbr\u003e \n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- \/TABS --\u003e\n","brand":"Sumiko Phono Cartridges","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31467936514111,"sku":"BLACKPEARL","price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0242\/3334\/5087\/files\/sumiko_blackpearl_1000x1000_848fdf62-7b5f-4dc1-a7fd-887924ad5a31.jpg?v=1684653074"},{"product_id":"sumiko-starling-moving-coil-phono-cartridge","title":"Sumiko Starling Cartridge","description":"Sumiko's new flagship open-architecture moving coil cartridge uses the same resonance-reducing body design as the Songbird, but introduces a long-grain boron cantilever and a Micro-Ridge stylus. This allows the Starling to render the grandeur of an orchestra, while still preserving air and space, or to realize every detail of a nuanced jazz recording with its responsive dynamics and deep silences.\n\n\u003c!-- TABS --\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eOVERVIEW\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\nSumiko’s new flagship open-architecture moving coil cartridge uses the same resonance-reducing body design as the Songbird, but introduces a long-grain boron cantilever and a Micro-Ridge stylus.\nThis allows the Starling to render the grandeur of an orchestra, while still preserving air and space, or to realize every detail of a nuanced jazz recording with its responsive dynamics and deep silences.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe mechanical silence of the Starling concedes a dynamic linearity across the entire spectrum that allows it to handle even the most demanding passages with effortless poise and convincing drive.\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch5\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\n    • Cartridge Type: Moving Coil\u003cbr\u003e\n    • Stylus: Micro-Ridge\u003cbr\u003e\n    • Cantilever Material: boron\u003cbr\u003e\n    • Wire Material: pure copper\u003cbr\u003e\n    • Internal Impedance: 28Ω\u003cbr\u003e\n    • Load Impedance: \u0026gt;100Ω\u003cbr\u003e\n    • Frequency Response: 12Hz – 50kHz\u003cbr\u003e\n    • Output Voltage: 0.5mV\u003cbr\u003e\n    • Channel Separation: 35dB @ 1kHz\u003cbr\u003e\n    • Channel Balance: \u0026lt;0.5dB @ 1KHz\u003cbr\u003e\n    • Compliance: 12×10-6 cm\/dyn @ 100Hz\u003cbr\u003e\n    • Recommended Load Capacitance: 100pf – 200pF\u003cbr\u003e\n    • Vertical Tracking Angle: 20°\u003cbr\u003e\n    • Tracking Force: 1.8g – 2.2g\u003cbr\u003e\n    • Recommended Force: 2.0g\u003cbr\u003e\n    • Cartridge Weight: 9.5g\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- \/TABS --\u003e\n","brand":"Sumiko Phono Cartridges","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31468056641599,"sku":"STARLING","price":1999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0242\/3334\/5087\/files\/sumiko_ref_1000x1000_0d9529a1-bd00-4b73-ba28-da3069f050c1.jpg?v=1684653443"},{"product_id":"sumiko-songbird-phono-cartridge","title":"Sumiko Songbird Phono Cartridge","description":"The Songbird comes in at a perfect price-point 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 creating excitement in classical system setups.\n\n\u003c!-- TABS --\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eOVERVIEW\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe Songbird comes in at a perfect price-point for launching the part-time audiophile into some serious listening.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAs 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 creating excitement in classical system setups.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch5\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\n    • Cartridge Type: Moving Coil\u003cbr\u003e\n    • Stylus: 0.3 x 0.7 micron Elliptical\u003cbr\u003e\n    • Cantilever Material: coated aluminum pipe\u003cbr\u003e\n    • Wire Material: pure copper\u003cbr\u003e\n    • Internal Impedance: 135 Ohms\u003cbr\u003e\n    • Load Impedance: 47kΩ\u003cbr\u003e\n    • Frequency Response: 12Hz – 40kHz\u003cbr\u003e\n    • Output Voltage: 2.5mV\u003cbr\u003e\n    • Channel Separation: 30dB @ 1kHz\u003cbr\u003e\n    • Channel Balance: \u0026lt;0.5dB @ 1kHz\u003cbr\u003e\n    • Compliance: 12×10-6 cm\/dyn @ 100Hz\u003cbr\u003e\n    • Recommended load capacitance: 100pF – 200pF\u003cbr\u003e\n    • Vertical tracking angle: 20°\u003cbr\u003e\n    • Tracking Force: 1.8g – 2.2g\u003cbr\u003e\n    • Recommended Force: 2.0g\u003cbr\u003e\n    • Cartridge Weight: 8.5g\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- \/TABS --\u003e\n","brand":"Sumiko Phono Cartridges","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31468056674367,"sku":"SONGBIRD","price":899.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0242\/3334\/5087\/files\/sumiko_songbird_1000x1000_b7cdaf2b-3ec6-4fe3-a267-9537ad893486.jpg?v=1684653410"},{"product_id":"sumiko-amethyst-phono-cartridge","title":"Sumiko Amethyst Cartridge","description":"Easily Sumiko's 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. 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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.\n\n\u003c!-- TABS --\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eOVERVIEW\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDue 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.\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch5\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n    • Cartridge Type: Moving Magnet\u003cbr\u003e\n    • Stylus: 0.3 x 0.7 micron Elliptical\u003cbr\u003e\n    • Cantilever Material: aluminum\u003cbr\u003e\n    • Wire Material: copper\u003cbr\u003e\n    • Internal Impedance: 1,130Ω\u003cbr\u003e\n    • Load Impedance: 47kΩ\u003cbr\u003e\n    • Frequency Response: 12Hz – 30kHz\u003cbr\u003e\n    • Output Voltage: 4mV @ 1kHz\u003cbr\u003e\n    • Channel Separation: 30dB @ 1kHz\u003cbr\u003e\n    • Channel Balance: 1.5dB @ 1kHz\u003cbr\u003e\n    • Compliance: 12×10-6 cm\/dyn @ 100Hz\u003cbr\u003e\n    • Recommended Load Capacitance: 100pF – 200pF\u003cbr\u003e\n    • Vertical Tracking Angle: 20°\u003cbr\u003e\n    • Tracking Force: 1.8g – 2.2g\u003cbr\u003e\n    • Recommended Force: 2.0g\u003cbr\u003e\n    • Cartridge Weight: 6.5g\u003cbr\u003e\n    • Replacement Stylus Unit: RS Olympia, RS Moonstone, RS Rainier\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- \/TABS --\u003e\n","brand":"Sumiko Phono Cartridges","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31468060082239,"sku":"OLYMPIA","price":219.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0242\/3334\/5087\/files\/sumiko_olym_1000x1000_bf34fd26-6c33-45ee-ada6-2c662cfb1218.jpg?v=1684653177"},{"product_id":"sumiko-rainier-phono-cartridge","title":"Sumiko Rainier Cartridge","description":"Sumiko's 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, Sumiko is proud to introduce an all-new integrated body and generator system. With the ability to upgrade the stock stylus to the Olympia or Moonstone makes this the perfect entry-level cartridge that will not disappoint for years to come.\n\n\u003c!-- TABS --\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eOVERVIEW\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nSumiko’s first offering in the new Oyster line-up is the venerable Rainier, which continues the Pearl’s legacy for smooth, natural sound reproduction.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter years of development, Sumiko is proud to introduce an all-new integrated body and generator system. 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A close inspection of the resonance properties of Blue Point No. 2 revealed potential for improvement, so Sumiko took a closer look at how the housing resonates around the generator--and the results are remarkable.\n\u003c!-- TABS --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eOVERVIEW\u003c\/h5\u003e\nFor years, Sumiko's classic Blue Point No. 2 has been favored for its combination of high output and ease of use, but now Sumiko has gone even further and developed the new Blue Point No. 3. This popular cartridge has been optimized using Sumiko's groundbreaking resonance optimization techniques, giving listeners the classic moving coil sound without the need for a dedicated MC pre-amplifier. Explore the new possibilities of sound that the Blue Point No. 3 provides!\n\u003ch5\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/h5\u003e\nSumiko Blue Point No. 3 Phono Cartridge offers a classic sonic presentation reminiscent of the Shure \u0026amp; Stanton MMs known for their smoothness. Featuring Sumiko's established MC generator system, this smoothness is paired with the delicacy and finesse expected from a Sumiko MC. At its foundation is a rounded, buttery low-end response that will please bass lovers. Full, warm and distinct, the low-end envelopes you in its coziness. Additionally, mid-range sounds remain clear, and the high-frequency attack \u0026amp; decay is exquisite and ethereal. To further enhance the model, a low-output variant was introduced. MC phonostages can benefit from the same mellifluous sound plus the depth and imaging typical of a low-output design. 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