Introducing the Sumiko Oyster 

Sumiko Oyster phono cartridge is generally smooth and surprisingly musical — a high-value introduction to the hobby of close listening. A conventional moving magnet cartridge with a rugged spherical stylus and alloy cantilever, it is a perfect match for any MM preamp and represents a fantastic step forward from most entry-level & OEM designs. It provides the warmth and depth of analog sound without the fatigue you may otherwise find in this class of cartridge.

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.

Sumiko's Oyster MM Cartridges

the Oyster Series cartridges have established themselves as smooth, warm and refined alternatives to more aggressive-sounding options. They are meticulously crafted with premium materials, enabling highly musical, poised and polished sonics that steer clear of listening fatigue.

An integrated body and generator system stifles internal resonance and readily transfers uncontrolled energy from the cartridge to the tonearm where it is dissipated harmlessly. This reduces distortion and coloration, leaving you with pure analog fidelity that conveys the emotional message embedded in your music.

Handmade in Japan

Each Sumiko phono cartridge is hand-assembled by the world-class cartridge makers at Excel Sound in Yokohama, Japan – a relationship Sumiko has proudly maintained for nearly forty years.

Using only the finest materials that combine to deliver performance that has enlightened generations of listeners, each design is thoroughly auditioned until it meets their stringent standards for sound.

Production is then executed by expert craftsmen with a collective eye for precision and quality. The result is a family of cartridges that render emotion through tonally balanced, refined and fatigueless analog.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Cartridge Type
Moving Magnet

Frequency Response
30Hz - 20kHz

Output Voltage
4.0mV

Load Impedance
47kΩ

Channel Separation
25dB @ 1kHz

Channel Balance
<1.0 dB @ 1kHz

Stylus Type
Spherical

Compliance
12x10-6 cm/dyn

Tracking Force Range
1.5g - 2.5g

Recommended Force
2.3g

Cartridge Weight
5.3g

*This information has been obtained from Manufacturers website. We advise that Price, Features & Specifications are subject change without notice.

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