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Sumiko Oyster MM Cartridge

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Brand Sumiko
Unit Count 1.0 Count
Voltage 4 Volts
Reusability Single Use
Model Name Oyster MM

About this item

  • The Oyster, with its bonded spherical stylus and rugged generator assembly, is for those seeking the most cost- effective moving magnet cartridge to use in the widest applications.
  • Ideal for use in the vast array of entry-level performance turntables and flexible enough to play 45 and 78 rpm recordings with excellent results, the Oyster is a perfect choice
  • High performance at a reasonable price
  • Frequency Response: 30Hz - 20kHz. Output Voltage: 4.0 mV. Load Impedance: 47k ohms. Channel Seperation: 25dB at 1kHz, Channel Balance: 1.0 at 1kHz
  • Stylus Type: Spherical. Compliance: 12 x 10 -6 cm/dyne. Tracking Force Range: 1.5 - 2.5 grams. Recommended Force: 2.3 grams. Cartridge Weight: 5.3 grams.
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Oyster
Oyster Phono Cartridge

Classic Moving Magnet Phono Pickup

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

Our Classic Oysters

The series is comprised of our Oyster (MM), Black Pearl (MM), Pearl (MM), Blue Point No. 2 (HOMC) & Blue Point Special EVO III (H & LOMC) — 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 outperform listeners’ expectations for their dollar.

Sumiko Oyster
Oyster

Hand-Crafted in Japan

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 a performance that has enlightened generations of listeners. Each design is thoroughly auditioned until perfected. Production is then performed by world-class cartridge makers with a collective eye for precision & quality.

Mass & Dimension 5.3g, 18.2 x 18 x 30.50mm (WxHxD)
Stylus 0.7mil Spherical
Cantilever Aluminium 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
Capacitance 100pF – 200pF
Compliance 12×10-6cm/dyn @ 100Hz
Vertical Tracking Angle 25°
Tracking Force Range 1.5g – 2.5g
Recommended Tracking Force 2.3g

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Customers appreciate the value of the cartridge. They say it's an excellent mid-range cart, an awesome entry-level audiophile cartridge, and a solid choice for a replacement cartridge.

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"...Tracking at a hair over 2 grams sound is noticeably wider & more detailed. Of course all listening descriptors are highly subjective...." Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great value
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