{"title":"Sumiko","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"sumiko-oyster-moving-magnet-cartridge","title":"Sumiko Oyster Moving Magnet Cartridge","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOYSTER\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSumiko 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 \u0026amp; OEM designs. It provides the warmth and depth of analog sound without the fatigue you may otherwise find in this class of cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHandmade in Japan\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Sumiko phono cartridge is hand-assembled by the world-class cartridge makers at Excel Sound in Yokohama, Japan – a relationship we’ve proudly maintained for nearly forty years. We use only the finest materials that combine to deliver performance that has enlightened generations of listeners. Each design is thoroughly auditioned until it meets our stringent standards for sound. Production is then executed by expert craftsmen with a collective eye for precision \u0026amp; quality. The result is a family of cartridges that render emotion through tonally balanced, refined and fatigueless analog reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sumiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50297195364595,"sku":null,"price":219.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0429\/5301\/5446\/files\/Sumiko_Oyster_1076F.jpg?v=1786918811"},{"product_id":"sumiko-pearl-moving-magnet-cartridge","title":"Sumiko Pearl Moving Magnet Cartridge","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePEARL \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeated atop the entry-level range of classic Oysters, our classic Pearl phono cartridge has been dazzling listeners for decades. Physically compatible with most tonearms on the market and a perfect fit for any MM system, it is a reminder that one doesn’t have to exhaust their budget for refined, fatigueless sound quality. Dynamic, smooth and incredibly musical for its price, it is an evenly-balanced cartridge with enticing highs, decisive mids and deep, well-rounded bass. Pearl introduces our 0.3 x 0.7mil elliptical stylus, heightening detail retrieval, adding brilliance \u0026amp; improving on the stereo imaging of its sibling Black Pearl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHandmade in Japan\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Sumiko phono cartridge is hand-assembled by the world-class cartridge makers at Excel Sound in Yokohama, Japan – a relationship we’ve proudly maintained for nearly forty years. We use only the finest materials that combine to deliver performance that has enlightened generations of listeners. Each design is thoroughly auditioned until it meets our stringent standards for sound. Production is then executed by expert craftsmen with a collective eye for precision \u0026amp; quality. The result is a family of cartridges that render emotion through tonally balanced, refined and fatigueless analog reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sumiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50297197494515,"sku":null,"price":299.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0429\/5301\/5446\/files\/Sumiko_Pearl_1088F.jpg?v=1786919449"},{"product_id":"sumiko-rainier-moving-magnet-cartridge","title":"Sumiko Rainier Moving Magnet Cartridge","description":"\u003ch1\u003eRAINIER\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing our modern Oyster collection, Rainier is characterized by a welcoming warmth, effortless musicality and refinement that is rarely found in its class. Rendering music with a soft, sophisticated touch, it skillfully places vocals \u0026amp; instruments in a dimensional soundstage that captures ambient information in proper balance with the musical information itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOur Oyster MM Cartridges\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Oyster Series cartridges have established themselves as smooth, warm and refined alternatives to more aggressive-sounding options. They are exceptionally 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eUpgrade Path\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRainier, Olympia, Moonstone, Wellfleet and Amethyst use interchangeable stylus replacements. This allows you to upgrade when it suits you, or to keep a backup around for worn records. The cartridge bodies are identical with the exception of Amethyst, which uses an enhanced anatomy but remains compatible with the full range of styli. As you move up, you achieve improved fidelity with varying cantilevers, magnets and stylus tips, all of which bear audible improvements in detail, imagining, resolution and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHandmade in Japan\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Sumiko phono cartridge is hand-assembled by the world-class cartridge makers at Excel Sound in Yokohama, Japan – a relationship we’ve proudly maintained for nearly forty years. We use only the finest materials that combine to deliver performance that has enlightened generations of listeners. Each design is thoroughly auditioned until it meets our stringent standards for sound. Production is then executed by expert craftsmen with a collective eye for precision \u0026amp; quality. The result is a family of cartridges that render emotion through tonally balanced, refined and fatigueless analog reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eReviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetail levels are good, but it’s more the musically cohesive way that the Rainier delivers all that information that makes it special.” \u003cstrong\u003e—\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.whathifi.com\/reviews\/sumiko-rainier\"\u003eWhat Hi-Fi? Best Cartridge £100-£250\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“The Oyster Rainier offered a lovely, warm sound with a wide range of recordings, but could still kick up its heels as required.” \u003cstrong\u003e—\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.soundstageaccess.com\/index.php\/equipment-reviews\/897-sumiko-oyster-rainier-moving-magnet-phono-cartridge\"\u003eSoundstage! Network Editor’s Choice\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eVIDEOS\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplacing\/Upgrading a Sumiko Moving Magnet Stylus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Stunning View of Our MMs in Action – Featuring Amethyst\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"702\" height=\"395\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wrBqiP_q9KI\" title=\"How to Replace and\/or Upgrade Your Sumiko Stylus\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sumiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50297204900083,"sku":null,"price":419.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0429\/5301\/5446\/files\/Sumiko_Rainier_1084F.jpg?v=1786921043"},{"product_id":"sumiko-olympia-moving-magnet-cartridge","title":"Sumiko Olympia Moving Magnet Cartridge","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOLYMPIA\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding on Rainier, Olympia implements a hollow cantilever and smaller magnet that reduces moving mass, translating to more nimble groove tracing, more nuance and improved specification. A slight decrease in output from Rainier reduces noise in an already-quiet design, improving imaging and perpetuating realism that is rare to come by in this class of cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOur Oyster MM Cartridges\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Oyster Series cartridges have established themselves as smooth, warm and refined alternatives to more aggressive-sounding options. They are exceptionally 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eUpgrade Path\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRainier, Olympia, Moonstone, Wellfleet and Amethyst use interchangeable stylus replacements. This allows you to upgrade when it suits you, or to keep a backup around for worn records. The cartridge bodies are identical with the exception of Amethyst, which uses an enhanced anatomy but remains compatible with the full range of styli. As you move up, you achieve improved fidelity with varying cantilevers, magnets and stylus tips, all of which bear audible improvements in detail, imagining, resolution and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHandmade in Japan\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Sumiko phono cartridge is hand-assembled by the world-class cartridge makers at Excel Sound in Yokohama, Japan – a relationship we’ve proudly maintained for nearly forty years. We use only the finest materials that combine to deliver performance that has enlightened generations of listeners. Each design is thoroughly auditioned until it meets our stringent standards for sound. Production is then executed by expert craftsmen with a collective eye for precision \u0026amp; quality. The result is a family of cartridges that render emotion through tonally balanced, refined and fatigueless analog reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eVIDEOS\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=wrBqiP_q9KI\u0026amp;ab_channel=SumikoPhonoCartridges\"\u003eReplacing\/Upgrading a Sumiko Moving Magnet Stylus\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=MdC0VSfKVAk\u0026amp;ab_channel=SumikoPhonoCartridges\"\u003eA Stunning View of Our MMs in Action – Featuring Amethyst\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"702\" height=\"395\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MdC0VSfKVAk\" title=\"How Does a Phono Cartridge Work? A Sumiko Video Tour of Amethyst (Moving Magnet)\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sumiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50297216565491,"sku":null,"price":619.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0429\/5301\/5446\/files\/Sumiko_Olympia_1068F.jpg?v=1786929696"},{"product_id":"sumiko-black-pearl-moving-magnet-cartridge","title":"Sumiko Black Pearl Moving Magnet Cartridge","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBLACK PEARL\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorrowing the smooth character of its sibling Oyster, Black Pearl implements an improved generator for better channel separation and frequency response. It reveals a broader, deeper soundstage with more space around instruments for a more immersive experience. Enjoyable for hours on end, Black Pearl is famously high in value, pairs perfectly with any MM phonostage and is physically compatible with a wide array of tonearms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHandmade in Japan\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Sumiko phono cartridge is hand-assembled by the world-class cartridge makers at Excel Sound in Yokohama, Japan – a relationship we’ve proudly maintained for nearly forty years. We use only the finest materials that combine to deliver performance that has enlightened generations of listeners. Each design is thoroughly auditioned until it meets our stringent standards for sound. Production is then executed by expert craftsmen with a collective eye for precision \u0026amp; quality. The result is a family of cartridges that render emotion through tonally balanced, refined and fatigueless analog reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sumiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50297528516851,"sku":null,"price":269.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0429\/5301\/5446\/files\/Sumiko_BlackPearl_1086F.jpg?v=1786930519"},{"product_id":"sumiko-moonstone-moving-magnet-cartridge","title":"Sumiko Moonstone Moving Magnet Cartridge","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMOONSTONE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurther reducing moving-mass with a lighter cantilever and magnet, Moonstone transcribes sonic imagery with weight, richness, depth \u0026amp; sparkle. Texture and nuance are readily available to the ear. The sonic image is well-controlled and suspended over a black background, delivering a highly immersive experience without fatigue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOur Oyster MM Cartridges\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Oyster Series cartridges have established themselves as smooth, warm and refined alternatives to more aggressive-sounding options. They are exceptionally 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eUpgrade Path\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRainier, Olympia, Moonstone, Wellfleet and Amethyst use interchangeable stylus replacements. This allows you to upgrade when it suits you, or to keep a backup around for worn records. The cartridge bodies are identical with the exception of Amethyst, which uses an enhanced anatomy but remains compatible with the full range of styli. As you move up, you achieve improved fidelity with varying cantilevers, magnets and stylus tips, all of which bear audible improvements in detail, imagining, resolution and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHandmade in Japan\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Sumiko phono cartridge is hand-assembled by the world-class cartridge makers at Excel Sound in Yokohama, Japan – a relationship we’ve proudly maintained for nearly forty years. We use only the finest materials that combine to deliver performance that has enlightened generations of listeners. Each design is thoroughly auditioned until it meets our stringent standards for sound. Production is then executed by expert craftsmen with a collective eye for precision \u0026amp; quality. The result is a family of cartridges that render emotion through tonally balanced, refined and fatigueless analog reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eReviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“With the Moonstone, when bass slam was called for, it came. When a sweet midrange was demanded, it was there in spades. When crisp, sparkling highs were the need, the Moonstone fulfilled it.” \u003cstrong\u003e—\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.soundstageaccess.com\/index.php\/equipment-reviews\/925-sumiko-oyster-moonstone-moving-magnet-phono-cartridge\"\u003eSoundStage! Editor’s Choice\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Moonstone produced highly sophisticated, delicate, rich, somewhat warm sound free of any obvious mechanical artifacts and resolved a surprising amount of low level information sufficient to keep me listening for an entire evening…” \u003cstrong\u003e—\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.analogplanet.com\/content\/oyster-worth-300-clams\"\u003eAnalog Planet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eVideos\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=wrBqiP_q9KI\u0026amp;ab_channel=SumikoPhonoCartridges\"\u003eReplacing\/Upgrading a Sumiko Moving Magnet Stylus\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=MdC0VSfKVAk\u0026amp;ab_channel=SumikoPhonoCartridges\"\u003eA Stunning View of Our MMs in Action – Featuring Amethyst\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"702\" height=\"395\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MdC0VSfKVAk\" title=\"How Does a Phono Cartridge Work? A Sumiko Video Tour of Amethyst (Moving Magnet)\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sumiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50297541034227,"sku":null,"price":799.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0429\/5301\/5446\/files\/Sumiko_Moonstone_1063F.jpg?v=1786931156"},{"product_id":"sumiko-wellfleet-moving-magnet-cartridge","title":"Sumiko Wellfleet Moving Magnet Cartridge","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWELLFLEET\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eellfleet utilizes a highly polished nude elliptical stylus – a low-mass, single-piece tip and shank. The reduction in moving mass and elimination of a bonding point result in faster, more direct, and more accurate responses to groove contours. All things improve with this profile. More subtleties come to the surface in a deeper, wider soundstage that allows all vocals and instruments more breathing room. The central image is more focused, transients are faster and resolution is sweeter. The sonic picture is tied together naturally and cohesively, and with vivid rendering of the ambience around music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOur Oyster MM Cartridges\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Oyster Series cartridges have established themselves as smooth, warm and refined alternatives to more aggressive-sounding options. They are exceptionally 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eUpgrade Path\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRainier, Olympia, Moonstone, Wellfleet and Amethyst use interchangeable stylus replacements. This allows you to upgrade when it suits you, or to keep a backup around for worn records. The cartridge bodies are identical with the exception of Amethyst, which uses an enhanced anatomy but remains compatible with the full range of styli. As you move up, you achieve improved fidelity with varying cantilevers, magnets and stylus tips, all of which bear audible improvements in detail, imagining, resolution and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHandmade in Japan\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Sumiko phono cartridge is hand-assembled by the world-class cartridge makers at Excel Sound in Yokohama, Japan – a relationship we’ve proudly maintained for nearly forty years. We use only the finest materials that combine to deliver performance that has enlightened generations of listeners. Each design is thoroughly auditioned until it meets our stringent standards for sound. Production is then executed by expert craftsmen with a collective eye for precision \u0026amp; quality. The result is a family of cartridges that render emotion through tonally balanced, refined and fatigueless analog reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eReviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“[The phono stage] evinced the Wellfleet’s most attractive qualities, especially in the mid and upper frequencies, where see-through transparency, transient clarity, and precision—completely free of edgy artifacts, grain, and grit…” \u003cstrong\u003e—\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stereophile.com\/content\/analog-corner-324-phono-cartridge-standards-sw1x-lpu-iii-balanced-phono-preamplifier-0\"\u003eStereophile Recommended Component\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“…my eyes were opened wide. Its overall sound was that of the Moonstone—\u003cem\u003eplus\u003c\/em\u003e some. All the good points of the Moonstone were there—its smooth reproduction, rich sound, and excellent tracking—but all were improved on the Wellfleet. And there was more definition and improved imaging.” \u003cstrong\u003e—\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.soundstageaccess.com\/index.php\/equipment-reviews\/1198-sumiko-oyster-wellfleet-phono-cartridge\"\u003eSoundstage! Reviewer’s Choice\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eVIDEOS\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=wrBqiP_q9KI\u0026amp;ab_channel=SumikoPhonoCartridges\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eReplacing\/Upgrading a Sumiko Moving Magnet Stylus\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=MdC0VSfKVAk\u0026amp;ab_channel=SumikoPhonoCartridges\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eA Stunning View of Our MMs in Action – Featuring Amethyst\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"702\" height=\"395\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MdC0VSfKVAk\" title=\"How Does a Phono Cartridge Work? A Sumiko Video Tour of Amethyst (Moving Magnet)\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sumiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50297563447539,"sku":null,"price":1199.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0429\/5301\/5446\/files\/Sumiko-Wellfleet-MM-Phono-Cartridge.jpg?v=1786931804"},{"product_id":"sumiko-amethyst-moving-magnet-cartridge","title":"Sumiko Amethyst Moving Magnet Cartridge","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAMETHYST\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing an improved low-impedance, low-noise generator, Amethyst renders stark black backgrounds from which music simply blossoms. To do justice to the improved generator, we add a low-mass nude line-contact stylus to an ultra-stiff, low-mass hollow cantilever. The overall reduction in moving mass propels the highest level of stylus fidelity, faithfully conveying its motion to the fixed coil assembly. Thusly Amethyst transcribes vivid detail, wowing dynamics and exceptional spacial imaging in an inviting, articulate soundstage. Music flows effortlessly with compelling depth, immersing you in the richness we all love about analog sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOur Oyster MM Cartridges\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Oyster Series cartridges have established themselves as smooth, warm and refined alternatives to more aggressive-sounding options. They are exceptionally 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eUpgrade Path\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRainier, Olympia, Moonstone, Wellfleet and Amethyst use interchangeable stylus replacements. This allows you to upgrade when it suits you, or to keep a backup around for worn records. The cartridge bodies are identical with the exception of Amethyst, which uses an enhanced anatomy but remains compatible with the full range of styli. As you move up, you achieve improved fidelity with varying cantilevers, magnets and stylus tips, all of which bear audible improvements in detail, imagining, resolution and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHandmade in Japan\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Sumiko phono cartridge is hand-assembled by the world-class cartridge makers at Excel Sound in Yokohama, Japan – a relationship we’ve proudly maintained for nearly forty years. We use only the finest materials that combine to deliver performance that has enlightened generations of listeners. Each design is thoroughly auditioned until it meets our stringent standards for sound. Production is then executed by expert craftsmen with a collective eye for precision \u0026amp; quality. The result is a family of cartridges that render emotion through tonally balanced, refined and fatigueless analog reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eReviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“…it communicates the essence of music—the PRaT, timbral accuracy, and midrange presence of music—with such efficacy that it will move a listener on an emotional level.” \u003cstrong\u003e—\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/novo.press\/sumiko-amethyst-moving-magnet-m-m-turntable-cartridge-review\/\"\u003eNOVO\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“The Sumiko Amethyst has so many strengths as a moving-magnet cartridge that it’s difficult to ignore. The bass response is superb. It’s one of the quietest MMs I’ve ever used… the Sumiko Amethyst has to be one of the most musical and balanced choices you can make.” \u003cstrong\u003e—\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pt.audio\/2021\/07\/18\/sumiko-amethyst-mm-phono-cartridge-review\/\"\u003ePart-Time Audiophile\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eVIDEOS\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=wrBqiP_q9KI\u0026amp;ab_channel=SumikoPhonoCartridges\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eReplacing\/Upgrading a Sumiko Moving Magnet Stylus\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=MdC0VSfKVAk\u0026amp;ab_channel=SumikoPhonoCartridges\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eA Stunning View of Our MMs in Action – Featuring Amethyst\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"702\" height=\"395\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MdC0VSfKVAk\" title=\"How Does a Phono Cartridge Work? A Sumiko Video Tour of Amethyst (Moving Magnet)\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sumiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50297589956851,"sku":null,"price":1599.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0429\/5301\/5446\/files\/Sumiko_Amethyst_1070F.jpg?v=1786932402"},{"product_id":"sumiko-blue-point-no-3-high-output-moving-coil-phono-cartridge","title":"Sumiko Blue Point No. 3 High Output Moving Coil Phono Cartridge","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBLUE POINT NO. 3 HIGH\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Point No. 3 is an enhancement of the globally popular Blue Point No. 2. We reevaluated the resonant behavior of the No. 2 and found that by eliminating resonant caverns within the housing, we could achieve a much more musical, listenable sound. The sonic presentation of Blue Point No. 3 harkens back to vintage Shure \u0026amp; Stanton MMs remembered for their smoothness. With our tried \u0026amp; true MC generator system, that smoothness is enhanced with the subtlety \u0026amp; nuance you’d expect from a Sumiko MC. Full \u0026amp; warm yet defined \u0026amp; textured, the coziness of the bass will invite you right in. Expect similar lushness through an articulate midrange and sweet, airy high-frequency attack \u0026amp; decay. Compatible with any MM phono preamp on the market, Blue Point No. 3 delivers the refinement of MC cartridges without the need for a specialty phono preamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTrade In or Trade Up\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs user-replaceable styli are not on an option for MC phono cartridges, remember that any of our MCs, functional or otherwise, can be returned to your dealer in a re-tip exchange — a discount on a new cartridge of equal or greater value — sparing you expense when your stylus heads south. *Note: The trade-in program is valid for US customers only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHand-Crafted in Japan\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Sumiko phono cartridge is hand-assembled by the world-class cartridge makers at Excel Sound in Yokohama, Japan – a relationship we’ve proudly maintained for nearly forty years. We use only the finest materials that combine to deliver performance that has enlightened generations of listeners. Each design is thoroughly auditioned until it meets our stringent standards for sound. Production is then executed by expert craftsmen with a collective eye for precision \u0026amp; quality. The result is a family of cartridges that render emotion through tonally balanced, refined and fatigueless analog reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eReviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“If you’re looking for precision and detail without sacrificing engagement and atmosphere, the Sumiko Blue Point No. 3 High Output is a winner.” \u003cstrong\u003e—\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ecoustics.com\/reviews\/sumiko-blue-point-no-3-high-output-cartridge\/\"\u003eeCoustics\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Where the Blue Point No3 hits back effortlessly though is the midrange. Without ever steering away from being faithful to what’s on the record, there is energy to voices and instruments that draws you in and keeps you listening.” \u003cstrong\u003e—\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.avforums.com\/reviews\/sumiko-blue-point-no3-phono-cartridge-review.20542\/\"\u003eAV Forums Recommended\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sumiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50297632063731,"sku":null,"price":1199.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0429\/5301\/5446\/files\/Sumiko-Blue-Point-No.-3-High-Output-MC-Phono-Cartridge.jpg?v=1786932940"},{"product_id":"sumiko-blue-point-no-3-low-output-moving-coil-phono-cartridge","title":"Sumiko Blue Point No. 3 Low Output Moving Coil Phono Cartridge","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBLUE POINT NO. 3 LOW\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Point No. 3 Low offers the smooth, sweet sonics of its high output brethren, but with an added degree refinement for owners of an MC phono stage. Significant reductions in moving mass and internal impedance are the result of far fewer turns of copper in the moving coil assembly. With greater stylus mobility and a shorter signal path, you gain improvements in detail retrieval, dynamics, air around instruments, resolution and transient attack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTrade In or Trade Up\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs user-replaceable styli are not on an option for MC phono cartridges, remember that any of our MCs, functional or otherwise, can be returned to your dealer in a re-tip exchange — a discount on a new cartridge of equal or greater value — sparing you expense when your stylus heads south. *Note: The trade-in program is valid for US customers only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHand-Crafted in Japan\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Sumiko phono cartridge is hand-assembled by the world-class cartridge makers at Excel Sound in Yokohama, Japan – a relationship we’ve proudly maintained for nearly forty years. We use only the finest materials that combine to deliver performance that has enlightened generations of listeners. Each design is thoroughly auditioned until it meets our stringent standards for sound. Production is then executed by expert craftsmen with a collective eye for precision \u0026amp; quality. The result is a family of cartridges that render emotion through tonally balanced, refined and fatigueless analog reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eReviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“…there is always a feeling of the whole piece being conveyed convincingly. Its tonal realism and involvement are particularly strong.” \u003cstrong\u003e—\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sumikophonocartridges.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/HFC_502_Sumiko_Reprint.pdf\"\u003eHi-Fi Choice Recommended\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“…the Blue Point 3 sounds far more refined, smooth and sweet compared to its somewhat more ‘rough around the edge’ predecessor.” \u003cstrong\u003e—\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.analogplanet.com\/content\/sumiko-triple-play-three-new-cartridges-blue-point-no-3-low-and-high-output-and-celebration\"\u003eAnalog Planet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sumiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50297650938099,"sku":null,"price":1199.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0429\/5301\/5446\/files\/Sumiko-Blue-Point-No.-3-Phono-Cartridge-1.jpg?v=1786933468"},{"product_id":"sumiko-rs-oyster-replacement-stylus","title":"Sumiko RS Oyster Replacement Stylus","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a replacement stylus for the Sumiko Oyster MM (moving magnet) phono cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebonded 0.7 mil spherical diamond stylus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efrequency response: 30-20,000 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sumiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50297669124339,"sku":null,"price":149.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0429\/5301\/5446\/files\/g782RSTOYST-F.jpg?v=1786933713"},{"product_id":"sumiko-rs-black-pearl-replacement-stylus","title":"Sumiko RS Black Pearl Replacement Stylus","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a replacement stylus for the Sumiko Pearl lMM (moving magnet) phono cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebonded 0.7 mil spherical diamond stylus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efrequency response: 18-27,000 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sumiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50297674465523,"sku":null,"price":169.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0429\/5301\/5446\/files\/g782RSTBPRL-F.jpg?v=1786933935"},{"product_id":"sumiko-rs-pearl-replacement-stylus","title":"Sumiko RS Pearl Replacement Stylus","description":"\u003ch4\u003eTreasure awaits\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your vinyl sound has gone dull and lost its luster, no need to throw your turntable's cartridge overboard. Sumiko's made it easy to switch out the stylus on your trusty Pearl cartridge with little to no fuss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eA quick swap for beautiful sound\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RS Pearl replacement stylus clicks right into place — no need to mess with the whole cartridge. Its groove-hugging elliptical design brings out gorgeous detail in your favorite albums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a replacement stylus for the Sumiko Pearl MM (moving magnet) phono cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical diamond stylus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efrequency response: 12-30,000 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sumiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50297680920819,"sku":null,"price":199.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0429\/5301\/5446\/files\/g782RSTPERL-o_other0.jpg?v=1786934048"},{"product_id":"sumiko-rs-rainier-replacement-stylus","title":"Sumiko RS Rainier Replacement Stylus","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a replacement stylus for the Sumiko Rainier MM (moving magnet) phono cartridge. It will also fit other Sumiko phono MM cartridges including the Olympia , Wellfleet, and Moonstone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical diamond stylus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efrequency response: 15-25,000 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sumiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50297687638259,"sku":null,"price":299.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0429\/5301\/5446\/files\/g782RSTRNER-F.jpg?v=1786934260"},{"product_id":"sumiko-rs-olympia-replacement-stylus","title":"Sumiko RS Olympia Replacement Stylus","description":"\u003ch4\u003eLofty performance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA worn-out stylus can lead to distortion, skipping, or a loss of clarity from your turntable. Thankfully, the Sumiko RS Olympia replacement stylus can get your records sounding their heavenly best again. It's easy enough for mere mortals to swap — no Herculean effort required. And its 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical diamond design pulls dynamic, detailed sound from the grooves of your favorite albums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a replacement stylus for the Sumiko Olympia MM (moving magnet) phono cartridge. It will also fit other Sumiko phono MM cartridges including the Rainier, Wellfleet, and Moonstone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical diamond stylus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efrequency response: 12-30,000 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sumiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50297698287859,"sku":null,"price":399.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0429\/5301\/5446\/files\/g782RSTOLYM-F.jpg?v=1786934431"},{"product_id":"sumiko-rs-moonstone-replacement-stylus","title":"Sumiko RS Moonstone Replacement Stylus","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a replacement stylus for the Sumiko Moonstone MM (moving magnet) phono cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical diamond stylus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efrequency response: 12-33,000 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sumiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50297705529587,"sku":null,"price":499.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0429\/5301\/5446\/files\/g782RSTMNST-F.jpg?v=1786934534"},{"product_id":"sumiko-rs-wellfleet-replacement-stylus","title":"Sumiko RS Wellfleet Replacement Stylus","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a replacement stylus for the Sumiko Wellfleet MM (moving magnet) phono cartridge. It will also fit other Sumiko phono MM cartridges including the Olympia , Rainier, and Moonstone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical diamond stylus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efrequency response: 12-33,000 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sumiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50297710969075,"sku":null,"price":899.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0429\/5301\/5446\/files\/g782RSTWFLT-F.jpg?v=1786934611"},{"product_id":"sumiko-rs-amethyst-replacement-stylus","title":"Sumiko RS Amethyst Replacement Stylus","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a replacement stylus for the Sumiko Amethyst MM (moving magnet) phono cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.2 x 0.8 mil nude line-contact diamond design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efrequency response: 12-35,000 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sumiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50297718112499,"sku":null,"price":1099.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0429\/5301\/5446\/files\/g782RSTAMTH-F.jpg?v=1786935555"},{"product_id":"sumiko-rs78-replacement-stylus","title":"Sumiko RS78 Replacement Stylus","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Sumiko RS 78 is a 78rpm mono stylus that can be used with select Sumiko Oyster Series MM cartridges - including the Rainier, Olympia, and Moonstone (all sold separately). It uses a 78-appropriate bonded 3mil spherical diamond with aluminum cantilever, and tracks between 4.0 to 5.5g with a recommended VTF of 5.0g. The RS 78 stylus tracks the grooves of a 78rpm record properly and reduces the risk of harm to your collection. When using RS 78 with any of the listed compatible cartridges, you'll hear one channel of musical information (mono) for the 78rpm record in both stereo channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-Crafted in Japan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Like Sumiko's Oyster Series MM cartridges, the RS 78 stylus is crafted by hand in Yokohama, Japan with the finest materials that combine to deliver precision, quality, and performance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sumiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50297863962867,"sku":null,"price":399.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0429\/5301\/5446\/files\/g782RS78-M.jpg?v=1786935788"},{"product_id":"sumiko-songbird-high-output-moving-coil-phono-cartridge","title":"Sumiko Songbird - High Output Moving Coil Phono Cartridge","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSONGBIRD HIGH\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have created Songbird High to make genuine moving coil refinement available to listeners with MM phono stages. It benefits from our famous open-architecture design that prevents intrusive resonance from coloring and distorting sound. It is clear but not forward, approaching music with tonal balance and cohesive, intelligent soundstaging. Highs are sweet and extended, mids are rich and clear. Bass is full, textured and deep-reaching. There is an understated elegance in its ability to effortlessly portray the whole sonic picture — nothing overdone, nothing underdone. Free of fatiguing distractions, it draws you deeply into the soundstage wherein you can enjoy the most intimate nuances of your favorite recordings. Images are confidently suspended and rife with dynamic allure, always encouraging you keep on listening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOur Reference Series Open-Body MCs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Reference Series open-architecture cartridges minimize the potential for coloration and distortion due to energy buildup that is sometimes propagated by the conventional cartridge body. Internal resonance is damped within the generator while remaining resonance travels up through the bonded mounting plate \u0026amp; headblock, then down the tonearm where it is dissipated harmlessly. The PEEK generator mounting plate provides the utmost stability and energy transfer while the stiff alloy headblock is the conduit through which that energy exits the cartridge. The generator itself minimizes distortion and losses through the implementation of pure metals and intelligent orientation of the same. The performance of this sophisticated generator is bolstered by our multi-faceted approach to resonance control, precipitating to clean, musical, and highly listenable sonics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTrade In or Trade Up\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs user-replaceable styli are not on an option for MC phono cartridges, remember that any of our MCs, functional or otherwise, can be returned to your dealer in a re-tip exchange — a discount on a new cartridge of equal or greater value — sparing you expense when your stylus heads south. *Note: The trade-in program is valid for US customers only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHand-Crafted in Japan\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Sumiko phono cartridge is hand-assembled by the world-class cartridge makers at Excel Sound in Yokohama, Japan – a relationship we’ve proudly maintained for nearly forty years. We use only the finest materials that combine to deliver performance that has enlightened generations of listeners. Each design is thoroughly auditioned until it meets our stringent standards for sound. Production is then executed by expert craftsmen with a collective eye for precision \u0026amp; quality. The result is a family of cartridges that render emotion through tonally balanced, refined and fatigueless analog reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eReviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“The Songbird, with its sweet tone and subtle textures, is cut from the same sonic cloth as its Reference series sibling, the Starling” \u003cstrong\u003e—\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stereophile.com\/content\/gramophone-dreams-50-kitsun%C3%A9-hifi-lcr-1-mk5-phono-preamplifier-sumiko-songbird-starling-0\"\u003eStereophile Recommended Component\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“If you want to try a high output moving coil cartridge that’s well-built, reasonably priced does everything well, and resolves sufficient detail to make you sit up and take notice… Sumiko’s new Songbird is a well-voiced, high performance choice I don’t think you’ll regret making.” \u003cstrong\u003e—\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.analogplanet.com\/content\/sumikos-songbird-new-moderately-priced-high-output-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eAnalog Planet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sumiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50298242728179,"sku":null,"price":2199.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0429\/5301\/5446\/files\/Sumiko_SongBirdHi_3142.jpg?v=1786936362"},{"product_id":"sumiko-songbird-low-output-moving-coil-phono-cartridge-copy","title":"Sumiko Songbird - Low Output Moving Coil Phono Cartridge","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe low output rendition of Songbird represents the peak performance of this design. Moving mass and internal impedance are dramatically reduced by requiring far fewer turns of copper in the coils. As a result, detail, dynamics, resolution, and transients all improve. Like the high output version, Songbird Low benefits from our famous open-architecture design that prevents intrusive resonance from coloring and distorting sound. It is clear but not forward, approaching music with tonal balance and cohesive, intelligent soundstaging. Highs are sweet and extended, mids are rich and clear. Bass is full, textured and deep-reaching. There is an understated elegance in its ability to effortlessly portray the whole sonic picture — nothing overdone, nothing underdone. Free of fatiguing distractions, it draws you deeply into the soundstage wherein you can enjoy the most intimate nuances of your favorite recordings. Images are confidently suspended and rife with dynamic allure, always encouraging you keep on listening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOur Reference Series Open-Body MCs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Reference Series open-architecture cartridges minimize the potential for coloration and distortion due to energy buildup that is sometimes propagated by the conventional cartridge body. Internal resonance is damped within the generator while remaining resonance travels up through the bonded mounting plate \u0026amp; headblock, then down the tonearm where it is dissipated harmlessly. The PEEK generator mounting plate provides the utmost stability and energy transfer while the stiff alloy headblock is the conduit through which that energy exits the cartridge. The generator itself minimizes distortion and losses through the implementation of pure metals and intelligent orientation of the same. The performance of this sophisticated generator is bolstered by our multi-faceted approach to resonance control, precipitating to clean, musical, and highly listenable sonics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTrade In or Trade Up\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs user-replaceable styli are not on an option for MC phono cartridges, remember that any of our MCs, functional or otherwise, can be returned to your dealer in a re-tip exchange — a discount on a new cartridge of equal or greater value — sparing you expense when your stylus heads south. *Note: The trade-in program is valid for US customers only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHand-Crafted in Japan\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Sumiko phono cartridge is hand-assembled by the world-class cartridge makers at Excel Sound in Yokohama, Japan – a relationship we’ve proudly maintained for nearly forty years. We use only the finest materials that combine to deliver performance that has enlightened generations of listeners. Each design is thoroughly auditioned until it meets our stringent standards for sound. Production is then executed by expert craftsmen with a collective eye for precision \u0026amp; quality. The result is a family of cartridges that render emotion through tonally balanced, refined and fatigueless analog reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eReviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“It’s also really good at tracking complex dynamics in a piece of music, showing poise and effortlessness – more hallmarks of a serious high-end pickup…” \u003cstrong\u003e—\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/stereonet.com\/reviews\/sumiko-songbird-low-output-moving-coil-cartridge-review\"\u003eStereonet Applause Award\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“As I’ve mentioned, the Sumiko Reference Line excels at deep bass. With the Sumiko Songbird, I felt that same brush up against my chest, the feeling of air moving quickly across the room, along the floor until it rises up to embrace you.” \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pt.audio\/2020\/08\/21\/sumiko-songbird-low-output-mc-phono-cartridge-review\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—Part-Time Audiophile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sumiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50300285518067,"sku":null,"price":2199.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0429\/5301\/5446\/files\/Sumiko_SongBirdLo_3145.jpg?v=1786937823"},{"product_id":"sumiko-oriole-low-output-moving-coil-phono-cartridge","title":"Sumiko Oriole - Low Output Moving Coil Phono Cartridge","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"product_title entry-title\"\u003eORIOLE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriole maintains the tonally balanced, refined \u0026amp; fatigueless character for which Sumiko is globally regarded. Enhanced with a high-efficiency, low-impedance generator as well as a nude Shibata line-contact stylus, Oriole confidently asserts itself as a meaningful upgrade from Songbird that approaches the performance of our venerable Starling. The stylus and generator deliver impeccable detail retrieval, emotionally captivating dynamics, speedy attack and sweet resolution. Deeply musical and endlessly listenable, Oriole is alluring in its wholly analog-sounding character. It portrays musical material in natural balance with its surrounding ambience, and with life-like nuance. Silent in the groove, music blossoms from a jet-black background and invites you into the most intimate spaces of a keenly-rendered soundstage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOur Reference Series Open-Body MCs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Reference Series open-architecture cartridges minimize the potential for coloration and distortion due to energy buildup that is sometimes propagated by the conventional cartridge body. Internal resonance is damped within the generator while remaining resonance travels up through the bonded mounting plate \u0026amp; headblock, then down the tonearm where it is dissipated harmlessly. The PEEK generator mounting plate provides the utmost stability and energy transfer while the stiff alloy headblock is the conduit through which that energy exits the cartridge. The generator itself minimizes distortion and losses through the implementation of pure metals and intelligent orientation of the same. The performance of this sophisticated generator is bolstered by our multi-faceted approach to resonance control, precipitating to clean, musical, and highly listenable sonics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTrade In or Trade Up\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs user-replaceable styli are not on an option for MC phono cartridges, remember that any of our MCs, functional or otherwise, can be returned to your dealer in a re-tip exchange — a discount on a new cartridge of equal or greater value — sparing you expense when your stylus heads south. *Note: The trade-in program is valid for US customers only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHand-Crafted in Japan\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Sumiko phono cartridge is hand-assembled by the world-class cartridge makers at Excel Sound in Yokohama, Japan – a relationship we’ve proudly maintained for nearly forty years. We use only the finest materials that combine to deliver performance that has enlightened generations of listeners. Each design is thoroughly auditioned until it meets our stringent standards for sound. Production is then executed by expert craftsmen with a collective eye for precision \u0026amp; quality. The result is a family of cartridges that render emotion through tonally balanced, refined and fatigueless analog reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eReviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“So solid and reassuring is the Sumiko Oriole, from its sound to its construction… this cartridge is an exemplar of modern MC performance… Spend time on the setup, especially VTA, and you’ll think this cost £3000.” \u003cstrong\u003e—\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sumikophonocartridges.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/HFN-Jul-Sumiko-Oriole_Reprint-LOW.pdf\"\u003eHi-Fi News Outstanding Product\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“[Translation] The sound: superb, nuanced, fluid, and characterized by remarkable delicacy and airiness…. it is linear, rich in subtle shadings, and deeply dimensional. Listening to it unveils an evocative sonic landscape that sacrifices neither precision nor sensitivity… Subtle and authentic.” \u003cstrong\u003e—\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sumikophonocartridges.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Article-Diapason-OrioleTranslation.pdf\"\u003eDiapason Golden Tuning Fork (France)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“In all cases though, the Oriole is a fascinating new addition to cartridges at the price. It conspires to look and feel special; a sort of special that will require a bit of care using it but special nonetheless. What’s more, it has attributes that are rare even at this elevated price point…” \u003cstrong\u003e—\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.avforums.com\/reviews\/sumiko-oriole-moving-coil-phono-cartridge-review.23533\/\"\u003eAV Forums Highly Recommended\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“…the Oriole excels at detail, tonal realism and emotional engagement. There is more than enough articulation and resolving power to keep complex music intelligible and coherent, but the icing on the cake has to be its talent for live material” \u003cstrong\u003e—\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sumikophonocartridges.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/HFC_543_Sumiko_Reprint-LOW.pdf\"\u003eHi-Fi Choice Recommended\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Joe Gordon’s trumpet was especially impressive, with a purity of timbre and sense of clean dynamics you rarely hear. The Oriole behaved flawlessly, with superb tracking and no peakiness.” \u003cstrong\u003e—\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/stereophile.com\/content\/spin-doctor-36-musical-fidelity-nu-vista-vinyl-s-phono-preamp-sumiko-oriole-phono-cartridge\"\u003eStereophile\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sumiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50301175857395,"sku":null,"price":3399.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0429\/5301\/5446\/files\/Oriole-Phono-Cartridge.jpg?v=1786938435"},{"product_id":"sumiko-starling-low-output-moving-coil-phono-cartridge","title":"Sumiko Starling- Low Output Moving Coil Phono Cartridge","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSTARLING\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarling implements a nude low-mass Microridge stylus, a boron cantilever and a carefully selected damper. We chose the Microridge stylus for its even-handed approach to detail retrieval, avoiding harsh and analytical tendencies. The boron cantilever is both low in mass and incredibly sturdy. It tediously conveys the finest movement of the stylus to the cross-coil. The coil is seated in a unique damper that provides excellent resonance control and enables sweeter high frequency extension. Our highly efficient magnetic circuit uses only the purest metals, thoughtfully positioned for minimal loss and distortion. The generator is secured to a PEEK mounting plate with the highest degree of mechanical stability. The mounting plate is then secured to our stiff alloy headblock, the assembly of which provides the perfect conduit through which uncontrolled resonance exits the cartridge to be dissipated harmlessly down the tonearm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOur Reference Series Open-Body MCs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Reference Series open-architecture cartridges minimize the potential for coloration and distortion due to energy buildup that is sometimes propagated by the conventional cartridge body. Internal resonance is damped within the generator while remaining resonance travels up through the bonded mounting plate \u0026amp; headblock, then down the tonearm where it is dissipated harmlessly. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/JEXZaU_KPE4\"\u003ePEEK\u003c\/a\u003e generator mounting plate provides the utmost stability and energy transfer while the stiff alloy headblock is the conduit through which that energy exits the cartridge. The generator itself minimizes distortion and losses through the implementation of pure metals and intelligent orientation of the same. The performance of this sophisticated generator is bolstered by our multi-faceted approach to resonance control, precipitating to clean, musical, and highly listenable sonics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTrade In or Trade Up\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs user-replaceable styli are not on an option for MC phono cartridges, remember that any of our MCs, functional or otherwise, can be returned to your dealer in a re-tip exchange — a discount on a new cartridge of equal or greater value — sparing you expense when your stylus heads south. *Note: The trade-in program is valid for US customers only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHand-Crafted in Japan\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Sumiko phono cartridge is hand-assembled by the world-class cartridge makers at Excel Sound in Yokohama, Japan – a relationship we’ve proudly maintained for nearly forty years. We use only the finest materials that combine to deliver performance that has enlightened generations of listeners. Each design is thoroughly auditioned until it meets our stringent standards for sound. Production is then executed by expert craftsmen with a collective eye for precision \u0026amp; quality. The result is a family of cartridges that render emotion through tonally balanced, refined and fatigueless analog reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eReviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“…the Sumiko Starling played my records with a dark, nanodetailed refinement that elucidated whatever sophistications the recordings and the music had to offer.” \u003cstrong\u003e—\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stereophile.com\/content\/gramophone-dreams-50-kitsun%C3%A9-hifi-lcr-1-mk5-phono-preamplifier-sumiko-songbird-starling-0\"\u003eStereophile Recommended Component\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“…it is very crisp and detailed but it has a poise, polish and panache that is alluringly addictive.” \u003cstrong\u003e—\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hifinews.com\/content\/sumiko-starling-cartridge\"\u003eHi-Fi News Outstanding Product\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“The Reference Starling slapped me in the face. While I know that Sumiko has been in the cartridge business forever, and obviously should know by now how to make a good cartridge, I hadn’t expected this level of performance” \u003cstrong\u003e—\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.soundstageultra.com\/index.php\/equipment-menu\/822-sumiko-reference-starling-moving-coil-phono-cartridge\"\u003eSoundStage! 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Designed and hand-crafted in Japan, it combines premium materials, precision engineering, and decades of cartridge design experience to deliver extraordinary musical realism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the quietest background details to the biggest orchestral crescendos, the Palo Santos Presentation is built to reveal every nuance hidden in your record collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOpen, Natural, and Lifelike\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great cartridge should do more than reproduce sound—it should recreate the feeling of a live performance. The Palo Santos Presentation is known for its effortless presentation, placing voices and instruments naturally within a wide, three-dimensional soundstage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMusic flows with remarkable ease, allowing you to hear subtle textures, room ambience, and fine musical details without sounding bright or analytical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMicroridge Stylus Retrieves Maximum Detail\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cartridge features a \u003cstrong\u003eMicroridge diamond stylus\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most advanced stylus profiles available. 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