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Sumiko Oyster Series Moonstone MovingMagnet Phono Cartridge
ExcellentFrequency Response and Convincing Dynamics
Sumiko\'sMoonstone moving magnet phono cartridge is an outstanding tracker withexcellent frequency response and convincing dynamics that are normally onlyfound in much more expensive cartridges. Excellent tonal balance and a coherentsoundstage makes this cartridge a perfect choice for any music lover.
Sumiko\'sUpgradeable Oyster Series
Moonstone isone of four new additions to the acclaimed Oyster series, which comprisesSumiko\'s most ambitious Moving Magnet (MM) cartridge release to date. TheRainier, Olympia, and Moonstone all utilize a common housing and generatorassembly, so the stylus assemblies are interchangeable. You can purchase the Rainierand upgrade to the Olympia or Moonstone without replacing the entire cartridge.The Oyster series sets a new performance standard for the audiophile on abudget.
Features:
- Oyster-series phono cartridge
- Outstanding tracker
- Excellent frequency response and convincing dynamics
- Cartridge Type: MM
- Cantilever material: φ0.5 Aluminum
- Wire material: Copper
- Replacement stylus unit: RS Moonstone, RS Rainier, RS Olympia
Specs:
- Stylus: 0.3 x 0.7mil /Elliptical
- Cantilever material: φ0.5 Aluminum
- Internal Impedance: 1,130Ω
- Load Impedance: 47KΩ
- Frequency Response: 12Hz-33KHz
- Output Voltage: 3mV/1KHz
- Channel Separation: 30dB/1KHz
- Channel Balance: 0.5dB/1KHz
- Compliance at 100Hz: 12 x 10-6cm/dyne
- Recommended load capacitance: 100-200pF
- Vertical tracking angle: 20 deg
- Tracking Force: 1.8-2.2gr
- Recommended Force: 2.0 grams
- Cartridge Weight: 6.5 grams