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Sumiko Oyster Series Rainier MovingMagnet Phono Cartridge
Smooth,Natural Sound Reproduction
Sumiko\'sentry-level offering in the new Oyster line-up is the venerable Rainier, whichcontinues the Pearl’s legacy for smooth, natural sound reproduction. Afteryears of development, Sumiko is proud to introduce an all-new integrated bodyand generator system. The ability to upgrade the stock stylus to the Olympia orMoonstone makes this the perfect entry-level cartridge that will not disappointfor years to come.
Sumiko\'sUpgradeable Oyster Series
Rainier 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 theRainier and upgrade to the Olympia or Moonstone without replacing the entirecartridge. The Oyster series sets a new performance standard for the audiophileon a budget.
Over FourDecades of Cartridge Design
SumikoOyster cartridges are products resulting from over four decades of cartridgedesign. Sumiko believes that delivered high performance can be achieved atreasonable prices. The Oyster line is the embodiment of this philosophy. Oysteris your ticket of entry for the high end – a world of high technology, wherecompanies go to great lengths to recreate music in your home.
The OysterSeries offers superior construction and sound quality with an emphasis on realworld performance. Whether you have purchased a moving magnet or moving coilSumiko Oyster, you can be assured of performance and quality second to none.
Features:
- Oyster-series phono cartridge
- Smooth, natural sound reproduction
- Cartridge Type: MM
- Cantilever material: Aluminum pipe
- Wire material: Pure Copper Wire
Specs:
- Stylus: Elliptical
- Cantilever material: Aluminum pipe
- Internal Impedance: 1,130Ω
- Load Impedance: 47KΩ
- Frequency Response: 15Hz-25KHz
- Output Voltage: 5mV/1KHz
- Channel Separation: 25dB/1KHz
- Channel Balance: 1.5dB/1KHz
- Compliance at 100Hz: 10 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
