Turntable Cartridges Sumiko

The Sumiko Oyster offers a level of refinement uncommon for a cartridge at this pricepoint and represents an excellent upgrade over the basic cartridge supplied with many turntables.

The Sumiko Black Pearl is perfect for vinyl enthusiasts looking for detailed and engaging sound at an excellent value. Its 0.7mil conical stylus ensures smooth and forgiving playback making it ideal for extended listening sessions. The improved housing design expands frequency response delivering a natural nuanced soundstage with impressive stereo imaging. With a 4.0mV output the Black Pearl integrates seamlessly with moving magnet (MM) phono preamps. Hand-crafted in Japan with high-purity copper coils and precise engineering it reflects Sumikos dedication to quality and artistry. Designed for compatibility with a wide range of tonearms the Black Pearl is a versatile and dependable addition …

The Sumiko Pearl is a moving magnet phono cartridge that features an alloy cantilever with a bonded elliptical stylus and 4.0mV output.

SUMIKOs first offering in the new Oyster lineup is the venerable Rainier which continues the Pearls legacy of smooth natural sound reproduction. After years of development SUMIKO are proud to introduce an all-new integrated body and generator system that improves performance all around.

The Sumiko Moonstone Phono Cartridge is ideal for audiophiles looking to elevate their listening experience. Featuring a low-mass elliptical stylus it minimises distortion while preserving the life of your vinyl records. The aluminium alloy cantilever ensures precise and dynamic sound reproduction revealing every detail in your favourite tracks with clarity and balance. Hand-crafted in Japan with meticulous attention to quality the Moonstone combines durability with outstanding performance. Its threaded mounting holes and compatibility with most tonearms and MM preamps make setup straightforward. Whether upgrading your current system or exploring the warmth of analogue sound the Moonstone …

Newcomer to the Sumiko Oyster series the Sumiko Wellfleet Moving Magnet Cartridge replacement stylus is the next step in this quality collection. Optimising the design of the Moonstone Sumiko have introduced a highly polished nude elliptical stylus which cuts down on the tip mass enabling a more responsive accurate listening experience. When attached to the cartridge improved suspesion in the housing enable a higher control of resonance extending the soundscape of your vinyl to new levels of detail with every beat voice and crescendo reproduced in finer accuracy. Easily interchangeable with the Rainier Olympia and Moonstone styli the Sumiko Wellfleet replacement stylus is an excellent upgrade …

The Sumiko Amethyst is ideal for audiophiles seeking exceptional clarity depth and precision in their vinyl playback. Featuring a nude line-contact stylus it traces grooves with remarkable accuracy uncovering subtle details and dynamic nuances in your records. Its resonance-optimised housing minimises unwanted vibrations resulting in a quieter and more immersive listening experience. With a 2.5mV output the Amethyst is perfectly compatible with moving magnet (MM) preamps offering seamless integration into your setup. Crafted by hand in Japan this cartridge blends precision engineering with artisanal expertise to deliver lifelike soundscapes. Additionally its interchangeable stylus system …

Newcomer to the Sumiko Oyster series the Sumiko Wellfleet Moving Magnet Cartridge is the next step in this quality collection. Optimising the design of the Moonstone Sumiko have introduced a highly polished nude elliptical stylus which cuts down on the tip mass enabling a more responsive accurate listening experience. With improved suspension and housing to control resonance the results will extend the soundscape of your vinyl to new levels of detail with every beat voice and crescendo reproduced in finer accuracy. Easily interchangeable with the Rainier Olympia and Moonstone styli the Sumiko Wellfleet is an excellent upgrade for existing users on their path to audio perfection. This also allows …

The Sumiko Blue Point No. 3 High Moving Coil Cartridge is brimming with quality and will hone the sound of your favourite vinyl records. Handcrafted in Japan the Blue Point no. 3 MC cartridge has an aluminium cantilever and a robust stylus so it can accurately track the groove of your vinyl. Equipped with an internal impedance of 135 ohms 13Hz - 35kHz frequency response and 2.5mV @ 1kHz output voltage create a solid diverse sound that will enhance your favourite music. The Sumiko Blue Point coil also offers a 20° vertical tracking angle and a tracking force range of 1.8g - 2.2g so you can get accurate audio and immerse yourself in the sound.

The Sumiko Blue Point No. 3 High Moving Coil Cartridge is brimming with quality and will hone the sound of your favourite vinyl records. Handcrafted in Japan the Blue Point no. 3 MC cartridge has an aluminium cantilever and a robust stylus so it can accurately track the groove of your vinyl. Equipped with an internal impedance of 135 ohms 13Hz - 35kHz frequency response and 2.5mV @ 1kHz output voltage create a solid diverse sound that will enhance your favourite music. The Sumiko Blue Point coil also offers a 20° vertical tracking angle and a tracking force range of 1.8g - 2.2g so you can get accurate audio and immerse yourself in the sound.

The Songbird comes in at a much needed price point perfect for launching the part-time audiophile into some serious listening. As its name suggests this open-architecture moving coil cartridge excels at providing colorful and rich vocals and highlights the powerful low and mid-end of funk and rock. The long 7-micron stylus face will handle different cutting angles well and this cartridge is also great at providing some excitement to otherwise anemic classical system setups.

The flagship Starling open-architecture moving coil cartridge uses the same resonance-reducing body design as the Songbird but introduces a long-grain boron cantilever and a Micro-Ridge stylus. This allows the Starling to render the grandeur of an orchestra while still preserving air and space and also realise every detail of a nuanced Jazz recording with its responsive dynamics and deep silences.  The mechanical silence of the Starling concedes a dynamic linearity across the entire spectrum that allows it to handle even the most demanding passages with effortless poise and convincing drive.