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Sumiko - Amethyst MM Phono Cartridge - Black

Model: Amethyst
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Borrowing from and refining on the resonance-optimized housing of our latest Oyster cartridges (Moonstone, Olympia & Rainier), we further reduce output to curtail extraneous noise. Topped off with a nude line-contact diamond, the stylus couldn’t be more nimble. Reaching every nook & cranny of your record grooves and handling that information with the utmost grace, Amethyst competes favorably with similarly priced MC designs. It’s shockingly quiet and thus transparent as can be, skillfully tracing even the most complicated passages your LP collection has to offer. Expect effortless dynamic handling, depth and clarity over a black background, impeccably realistic transience and images that leap from your soundstage but remain naturally positioned.
  • Key Specs
    • Cartridge Mount Type: Standard (1/2 inch) mount (The method that attaches the cartridge to the turntable.)
    • Cartridge Type: Magnet
    • Stylus Shape: Contact Line, Contact Line (A narrower contact radius produces better sound and reduces wear.)
  • General
    • Brand: Sumiko
    • Model Number: Amethyst
    • Product Name: Amethyst MM Phono Cartridge
    • Color: Black
  • Features
    • Cartridge Mount Type: Standard (1/2 inch) mount (The method that attaches the cartridge to the turntable.)
    • Cartridge Type: Magnet
    • Stylus Shape: Contact Line, Contact Line (A narrower contact radius produces better sound and reduces wear.)
    • Stylus Tip Material: Aluminum
    • Quantity: 1
  • Compatibility
    • Model Compatibility: Standard Mount
  • Audio
    • Minimum Frequency Response: 12 hertz (Describes the maximum range of frequencies or musical tones a product can reproduce, from very low tones to very high treble tones. The minimum frequency or musical tone the speaker can reproduce. High treble tones have higher frequencies while low tones and deep bass have lower frequencies.)
    • Maximum Frequency Response: 35 kilohertz (Describes the maximum range of frequencies or musical tones a product can reproduce, from very low tones to very high treble tones. The maximum frequency or musical tone the speaker can reproduce. High treble tones have higher frequencies while low tones and deep bass have lower frequencies.)
  • Warranty
    • Warranty - Parts: 2 years
    • Warranty - Labor: 2 years
  • Other
    • UPC: 844682008257

Borrowing from and refining on the resonance-optimized housing of our latest Oyster cartridges (Moonstone, Olympia & Rainier), we further reduce output to curtail extraneous noise. Topped off with a nude line-contact diamond, the stylus couldn’t be more nimble. Reaching every nook & cranny of your record grooves and handling that information with the utmost grace, Amethyst competes favorably with similarly priced MC designs. It’s shockingly quiet and thus transparent as can be, skillfully tracing even the most complicated passages your LP collection has to offer. Expect effortless dynamic handling, depth and clarity over a black background, impeccably realistic transience and images that leap from your soundstage but remain naturally positioned.

  • Hand-Crafted in Japan: We’ve selected by ear the finest materials that combine to deliver performance that has enlightened generations of listeners. Each design is thoroughly auditioned until perfected.
  • Upgrade Path: Our latest range of MM cartridges is comprised of Rainier, Olympia, Moonstone, Wellfleet & Amethyst (not to mention the RS 78 replacement stylus). All styli are physically interchangeable and all cartridge bodies are identical except for Amethyst, which uses an improved anatomy to bolster the performance of the line-contact diamond
Whats Included
  • Cartridge
  • Stylus brush
  • manual
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