Sumiko - Moonstone MM Phono Cartridge - Black/Red
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- Key Specs
- Cartridge Mount Type: Standard (1/2 inch) mount (The method that attaches the cartridge to the turntable.)
- Cartridge Type: Magnet
- Stylus Shape: Elliptical, Elliptical (A narrower contact radius produces better sound and reduces wear.)
- General
- Brand: Sumiko
- Model Number: Moonstone
- Product Name: Moonstone MM Phono Cartridge
- Color: Black/Red
- Features
- Cartridge Mount Type: Standard (1/2 inch) mount (The method that attaches the cartridge to the turntable.)
- Cartridge Type: Magnet
- Stylus Shape: Elliptical, Elliptical (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: 33 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: 844682008240
The apex of our 3 new Oysters, Moonstone is dressed to impress. Further reducing moving-mass & output and topped off with our listen-tested 0.3 x 0.7mil elliptical diamond, Moonstone transcribes sonic imagery with weight, richness, depth & sparkle. Texture is keenly realistic. The sonic image is suspended and well-controlled over a nearly-absent noise floor, providing fantastic clarity without etch nor confusion. Compatible with MM preamps and the vast majority of tonearms out there, Moonstone is a must-have for audiophiles on a budget.
- 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
- 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
- Cartridge
- Stylus brush
- manual
Product Manuals
Q: What style elliptical is this? Is this a "nude" elliptical?
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