Sumiko Oyster phono cartridge is generally smooth in character yet surprisingly musical — a high-value introduction to the hobby of critical listening at manageable price for anyone looking to get a taste for the difference a cartridge upgrade can make. A conventional moving magnet cartridge with a rugged spherical stylus and alloy cantilever, it’s perfect match for any MM preamp and represents a fantastic step forward from most any entry-level & OEM design. You’ll hear an added layer of depth accompanied by enticing mid/high frequency extension.
Q: What is the frequency response of the cartridge?
A: The Sumiko Oyster has a frequency response of 30Hz - 20kHz.
Q: Does the cartridge have an upgrade path?
A: Yes, the Sumiko Oyster is part of a range of cartridges with interchangeable styli, including Rainier, Olympia, Moonstone, Wellfleet, and Amethyst (with a different body).
Q: How is the cartridge mounted?
A: The cartridge uses a half-inch mount, secured with two screws to the tonearm's headshell.
Q: What kind of stylus does the cartridge have?
A: The Sumiko Oyster has a spherical stylus.
Q: Where is this cartridge made?
A: The Sumiko Oyster cartridge is hand-crafted in Japan.
Q: What is the channel separation of the cartridge?
A: The channel separation is more than 25dB at 1kHz.
Q: What type of cartridge is the Sumiko Oyster?
A: The Sumiko Oyster is a moving magnet cartridge.
Q: What is the manufacturers suggesting tracking weight range?
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Sumiko Oyster phono cartridge is generally smooth in character yet surprisingly musical — a high-value introduction to the hobby of critical listening at manageable price for anyone looking to get a taste for the difference a cartridge upgrade can make. A conventional moving magnet cartridge with a rugged spherical stylus and alloy cantilever, it’s perfect match for any MM preamp and represents a fantastic step forward from most any entry-level & OEM design. You’ll hear an added layer of depth accompanied by enticing mid/high frequency extension.

Seated atop the entry-level range of classic Oysters, our classic Pearl phono cartridge has been dazzling listeners for decades. Physically compatible with most tonearms on the market and a perfect fit for any MM system, it’s a reminder that one doesn’t have to exhaust their budget to achieve next-level sound quality. Dynamic yet smooth and incredibly musical, it’s an evenly-balanced cartridge with enticing highs, decisive mids & deep, well-rounded bass. Pearl introduces our 0.3 x 0.7mil elliptical stylus, heightening detail retrieval, adding brilliance & improving on the stereo imaging of its sibling Black Pearl.

This VM95 Series cartridge with 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical stylus fits half-inch mount turntables. The cartridge’s special coil design delivers a powerful output level of 4.0 mV. It also offers excellent channel separation and low distortion for outstanding tonal quality. The durable low-resonance housing includes threaded inserts that enable the cartridge to be mounted to the headshell with just two screws – no nuts required. And since all VM95 Series share the same body the stylus can be replaced with any of the six interchangeable AT-VMN95 replacement styli. FeaturesVM95 Series dual magnet cartridge with 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical stylusAluminum cantileverSpecially wound coils increase output voltageDurable low-resonance polymer housingThreaded inserts in cartridge body enable cartridge to be mounted to headshell with just two screws – no nuts requiredCompatible with any AT-VMN95 replacement stylusWhat's in the BoxAT-VM95E Dual Moving Magnet CartridgeTwo 11mm installation screwsTwo 8mm installation screwsTwo washersSpecificationsFrequency response: 20 - 22000HzChannel separation: 20dB at 1kHzVertical tracking force: 1.8 - 2.2g (2.0g standard)Stylus construction: Bonded round shankRecommended load impedance: 47000 ohmsOutput: 4.0mV (1kHz 5cm/sec)Channel balance: 2.0dB (1kHz)Stylus shape: 0.3 x 0.7 mil ellipticalCantilever: Aluminum pipeMount: Half-inchReplacement stylus: AT-VMN95ECoil impedance: 3.3k ohms (1kHz)DC resistance: 485 ohmsLoad capacitance: 100 to 200pFCoil inductance: 550mH (1kHz)Vertical tracking angle: 23°Dimensions (H x W x D): 0.68" x 0.74" x 1.2"Weight: 0.22 ounces

This elliptical bonded stylus makes it easy to upgrade the sound quality of any turntable equipped with an ATN3600L or ATN3600LC conical stylus, such as the turntables in our popular AT-LP60X series. Modeled after the venerable ATN3600L, which has sold by the millions and been trusted by countless music lovers for more than 50 years, the ATN3600LE features a 0.3 x 0.7 elliptical stylus for enhanced sound quality while remaining reliable and easy to use. Audio-Technica has been perfecting the art of transducer technology since our first handcrafted phono cartridge in 1962.
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