Sumiko - Rainier MM Phono Cartidge - Black/White

Borrowing the smooth character of its sibling Oyster, Black Pearl implements an improved housing that allows for wider frequency response. This makes way for more nuance and greater stereo imaging in a more cohesive soundstage. Enjoyable for hours on end, Black Pearl is famously high in value, pairs perfectly with any MM phonostage and is physically compatible with a wide array of tonearms.

Building on Rainier, Olympia implements an upgraded cantilever assembly that reduces moving mass, translating to more nimble groove tracing, extended nuance and expanded frequency response. A slight decrease in output from Rainier reduces noise in an already-quiet design, improving imaging and perpetuating realism that’s rare to come by in this class of cartridge.

Next Level AuthenticityThe goal for any cartridge should be to reproduce the sound as close to the artist's vision as possible and the 2M blue takes you further on this journey of authenticity. With the 2M Blue you get serious about listening to vinyl.FeaturesOpen Dynamic SoundSplit Pole Pin TechnologyOptimized Sound ReproductionAccuracy LevelThe goal for any cartridge should be to reproduce the sound as close to the artist's vision as possible and the 2M Blue takes you further on this journey of authenticity. With the 2M Blue you get serious about listening to vinyl.StylusThe Nude diamond is cut in an Elliptical shape and when it hits the groove it is like travelling through both space and time to the very moment the music was recorded.CompatibilityThe 2M Premounted is for customers who wish direct and easy mounting and replacement on their S-shaped tonearm. The SH-4 headshell's resilience and stability are enhanced by its slender and refined design. A robust yet lightweight construction coupled with an ergonomic extended finger lift ensures easy handling and pickup.Split Pole Pin TechnologyThe 2M Blue features Ortofon’s very own invention: the split pole pins with a copper wire that gives you a sound reproduction so precise only your heart dares skip a beat.SH-4 HeadshellThe 2M is mounted on a classic Ortofon SH-4 headsheel and is for customers who wish direct and easy mounting and replacement on their S-shaped tonearm.OutputThe engine provides an increased output of 5.5 mV optimized sound reproduction and a high level of sonic accuracy. The 2M Blue adds more dynamics and resolution sounds more open and reproduces more details compared to the 2M Red model.What's in the Box2M Blue Premounted MM Phono Cartridge