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Sumiko Amethyst Moving Magnet Cartridge
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Sumiko Amethyst Moving Magnet Cartridge
The Sumiko Amethyst, this cartridge is absolutely perfect for people who are truly invested in their vinyl. This is quite easily one of Sumiko's most ambitious moving magnet cartridge, reason being, the sound performance this has been engineered into this cartridge. The Amethyst features a nude Line-Contact stylus and an upgraded generator assembly providing ultra-low noise, hair raising dynamics and by far some superior tracking force. Taking all of the same physically-generated electromotive forces fundamental to MM designs, giving you the capability of getting the most accurate recreational sound to any recording. One of the huge perks to owning one of these cartridges is that you are guaranteed to have optimal sound performance; although the price is on the higher end of the scale, it will definitely be a worthwhile investment; this cartridge pairs well with pretty much any phono stage you can get on today's market.
Who is Sumiko?
For nearly 40 years, SUMIKO has provided the finest array of phono cartridges to discriminating analogue enthusiasts around the world. The long list of iconic models produced or imported by SUMIKO reads like a “who’s who” of analogue audio's illustrious past.
Sumiko brand is one of the largest importers and distributors of Hi-End products in North America. Joining the Fine Sounds Group team, it takes care of the widespread distribution of the products of all the brands in the Holding. In total harmony with the other companies in the group, Sumiko shares the importance of attention to high quality, technological research and design, focusing on and anticipating market trends.
Cartridge Type | Moving Magnet |
Stylus | nude Line-Contact |
Cantilever material | ⌀0.5mm aluminium |
Wire material | copper |
Internal Impedance | 700Ω |
Load Impedance | 47kΩ |
Frequency Response | 12Hz - 35kHz |
Output Voltage | 2.5mV @ 1kHz |
Channel Separation | 30dB @ 1kHz |
Channel Balance | 0.5dB @ 1kHz |
Compliance | 2x10-6 cm/dyn @ 100Hz |
Recommended load capacitance | 100pF - 200pF |
Vertical Tracking Angle | 20° |
Tracking Force | 1.8g - 2.2g |
Recommended Force | 2.0g |
Cartridge Weight: | 6.5g |
UK Delivery
Providing your item is in stock, the order is usually dispatched within 24 hours. Postage and packing is completely free for orders over £99*. Out of stock items will be dispatched as soon as they become available, which can take between 4 to 21 days
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