Sumiko Rainier cartridge

$149.00

Moving Magnet Cartridge.

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Product Description

The Sumiko Rainier cartridge introduces our latest range of Oysters, which raise the bar for what can be expected from reasonably-priced MM cartridges. Our resonance-optimized housing channels extraneous resonance away from the generator, ascertaining a well-represented soundstage with fantastic clarity and a natural hint of warmth. Impressively quiet while delivering impact, Rainier skillfully places instruments & vocals right where they belong. You can expect a broader, rounder soundstage than you previously thought attainable at this price.

Our Latest Oysters
Designed for discerning, value-minded audiophiles, Rainier, Olympia & Moonstone supplement & complement our existing range of Oysters. They build upon, enhance & refine the sonic character that listeners worldwide have enjoyed for decades. New innovation in cartridge design addresses the problem of resonance — the things that need to happen around a generator to voice a cartridge with honesty. The housing thusly disperses & dissipates resonance, making way for effortless, transparent sonics that are enlivened with intimate nuance. The voicing is true to natural harmonics, space around voices & instruments as well as their attack & decay. Unique to these 3 Oysters (not to mention Amethyst), experience a diminutive backdrop that bolsters sonic images with a degree of aptitude reminiscent of moving coil designs.

Upgrade Path
Rainier, Olympia & Moonstone replacement styli are interchangeable. We encourage you to follow the upgrade path to experience the best of what this design has to offer!

Hand-Crafted in Japan
From Oyster to Reference, each Sumiko phono cartridge is crafted by hand in Yokohama, Japan — near the waters where our namesake Oysters dwell. 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. Production is then executed by world-class cartridge makers with a collective eye for precision & quality. The result is a full horizon of cartridges eager to introduce themselves to your analog system — we firmly believe there’s a perfect cartridge for you here.

Cartridge Type: Moving Magnet

Frequency Response: 15 Hz – 25 kHz

Output Voltage: 5.0 mV

Load Impedance: 47 kΩ

Channel Separation: 25 dB @ 1 kHz

Channel Balance: < 1.5 dB @ 1 kHz Stylus Type: Elliptical

Compliance: 12 x 10-6 cm/dyn

Tracking Force Range: 1.8 g – 2.2 g

Recommended Force: 2.0 g

Cartridge Weight: 6.5 g

Brand

Sumiko

Sumiko is a leading manufacturer of high-performance phono cartridges and audio accessories. Founded in 1982, the company produces some of the world's most exceptional and accurate phono cartridges. Their phono cartridges are handcrafted in Yokohama, Japan, with precision and care, using the highest quality materials and components.  They offer a range of cartridges to suit different preferences and budgets, from the affordable Oyster Series to the top-of-the-line Reference Series. Through all their lines, the goal is to deliver superb tracking and precise sonic performance. Sumiko's commitment to quality extends beyond its products, with white-glove customer service to match. Their expert team offers advanced technical support and advice to ensure audiophiles get the most out of their products.  Sumiko's flagship cartridges, the Starling and Songbird, are known for their exceptional accuracy and musicality. These cartridges feature a boron cantilever, Microridge stylus, and advanced magnetic circuitry to deliver a dynamic, detailed sound with low distortion. Entry-level audiophiles looking to upgrade their existing high-end audio system can look to their Amethyst phono cartridge featuring resonance-reducing housing and a line-contact diamond stylus that allows for versatile, graceful output. Overture is a proud dealer of Sumiko phono cartridges, selling customers the finest components from Sumiko. Interested in purchasing a new Sumiko phono cartridge? You can trade-in any component towards a Sumiko product by filling out our Trade-In Form.

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