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Sumiko Amethyst Moving Magnet Phono Cartridge

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Sumiko's exceptional Amethyst moving magnet cartridge even surpasses some moving coil cartridges in resolution and detail.

    $599.00
    $599.00
    Temporarily Out of Stock. Usually Ships in 5-7 Business Days.
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    Outperforms Comparable Moving Coil Cartridges

    The Amethyst is Sumiko's flagship Moving Magnet (MM) phono cartridge and requires its own unique cartridge body to maximize the performance of the excellent Nude Line Contact stylus. This exceptional cartridge even surpasses some moving coil cartridges in resolution and detail, setting a new benchmark for moving magnet cartridges with replaceable stylus assemblies.

    Easily Sumiko's most ambitious moving-magnet (MM) cartridge to date, the Amethyst complements its nude line-contact stylus with an upgraded generator assembly providing ultra-low noise, breathtaking dynamics, and exceptional trackability. This unique setup takes advantage of the powerful electromotive forces inherent to MM cartridge designs that help give your playback some punch, while still outperforming most comparable moving-coil cartridges.

    Product Features

    • Flagship Sumiko MM phono cartridge
    • Outperforms many comparable MC cartridges
    • Upgraded generator assembly provides ultra-low noise, breathtaking dynamics, and exceptional trackability
    • Nude Line Contact stylus
    • Cantilever material: φ0.5 Aluminum
    • Wire material: Copper

    Product Specs

    • Stylus: Nude Line Contact
    • Cantilever material: φ0.5 Aluminum
    • 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 at 100Hz: 12 x 10-6cm/dyne
    • Recommended load capacitance: 100-200pF
    • Vertical tracking angle: 20 deg
    • Tracking Force: 1.8-2.2gr
    • Recommended Force: 2.0 grams
    • Cartridge Weight: 6.5 grams

    Product Warranty

    Parts & Labor 1 Year Sumiko Warranty Information

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    "The Sumiko Amethyst has so many strengths as a moving-magnet cartridge that it’s difficult to ignore. The bass response is superb. It’s one of the quietest MMs I’ve ever used..."

    "If you’re still loyal to MM, the Sumiko Amethyst has to be one of the most musical and balanced choices you can make."

    - Marc Phillips, Part-Time Audiophile, July 18, 2021

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