Product details

Product: Sumiko Moonstone
Color: black

Product description

The Sumiko Moonstone is a powerful moving magnet (MM) phono cartridge that excels in realism and dynamics. This cartridge uses a 0.3 x 0.7mil elliptical diamond stylus, providing rich and detailed sound reproduction. With a frequency range of 12 Hz to 33 kHz and an external voltage of 3.0 mV, the Moonstone provides excellent sound quality that is usually only found in more expensive models.

Cosmetic description

The Sumiko Moonstone has an elegant and robust black housing, designed to increase resonance and sound reproduction indoors. The cartridge is handcrafted in Japan, ensuring precision and a high standard of quality.

Functional notes
Type: moving magnet (MM)
Stylus: 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical
Cantilever: 0.5mm aluminum tube
Frequency response: 12 Hz – 33 kHz
Output voltage: 3.0 mV
Channel separation: 30 dB at 1 kHz
Channel balance: 0.5 dB at 1 kHz
Impedance: 47 kOhm
Compliance: 12×10-6 cm/dyn at 100 Hz
Vertical tracking angle: 20°
Recommended needle force: 2.0 grams
Weight: 6.5 grams
Specifications
Internal impedance: 1,130 Ω
Recommended load capacitance: 100 pF – 200 pF
Tracking force range: 1.8g – 2.2g

Included
Sumiko Moonstone phono cartridge
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