Sumiko Amethyst MM Cartridge

Sumiko Amethyst is the top of the line of the new modern MM cartridge series from the Japanese cartridge company Sumiko. The series also comprises the Rainier, Olympia and Moonstone models. However the stylus of the Sumiko Amethyst pickup is not interchangeable with the others because of a lower output.

The lower output aims to increase the sound quality of the Sumiko Amethyst, making it more quiet and dynamic. The Top of the line Amethyst from Sumiko comes with a nude line-contact stylus on an aluminum cantilever with an even smaller magnet for a sonic performance that delivers the nuances of a moving coil with the punch of a moving magnet. With the Sumiko Amethyst you will experience the warm Sumiko trademark sound with a detailed treble and great dynamics.

Sumiko Amethyst has a modern design with threaded inserts in the cartridge body, which enable the cartridge to be mounted to the headshell with just two screws – no nuts or washers are required.

To get the full benefit of this fine Sumiko cartridge it is essential to mount it properly in terms of overhang, azimuth and horizontal alignment. The finer the stylus the more important the correct setup gets. DaCapo Audio recommends using a good protractor for proper adjustment to get the best out of your cartridge. Please see the options on our website.

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