{"product_id":"sumiko-amethyst-cartridge","title":"Sumiko Amethyst Cartridge | Moving Magnet Phono Cartridge","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Sumiko logo black\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/sumiko-logo-black.jpg?v=1698859624\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 55%;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eExperience Next-Generation Moving Magnet Phono Pickup With Sumiko's Amethyst Moving Magnet Cartridge\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinciple: Moving Magnet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefined geometry to enhance the performance of the line-contact diamond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffortless dynamic handling and depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach cartridge handcrafted in Yokohama, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/sumiko-amethyst-banner.webp?v=1768403904\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1360\" alt=\"Sumiko Amethyst cartridge on turntable\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eElevated Performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorrowing from and refining on the resonance-optimized housing of Sumiko's latest Oyster cartridges (Moonstone, Olympia \u0026amp; Rainier), they further reduce output to curtail extraneous noise. Topped off with a nude line-contact diamond, the stylus couldn’t be more nimble. Reaching every nook \u0026amp; cranny of your record grooves and handling that information with the utmost grace, Amethyst competes favorably with similarly priced MC designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s shockingly quiet and thus transparent as can be, skillfully tracing even the most complicated passages your LP collection has to offer. Expect effortless dynamic handling, depth and clarity over a black background, impeccably realistic transience and images that leap from your soundstage but remain naturally positioned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUpgrade Path\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSumiko's latest range of MM cartridges is comprised of Rainier, Olympia, Moonstone, Wellfleet \u0026amp; Amethyst (not to mention the RS 78 replacement stylus). All styli are physically interchangeable and all cartridge bodies are identical except for Amethyst, which uses an improved anatomy to bolster the performance of the line-contact diamond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong \u0026amp; short, you have 2 cartridge bodies \u0026amp; 6 replacement styli to choose from, enabling you to shape sonics to suit your preferences! Such interchangeability can serve Amethyst owners in the way of a backup stylus or as a stylus set aside for certain records (e.g. older and\/or damaged records). The choice is yours!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHand-Crafted in Japan\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Oyster to Reference, each Sumiko phono cartridge is crafted by hand in Yokohama, Japan near the waters where their namesake Oysters dwell. Sumiko has selected by ear the finest materials that combine to deliver performance that has enlightened generations of listeners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach design is thoroughly auditioned until perfected. Production is then executed by world-class cartridge makers with a collective eye for precision \u0026amp; quality. The result is a full horizon of cartridges eager to introduce themselves to your analog system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17.2mm x 18.8mm x 29mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStylus:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.2 x 0.8mil Nude Line-Contact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCantilever:\u003c\/strong\u003e ⌀0.5mm Aluminum Pipe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoils:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-Purity Copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInternal Impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLoad Impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 47kΩ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12Hz-35kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannel Separation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30dB @ 1kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannel Balance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5dB @ 1kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompliance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12×10-6 cm\/dyn @ 100Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacitance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100pF – 200pF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVertical Tracking Angle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 degrees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTracking Force Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.8g - 2.2g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Tracking Force:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.0g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplacement Stylus Unit:\u003c\/strong\u003e RS Amethyst\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSumiko Cartridge 1 Year Warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sumiko","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":42035521617995,"sku":"SMK-AME","price":799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/sumiko-amethyst-thumb.webp?v=1768403893","url":"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/products\/sumiko-amethyst-cartridge","provider":"Bloom Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}