{"product_id":"sumiko-moonstone-cartridge","title":"Sumiko Moonstone | 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 the Breathtaking Dynamics of Sumiko's Moonstone Moving Magnet Phono Cartridge\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinciple: Moving Magnet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElevated weight, richness, depth \u0026amp; sparkle in your music with realistic texture and nearly-absent noise floor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with interchangeable Rainier, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/products\/sumiko-olympia-phono-cartridge\" title=\"Sumiko Olympia Moving Magnet Phono Cartridge\"\u003eOlympia\u003c\/a\u003e \u0026amp; Moonstone replacement styli\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach cartridge handcrafted in Yokohama, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Sumiko Moonstone cartridge top 3 quarter closeup mounted on tonearm over spinning record\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/sumiko-moonstone-0-lifestyle.jpg?v=1698862589\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNext-Gen Moving Magnet Phono Pickup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe apex of Sumiko's 3 new Oysters, Moonstone is dressed to impress. Further reducing moving-mass \u0026amp; output and topped off with listen-tested 0.3 x 0.7mil elliptical diamond, Moonstone transcribes sonic imagery with weight, richness, depth \u0026amp; sparkle. Texture is keenly realistic. The sonic image is suspended and well-controlled over a nearly-absent noise floor, providing fantastic clarity without etch or confusion. Compatible with MM preamps and the vast majority of tonearms out there, Moonstone is a must-have for audiophiles on a budget.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Latest Oysters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for discerning, value-minded audiophiles, Rainier, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/products\/sumiko-olympia-phono-cartridge\" title=\"Sumiko Olympia Moving Magnet Phono Cartridge\"\u003eOlympia\u003c\/a\u003e \u0026amp; Moonstone supplement \u0026amp; complement the existing range of Oysters. They build upon, enhance, and 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 \u0026amp; dissipates resonance, making way for effortless, transparent sonics that are enlivened with intimate nuance. The voicing is true to natural harmonics, space around voices and instruments, as well as their attack and 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Sumiko Moonstone cartridge 3 quarter profile on tonearm over spinning record\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/sumiko-moonstone-1-lifestyle.jpg?v=1698862692\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUpgrade Path\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRainier, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/products\/sumiko-olympia-phono-cartridge\" title=\"Sumiko Olympia Moving Magnet Phono Cartridge\"\u003eOlympia\u003c\/a\u003e \u0026amp; Moonstone replacement styli are interchangeable. We encourage you to follow the upgrade path to experience the best of what this design has to offer!\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. The finest materials have been ear-selected 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 \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 65%;\" alt=\"Sumiko moving magnet cartridge charcoal sketch over white background\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/sumiko-moving-magnet-sketch.jpg?v=1699035315\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Principle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moving Magnet\u003c\/li\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 0.3 x 0.7mil Elliptical\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 1130Ω\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 – 33kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.0mV\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 12×10-6cm\/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°\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 Rainier, RS Olympia or RS Moonstone (Interchangeable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sumikophonocartridges.com\/cartridge-warranty\" title=\"Sumiko Cartridge Warranty Page\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSumiko Cartridge 1 Year Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sumiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40121832210507,"sku":"SMK-MNSTN","price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/sumiko-moonstone-0-thumb.jpg?v=1698862906","url":"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/products\/sumiko-moonstone-cartridge","provider":"Bloom Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}