{"product_id":"sumiko-olympia-phono-cartridge","title":"Sumiko Olympia | 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\u003eSumiko Builds Upon the Rainier with Their Olympia Moving Magnet Phono Cartridge to Bring Next Level Acoustic Refinement\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinciple: Moving Magnet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with interchangeable Rainier, Olympia \u0026amp; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/products\/sumiko-moonstone-cartridge\" title=\"Sumiko Moonstone Moving Magnet Phono Cartridge\"\u003eMoonstone\u003c\/a\u003e replacement styli and most tonearms on the market\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpgraded stylus and cantilever assembly, more dynamic punch, improved frequency response and tracking capability\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-olympia-1-lifestyle.jpg?v=1702928127\" alt=\"Sumiko Olympia phono cartridge mounted and engaged on turntable platter\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAcoustic Refinement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding on Rainier, Olympia implements an upgraded cantilever assembly that reduces moving mass, translating to more nimble groove tracing, extended nuance and expanded frequency response. A slight decrease in output from Rainier reduces noise in an already-quiet design, improving imaging and perpetuating realism that’s rare to come by in this class of cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Latest Oysters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for discerning, value-minded audiophiles, Rainier, Olympia \u0026amp; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/products\/sumiko-moonstone-cartridge\" title=\"Sumiko Moonstone Moving Magnet Phono Cartridge\"\u003eMoonstone\u003c\/a\u003e supplement \u0026amp; complement Sumiko's existing range of Oysters. They build upon, enhance \u0026amp; refine the sonic character that listeners worldwide have enjoyed for decades. New innovation in cartridge design addresses the problem of resonance (things 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 \u0026amp; instruments as well as their attack \u0026amp; decay. Experience a diminutive backdrop that bolsters sonic images with a degree of aptitude reminiscent of moving coil designs that's unique to these Oyster cartridges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/sumiko-olympia-0-lifestyle.jpg?v=1702929272\" alt=\"Sumiko Olympia closeup mounted on turntable arm and lowered onto playing vinyl\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUpgrade Path\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRainier, Olympia \u0026amp; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/products\/sumiko-moonstone-cartridge\" title=\"Sumiko Moonstone Moving Magnet Phono Cartridge\"\u003eMoonstone\u003c\/a\u003e 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 17mm x 19mm 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 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 – 30kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.0mV\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 1.5dB @ 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 Rainier, Olympia or 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":40201158557771,"sku":"SMK-OLYMP","price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/sumiko-olympia-0-thumb.jpg?v=1702928082","url":"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/products\/sumiko-olympia-phono-cartridge","provider":"Bloom Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}