Sumiko Amethyst Phono CartridgeSumiko Amethyst Phono Cartridge Amethyst makes the Reference cut because simply put, its that good. Borrowing from and refining on the resonance optimized housing of our latest Oyster cartridges (Moonstone, Olympia & Rainier), we further reduce output to curtail extraneous noise. Topped off with a nude line contact diamond, the stylus couldnt be more nimble. Reaching every nook & cranny of your record grooves and handling that information with the

Sumiko Amethyst Phono Cartridge

Amethyst makes the Reference cut because simply put, it’s that good. Borrowing from and refining on the resonance-optimized housing of our latest Oyster cartridges (Moonstone, Olympia & Rainier), we 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 & cranny of your record grooves and handling that information with the utmost grace, Amethyst competes favorably with similarly priced MC designs. It’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.

Hand-Crafted in Japan

From Oyster to Reference, each Sumiko phono cartridge is crafted by hand in Yokohama, Japan — near the waters where our namesake Oysters dwell. We’ve selected by ear the finest materials that combine 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 & 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.

Mass
6.5g
Stylus
0.2 x 0.8mil Nude Line-Contact
Cantilever
⌀0.5mm Aluminum Alloy
Coils
High-Purity Copper
Internal Impedance
700Ω
Load Impedance
47kΩ
Frequency Response
12Hz – 35kHz
Output
2.5mV
Channel Separation
30dB @ 1kHz
Channel Balance
0.5dB @ 1kHz
Compliance
12×10-6 cm/dyn @ 100Hz
Capacitance
100pF – 200pF
Vertical Tracking Angle
25°
Tracking Force Range
1.8g – 2.2g
Recommended Tracking Force
2.0g
Replacement Stylus Unit
Amethyst RS