Sumiko Amethyst Enclosed Architecture High Output MM Cartridge
$1,599.00
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Sumiko-Amethyst-MM-Cartridge
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Sumiko Amethyst Enclosed Architecture High Output MM Cartridge builds on and enhances the resonance-optimized housing found in our latest Oyster cartridges (Moonstone, Olympia, and Rainier), further reducing output to minimize extraneous noise. Featuring a nude line-contact diamond, the stylus is exceptionally precise, tracing every intricate detail of your record grooves and handling the information with impeccable finesse. The Amethyst competes with similarly priced MC designs, delivering a remarkably quiet, transparent performance while adeptly navigating even the most complex passages in your LP collection. Expect effortless dynamics, rich depth, and clarity against a silent backdrop, with highly realistic transients and imaging that leap from the soundstage while remaining naturally positioned.
Transparent Sound
The Amethyst excels when compared to similarly priced MC designs, delivering an impressively quiet and transparent sound that effortlessly navigates even the most complex sections of your LP collection. Expect smooth dynamic handling, rich depth, and clarity against a deep black background, with lifelike transients and images that spring to life from your soundstage while maintaining natural positioning.
Upgraded Styli
The newest lineup of MM cartridges includes the Rainier, Olympia, Moonstone, Wellfleet, and Amethyst (plus the RS 78 replacement stylus). All the styli are interchangeable, and the cartridge bodies are the same across the board, except for the Amethyst, which features an enhanced design to improve the performance of the line-contact diamond. In summary, you have two cartridge bodies and six replacement styli to select from, allowing you to customize the sound to match your preferences!
Meticulously Hand-Crafted in Yokohama, Japan
From the Oyster Series to the Reference line, every Sumiko phono cartridge is meticulously hand-crafted in Yokohama, Japan, close to the waters. Carefully select premium materials by ear to achieve a performance that has delighted listeners for generations. Each cartridge undergoes rigorous auditioning until it's perfected, with production overseen by master craftsmen committed to precision and quality. The result is a diverse range of cartridges ready to enhance your analog system — there's a perfect match for you.
Key Features
- Enhanced design for reduced extraneous noise.
- Provides exceptional agility for detailed tracking of record grooves.
- Delivers a remarkably transparent sound experience.
- Effortlessly manages dynamics for a rich listening experience.
- Offers clarity against a dark background.
- Captures lifelike details and images that maintain natural positioning.
- New lineup includes Rainier, Olympia, Moonstone, Wellfleet, and Amethyst (plus RS 78 replacement stylus).
- All styli are interchangeable, with identical cartridge bodies except for Amethyst, which features an enhanced design.
- Offers 2 cartridge bodies and 6 replacement styli for customizable sonic options.
- Each cartridge is meticulously hand-crafted in Yokohama, Japan.
- Premium materials selected by ear for exceptional performance.
- Masterfully produced by skilled craftsmen, ensuring precision and quality.
- Wide range of cartridges tailored to fit various analog systems.
