Sumiko Oyster Phono Cartridge - Clearance

Easy listening with real musical weight

The Sumiko Oyster is one of the most approachable ways to upgrade the sound of an entry level turntable. It has a smooth and friendly character, yet adds more depth and clarity than most OEM cartridges that come standard with budget decks. As a moving magnet design with a 0.7 mil spherical stylus, Oyster tracks reliably, keeps surface noise in check and works with any standard MM phono stage.

The presentation is relaxed, musical and surprisingly full for the price. You can expect clean midrange, gentle high frequency extension and a warm sense of weight that makes everyday listening easy and enjoyable.

Part of the classic Oyster Series

Oyster sits at the beginning of Sumiko’s long running Oyster line, a group of cartridges known for strong value and honest reproduction. These cartridges have earned their reputation by consistently outperforming expectations and bringing a straightforward, believable sound to systems of all kinds. For many listeners, Oyster is the step that reveals what a cartridge upgrade can actually do.

Hand crafted in Japan

Every Sumiko cartridge is hand assembled in Yokohama by experienced cartridge builders. Materials are selected by ear, prototypes are tuned until they meet Sumiko’s standards and production is carried out with close attention to detail. The result is a cartridge that feels solid in use and brings a consistent musical character across a wide range of tonearms.

Key features

• Moving magnet design with 5.0 mV output
• 0.7 mil spherical stylus for stable and forgiving playback
• Smooth tonal balance with added depth over typical OEM cartridges
• Compatible with any standard 47 kohm MM phono input
• Friendly compliance for common entry level and medium mass tonearms
• Hand crafted in Japan
• Replaceable RS Oyster stylus

Technical Specifications

What is in the box

• Sumiko Oyster MM phono cartridge
• Pre installed spherical stylus
• Mounting hardware
• Documentation