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The Sumiko Oyster is an entry-level Moving Magnet (MM) phono cartridge known for its warm, musical, and forgiving sound. Featuring a 0.6 mil conical stylus, it delivers robust bass, rich mids, and smooth highs (30Hz-20kHz, 2.5mV output). Ideal for new vinyl users or upgrading basic turntables, it offers an enjoyable, low-noise listening experience.
Overview
The Sumiko Oyster Cartridge is the quintessential entry-level moving magnet (MM) phono cartridge from Sumiko, celebrated for its warm, forgiving, and musical sound. Designed for ease of use and broad compatibility, it features a robust 0.6 mil bonded conical diamond stylus mounted on an aluminum cantilever, ensuring reliable groove tracking and a stable, full-bodied presentation.
Handcrafted in Japan, the Oyster delivers a balanced sound with a solid 2.5 mV output and a frequency response from 30 Hz to 20 kHz. Its sonic signature is characterized by a rich, appealing midrange, a weighty bass foundation, and a smooth, non-fatiguing treble. Ideal for new vinyl enthusiasts or as a significant upgrade over basic stock cartridges, the Oyster is particularly adept at minimizing surface noise and playing less-than-perfect records with grace. With its user-replaceable stylus and straightforward 1/2-inch mounting, the Sumiko Oyster provides an enjoyable and hassle-free introduction to high-quality vinyl playback, prioritizing musical engagement over clinical detail.
Over 40 years and worldwide, our classic Oyster Series has left thousands of captivated listeners in its wake. The series is comprised of Sumiko's Oyster (MM), Black Pearl (MM), Pearl (MM), Blue Point No. 2 (MC) & Blue Point Special EVO III (MC) — each capable of delivering a degree of refinement you have yet to hear from your turntable system. The cartridges have established themselves over decades as high-value gems that dependably out-perform listeners’ expectations for their dollar. Marked by honesty in analog reproduction, our Oyster Series remains true to what’s in the groove, impressively and convincingly voiced to bring you closer to your music.
Hand-Crafted in Japan
From Oyster to Reference, each Sumiko phono cartridge is crafted by hand in Yokohama, Japan — near the waters where Sumiko's 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.
Stylus:0.7mil Spherical
Cantilever:Aluminum Pipe
Coils:High-Purity Copper
Internal Impedance:1,130Ω
Load Impedance:47kΩ
Frequency Response:30Hz – 20kHz
Output:5.0mV
Channel Separation:25dB @ 1kHz
Channel Balance:1dB @ 1kHz
Compliance:12×10-6cm/dyn @ 100Hz
Capacitance:100pF – 200pF
Vertical Tracking Angle:25°
Tracking Force Range:1.5g – 2.5g
Recommended Tracking Force:2.3g
Replacement Stylus Unit:RS Oyster
Orders ship Sunday through Friday from our offices in Dubai, UAE.
In-stock products typically ship within 48 hours and should be expected to arrive in 3-4 business days. Orders outside of the UAE should be expected to arrive in 5-7 business days.
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- Free delivery within the UAE
- Shipping charges will be calculated upon checkout for orders outside of the UAE (Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia & Qatar).
- Taxes and duties are calculated according to the applicable laws of the state or country an item is shipped to and are the customer's responsibility.
For additional information on shipping and our exchange & return policy visit our help center.
Installation charges are applicable and can be paid upon delivery for our clients based in Dubai.
- Installation Charges: AED 450 Per Hour
- Speaker Cables: AED 32 Per Meter
- Trunking: AED 10 Per Meter
For clients based outside of the UAE, please contact our specialists and we will share an estimate based on your requirements.
Due to the rotational inertia of pivoted tonearms, the friction of the stylus on the record groove produces a force that pulls the stylus toward the center of the record. Anti-Skate (or mechanical bias) is added to compensate for this force in order to equalize the stylus tracking on the sides of the groove walls. Because this is a dynamic force, do not attempt adjustment using a blank or grooveless record as this will result in over compensation. When using a Sumiko Oyster™ moving magnet cartridge, a value equal to the tracking force should be applied as anti-skate. Two grams tracking force = Two grams of anti-skate.
Optimum performance can only be achieved by maintaining a clean stylus and record surface. If your records are kept very clean, the brush supplied with your cartridge will suffice to remove accumulated dust if it is used after each play. Be sure to either turn the volume down or select a different input prior to doing this. Only use a back to front motion when contacting the stylus during cleaning. To remove compacted debris, we recommend LAST cleaning products as the best and safest stylus cleaner available.
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