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The Sumiko Rainier is Sumiko's entry-level "Gem Series" Moving Magnet (MM) cartridge. Featuring a bonded elliptical stylus, it offers a smooth, balanced, and engaging sound with good detail (12Hz-25kHz, 2.5mV output). With threaded mounting and upgradeability to Olympia/Moonstone styli, it's an excellent value for improving any vinyl setup.
Overview
The Sumiko Rainier Cartridge is the gateway to Sumiko’s acclaimed “Gem Series” of moving magnet (MM) phono cartridges, delivering a refined and musical listening experience at an accessible price point. Designed for both new and upgrading vinyl enthusiasts, it features a bonded 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical diamond stylus on an aluminum cantilever, meticulously crafted for accurate groove tracing and enhanced detail.
With a 2.5 mV output and a frequency response of 12 Hz−25 kHz, the Rainier offers a smooth, balanced, and engaging sonic signature, characterized by solid bass, clear mids, and non-fatiguing highs. Its newly designed, resonance-optimized body, complete with convenient threaded inserts for easy mounting, ensures stable and consistent performance. A key advantage of the Rainier is its upgradeability: its body can accept the higher-performance Olympia or Moonstone replacement styli, providing a seamless path to improved sound quality without replacing the entire cartridge. Handcrafted in Japan, the Sumiko Rainier is an ideal choice for a significant and enjoyable upgrade to any vinyl system.
Upgrade Path
Rainier, Olympia & Moonstone replacement styli are interchangeable. We encourage you to follow the upgrade path to experience the best of what this design has to offer!
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.
Stylus:0.3 x 0.7mil Elliptical
Cantilever:Aluminium Pipe
Coils:High-Purity Copper
Internal Impedance:1,130Ω
Load Impedance:47kΩ
Frequency Response:15Hz – 25kHz
Output:5.0mV
Channel Separation:25dB @ 1kHz
Channel Balance:1.5dB @ 1kHz
Compliance:10×10-6cm/dyn @ 100Hz
Capacitance:100pF – 200pF
Vertical Tracking Angle:25°
Tracking Force Range:1.8g – 2.2g
Recommended Tracking Force:2.0g
Replacement Stylus Unit:RS Rainier, RS Olympia or RS Moonstone (Interchangeable)
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.
Pre-order and backorder products will state the approximate delivery timeline beside the Add To Cart button.
If you would like to place a custom order, chat with our specialists for a guided shopping experience. Once your order has been placed, a timeline will be provided depending on your order details.
- 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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