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Sumiko Oriole MC Phono Cartridge
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Sumiko Oriole MC Phono Cartridge

Turntable Cartridge
  • Moving Coil Design
  • Nude Shibata Stylus
  • Hand-Crafted Japan
€1.699,00
€1.699,00
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Sumiko Oriole MC Phono Cartridge

The Sumiko Oriole is a refined moving-coil phono cartridge that blends exceptional musicality with high-resolution detail. Positioned between the Songbird and Starling, Oriole features a nude Shibata line-contact stylus and a high-efficiency, low-impedance generator to deliver fast transients, rich dynamics, and a beautifully natural tonal balance. Silent in the groove and endlessly engaging, it presents music with lifelike nuance, deep soundstage realism, and a distinctly analog warmth — available at Soundium.

Quick Specs

  • Cartridge type: Moving Coil (MC)
  • Stylus: Nude Shibata line-contact (6.5 × 40 µm)
  • Cantilever: Reinforced aluminum pipe (Ø 0.5 mm)
  • Generator design: Reference Series open-body architecture
  • Coils: High-purity copper
  • Output voltage: 0.3 mV (1 kHz, 3.54 cm/sec)
  • Internal impedance: 5.5 Ω (1 kHz)
  • Recommended load impedance: >55 Ω
  • Frequency response: 12 Hz – 45 kHz
  • Tracking force range: 1.8 – 2.2 g
  • Recommended tracking force: 2.0 g
  • Vertical tracking angle: 20°
  • Cartridge weight: 7.3 g
  • Manufacturing: Hand-crafted in Japan

What’s in the Box

  • Sumiko Oriole MC Phono Cartridge
  • Protective stylus guard
  • Mounting hardware
  • User documentation

Details & Specifications

Everything technical about this product: specifications, what's in the box and downloads.

General 5
BrandSumiko
Product typeTurntable Cartridge
TypeMoving Coil (MC)
StyleNude Shibata
Intended useHigh-End / Flagship
Audio 2
Output voltage0.3 mV
Tracking force1.8 – 2.2 g
Dimensions & weight 1
Weight7.3 g

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