Sumiko Rainier MM Cartridge

Sumiko’s first offering in the new Oyster line-up is the venerable Sumiko Rainier, which continues the Pearl’s legacy for smooth, natural sound reproduction. After years of development, Sumiko are proud to introduce an all-new integrated body and generator system that significantly reduces internal resonances. With the ability to change to the Olympia or Moonstone stylus allows for upgrades without replacing the entire cartridge.

Technical Specifications

Cartridge Type:
Moving Magnet

Stylus:
Elliptical

Cantilever Material:
aluminum pipe

Wire Material:
pure copper

Internal Impedance:
1,130Ω

Load Impedance:
47kΩ

Frequency Response:
15Hz – 25kHz

Output Voltage:
5.0mV

Channel Separation:
25dB @ 1kHz

Channel Balance:
1.5dB @ 1kHz

Compliance:
10×10-6 cm/dyn @ 100Hz

Recommended Load Capacitance:
100pF – 200pF

Vertical Tracking Angle:
20°

Tracking Force:
1.8g – 2.2g

Recommended Force:
2.0g

Cartridge Weight:
6.5g

Replacement Stylus Unit:
RS Rainier
RS Olympia
RS Moonstone