Sumiko - Oyster - Moving Magnet Cartridge

The Sumiko Oyster is the foundation of the acclaimed Oyster Series, offering an inviting introduction to high-quality analog playback with a warm, smooth, and remarkably musical presentation. Designed to outperform typical OEM cartridges, the Oyster delivers the richness and depth of vinyl while remaining easy to enjoy through long listening sessions without fatigue.

Featuring a rugged spherical stylus and lightweight aluminum cantilever, the Oyster provides dependable tracking and excellent compatibility with virtually any moving magnet phono stage. Its balanced tonal character and forgiving nature make it an outstanding upgrade for entry-level turntables and an exceptional value for anyone beginning their vinyl journey.

Handcrafted in Yokohama, Japan by the expert cartridge builders at Excel Sound, the Oyster combines premium materials with decades of analog expertise to deliver reliable performance and engaging musicality.

FEATURES

• Moving Magnet (MM) phono cartridge
• 0.7 mil spherical stylus
• Lightweight aluminum cantilever
• High-purity copper coils
• Smooth, warm, and fatigue-free sound signature
• Compatible with virtually all MM phono preamps
• Excellent upgrade over most OEM cartridges
• Handcrafted in Yokohama, Japan

SPECIFICATIONS

• Type: Moving Magnet (MM)
• Stylus: 0.7 mil Spherical
• Cantilever: Aluminum
• Coils: High-Purity Copper
• Output Voltage: 5.0 mV
• Frequency Response: 30 Hz – 20 kHz
• Channel Separation: 22 dB @ 1 kHz
• Channel Balance: 2 dB @ 1 kHz
• Internal Impedance: 1,130 Ω
• Recommended Load Impedance: 47 kΩ
• Recommended Capacitance: 100–200 pF
• Compliance: 10 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyn @ 100 Hz
• Vertical Tracking Angle: 25°
• Tracking Force Range: 1.5–2.5 g
• Recommended Tracking Force: 2.3 g
• Weight: 5.5 g
• Dimensions (W × H × D): 18.2 × 18 × 30.50 mm
• Replacement Stylus: RS Oyster
• Handcrafted In: Japan