{"product_id":"sumiko-olympia-moving-magnet-cartridge","title":"Sumiko - Olympia - Moving Magnet Cartridge","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sumiko Olympia builds upon the award-winning Rainier platform with lower moving mass, a hollow aluminum cantilever, and a refined generator design that delivers greater nuance, improved imaging, and exceptional musical realism. Designed to reveal more of the recording while maintaining Sumiko's signature warmth and smoothness, the Olympia offers an engaging listening experience that invites hours of fatigue-free enjoyment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted in Yokohama, Japan by the master cartridge builders at Excel Sound, the Olympia combines premium materials with meticulous craftsmanship to produce a cartridge that excels in tonal balance, detail retrieval, and soundstage presentation. Reduced output compared to the Rainier lowers noise while allowing instruments and vocals to emerge naturally from an incredibly quiet background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs part of Sumiko's Oyster Series, the Olympia features interchangeable replacement styli, providing a simple upgrade path as your analog system evolves while maintaining long-term value and flexibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #f39c12;\"\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoving Magnet (MM) phono cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision Elliptical stylus (0.3 × 0.7 mil)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight hollow 0.6 mm aluminum cantilever\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-purity copper coils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduced moving mass for greater detail and improved imaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with Oyster Series interchangeable styli\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted by Excel Sound in Yokohama, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #f39c12;\"\u003eDESIGN \u0026amp; TECHNOLOGY\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRefined Moving Mass:\u003c\/strong\u003e A lighter cantilever and smaller magnet improve groove tracing for increased nuance, realism, and dynamic expression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Resonance Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sumiko's unified body and generator design effectively minimizes internal resonance and coloration for cleaner, more natural playback.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpansive Soundstage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower noise and improved channel performance create a wider, deeper, and more focused presentation with outstanding instrument separation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpgradeable Oyster Platform:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compatible with Rainier, Olympia, Moonstone, Wellfleet, Amethyst, and RS 78 replacement styli for future upgrades and convenient replacement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandcrafted in Japan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individually assembled and carefully auditioned by Excel Sound's skilled craftsmen to ensure exceptional consistency and performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #f39c12;\"\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moving Magnet (MM)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStylus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elliptical (0.3 × 0.7 mil)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCantilever:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 mm Hollow Aluminum Pipe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoil Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-Purity Copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.0 mV (3.54 cm\/sec, 1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 Hz – 25 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannel Separation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 dB (1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannel Balance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 1.5 dB (1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInternal Impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,130 Ω (1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Load Impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 47 kΩ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Capacitance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100–200 pF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompliance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 × 10⁻⁶ cm\/dyn (100 Hz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVertical Tracking Angle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTracking Force Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.8 – 2.2 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Tracking Force:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.0 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.7 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplacement Stylus:\u003c\/strong\u003e RS Rainier, Olympia, Moonstone, Wellfleet, Amethyst, or RS 78\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandcrafted In:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sumiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51919654224160,"sku":null,"price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/3728\/1568\/files\/salon-1-audio-sumiko-olympia-phono-cartridge.webp?v=1782586852","url":"https:\/\/salon1audio.com\/products\/sumiko-olympia-moving-magnet-cartridge","provider":"Salon 1 Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}