Sumiko - Moonstone MM Phono Cartridge

The apex of Sumiko's 3 new Oysters, Moonstone is dressed to impress. Further reducing moving-mass & output and topped off with our listen-tested 0.3 x 0.7mil elliptical diamond, Moonstone transcribes sonic imagery with weight, richness, depth & sparkle. Texture is keenly realistic. The sonic image is suspended and well-controlled over a nearly-absent noise floor, providing fantastic clarity without etch nor confusion. Compatible with MM preamps and the vast majority of tonearms out there, Moonstone is a must-have for audiophiles on a budget.

The Moonstone is an affordable high-performance moving magnet cartridge that utilizes the powerful mechanically-generated electromotive forces of the moving magnet to help give your playback extra punch and convincing realism. Exceptionally well-balanced and dimensionally dense, the breathtaking dynamics of the Moonstone outperform many comparably priced moving coil cartridges without requiring the huge investment in preamplification.

Specifications:
Cartridge Type: Moving Magnet
Stylus: 0.3uM x 0.7uM Elliptical
Cantilever Material: 0.5mm aluminum
Wire Material: Copper
Internal Impedance: 1,130 Ohms
Load Impedance: 47 kOhms
Frequency Response: 12Hz - 33kHz
Output Voltage: 3mV @ 1kHz
Channel Separation: 30dB @ 1kHz
Channel Balance: 0.5dB @ 1kHz
Compliance: 12x10-6 cm/dyn @ 100hZ
Recommended Load Capacitance: 100pF - 200pF
Vertical Tracking Angle: 20 degrees
Tracking Force: 1.8g - 2.2g
Recommended Force: 2.0g
Cartridge Weight: 6.5g