Description

Next-Gen Moving Magnet Phono Pickup

Building on Rainier, Olympia implements an upgraded cantilever assembly that reduces moving mass, translating to more nimble groove tracing, extended nuance and expanded frequency response. A slight decrease in output from Rainier reduces noise in an already-quiet design, improving imaging and perpetuating realism that’s rare to come by in this class of cartridge.

Hand-Crafted in Japan

From Oyster to Reference, each Sumiko phono cartridge is crafted by hand in Yokohama, Japan — near the waters where our namesake Oysters dwell. We’ve selected by ear the finest materials that combine to deliver performance that has enlightened generations of listeners. Each design is thoroughly auditioned until perfected. Production is then executed by world-class cartridge makers with a collective eye for precision & quality. The result is a full horizon of cartridges eager to introduce themselves to your analog system — we firmly believe there’s a perfect cartridge for you here.

  • Mass & Dimension – 6.5g, 17.2 x 18.8 x 29mm (WxHxD)
  • Stylus – 0.3 x 0.7mil Elliptical
  • Cantilever – Aluminium Pipe
  • Coils – High-Purity Copper
  • Internal Impedance – 1,130Ω
  • Load Impedance – 47kΩ
  • Frequency Response – 12Hz – 30kHz
  • Output – 4.0mV
  • Channel Separation – 30dB @ 1kHz
  • Channel Balance – 1.5dB @ 1kHz
  • Compliance – 12×10-6cm/dyn @ 100Hz
  • Capacitance – 100pF – 200pF
  • Vertical Tracking Angle – 25°
  • Tracking Force Range – 1.8g – 2.2g
  • Recommended Tracking Force – 2.0g
  • Replacement Stylus Unit – RS Rainier, RS Olympia or RS Moonstone (Interchangeable)