Sumiko Oriole MC Phono Cartridge
Sumiko Oriole MC Phono Cartridge
The Sumiko Oriole is a refined moving-coil phono cartridge that blends exceptional musicality with high-resolution detail. Positioned between the Songbird and Starling, Oriole features a nude Shibata line-contact stylus and a high-efficiency, low-impedance generator to deliver fast transients, rich dynamics, and a beautifully natural tonal balance. Silent in the groove and endlessly engaging, it presents music with lifelike nuance, deep soundstage realism, and a distinctly analog warmth — available at Soundium.
Quick Specs
- Cartridge type: Moving Coil (MC)
- Stylus: Nude Shibata line-contact (6.5 × 40 µm)
- Cantilever: Reinforced aluminum pipe (Ø 0.5 mm)
- Generator design: Reference Series open-body architecture
- Coils: High-purity copper
- Output voltage: 0.3 mV (1 kHz, 3.54 cm/sec)
- Internal impedance: 5.5 Ω (1 kHz)
- Recommended load impedance: >55 Ω
- Frequency response: 12 Hz – 45 kHz
- Tracking force range: 1.8 – 2.2 g
- Recommended tracking force: 2.0 g
- Vertical tracking angle: 20°
- Cartridge weight: 7.3 g
- Manufacturing: Hand-crafted in Japan
What’s in the Box
- Sumiko Oriole MC Phono Cartridge
- Protective stylus guard
- Mounting hardware
- User documentation
