Of sun and moon ...

The Moonstone impresses across the board. By further reducing the moving mass and output, and utilizing our proven elliptical diamond, the Moonstone transmits sound images with impact, richness, depth, and brilliance. The texture is extremely realistic. The soundstage is ethereal and well-controlled against a near-nonexistent noise floor, offering fantastic clarity free from artifacts and blur. The Moonstone is compatible with MM preamps and most tonearms on the market, making it a must for audiophiles with high standards but a modest budget.

Handmade in Japan

From Oyster to Reference, every Sumiko phono cartridge is crafted by hand in Yokohama, Japan—near the waters where the namesake oysters live. Sumiko selects the finest materials by ear, which together deliver a performance that has enlightened generations of listeners. Each design is thoroughly tested until perfected. Production is then carried out by world-class master craftsmen with a shared eye for precision and quality.

Suitable for light to medium-mass tonearms. Upgrade with a Wellfleet or Amethyst stylus. Can be used with an RS78 stylus for playing shellac records.

Technical data:

Output voltage: 3mV

Amplifier connection/termination: Phono MM/47kΩ

Weight: 6.5g

Dynamic compliance, lateral: 12μm*

Stylus type: Elliptical (r/R 8 x 18μm)

Tracking force: 2g

* Compliance measured at 100Hz

Herstellerangaben:

Sumiko Phono Cartridges
1176 95th Ave N
Maple Grove
553112814 , MN
USA
info@sumikophoncartridges.com

Verantwortliche Person:

Sonus Faber
10 A. Meucci Street
36057 , Arcugnano (VI)
Italy
info@sonusfaber.com