The Sumiko Oriole is a finely tuned low-output moving-coil cartridge designed for discerning vinyl enthusiasts who appreciate a natural tonal balance, the finest detail retrieval, and expressive musicality. Crafted in Japan and part of Sumiko’s renowned Reference Series, the Oriole blends emotion and technical precision to deliver a vivid, analog-inspired listening experience.

At its heart lies a "nude" Shibata stylus, mounted directly onto a robust cantilever. This high-precision needle profile enables outstanding tracking, fast response, and nuanced resolution even during complex musical passages. Together with the highly efficient generator, it creates a detailed soundstage with dynamic liveliness and a pitch-black background for greater musical serenity and spatial depth.

The Oriole is characterized by a tonal focus that feels organic and presents music naturally—vocals gain expression, instruments sound authentic and vivid, with subtle shading and a keen sense of timing. The reproduction remains pleasantly fatigue-free, ensuring that even longer listening sessions are effortless and enjoyable.

Each Oriole cartridge is handcrafted by experienced specialists and meticulously tested before shipment to meet the highest standards of quality and sound.

Highlights & Features

• Nude Shibata stylus for precise tracking
• Newly developed generator with ultra-low impedance
• High-purity copper coils
• Stable aluminum cantilever for maximum precision
• Outstanding frequency range

Channel separation:
30 dB (1 kHz)

Channel balance:
< 0.5 dB (1 kHz)

Compliance:
12×10-6 cm/dyn (100 Hz)

Capacitance:
100 pF – 200 pF

Vertical tracking angle:
20°

Stylus shape:
Nude Shibata (6.5 x 40 µm)

Cantilever:
⌀0.5 mm reinforced aluminum pipe

Internal impedance:
5.5 Ω (1 kHz)

Load impedance:
>55 Ω (to be determined by ear)

Frequency response:
12 Hz – 45 kHz

Output:
0.3 mV (3.54 cm/s, 1 kHz)

Mass:
7.3 g

Herstellerangaben:

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

Verantwortliche Person:

Sonus Faber
Via A. Meucci 10
36057 , Arcugnano VI
Italy
info@sonusfaber.com