Sumiko Rainier Moving Magnet Cartridge

Rainier introduces Sumiko's latest range of Oysters, which raise the bar for what can be expected from reasonably-priced MM cartridges. Their resonance-optimized housing channels extraneous resonance away from the generator, ascertaining a well-represented soundstage with fantastic clarity and a natural hint of warmth. Impressively quiet while delivering impact, Rainier skillfully places instruments & vocals right where they belong. You can expect a broader, rounder soundstage than you previously thought attainable at this price.

Sumiko's Latest Oysters

Designed for discerning, value-minded audiophiles, Rainier, Olympia & Moonstone supplement & complement Sumiko's existing range of Oysters. They build upon, enhance & refine the sonic character that listeners worldwide have enjoyed for decades. New innovation in cartridge design addresses the problem of resonance — the things that need to happen around a generator to voice a cartridge with honesty. The housing thusly disperses & dissipates resonance, making way for effortless, transparent sonics that are enlivened with intimate nuance. The voicing is true to natural harmonics, space around voices & instruments as well as their attack & decay. Unique to these 3 Oysters (not to mention Amethyst), experience a diminutive backdrop that bolsters sonic images with a degree of aptitude reminiscent of moving coil designs.

Upgrade Path

Rainier, Olympia & Moonstone replacement styli are interchangeable. They encourage you to follow the upgrade path to experience the best of what this design has to offer!

Hand-Crafted in Japan

From Oyster to Reference, each Sumiko phono cartridge is crafted by hand in Yokohama, Japan — near the waters where Sumiko's 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.

Specifications

Moving Magnet

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

15Hz – 25kHz

Output

5.0mV

Channel Separation

25dB @ 1kHz

Channel Balance

1.5dB @ 1kHz

Compliance

10×10-6cm/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)