Japanese hand-crafted MM cartridge with nude line-contact stylus, exceptional clarity and low noise. Read more.
The Sumiko Amethyst represents the pinnacle of the brand’s MM lineup, combining an optimized resonance-controlled body with an exceptionally refined nude line-contact diamond. By reducing output to minimize unwanted noise and enhancing the mechanical structure, Amethyst delivers a remarkably silent background and a highly transparent sonic presentation. Even the most intricate passages are traced with ease, authority and finesse.
Its advanced stylus geometry ensures maximum groove contact for superior detail retrieval, resulting in a spacious soundstage with natural imaging and lifelike dynamics. Amethyst competes confidently with similarly priced MC alternatives, yet offers the convenience, stability and lower cost of ownership associated with MM cartridges.
Thanks to the interchangeable stylus system within the Rainier–Olympia–Moonstone–Wellfleet–Amethyst family, users can tailor performance to their taste or maintain an additional stylus for older or worn records. Each cartridge is hand-crafted in Yokohama, Japan, where meticulous craftsmanship and acoustic tradition combine to create a truly outstanding analog experience.
