Building on Rainier, Olympia implements an upgraded cantilever assembly that reduces moving mass, translating to more nimble groove tracing, extended nuance, and expanded frequency response. A slight decrease in output from Rainier reduces noise in an already-quiet design, improving imaging and perpetuating realism that’s rare to come by in this class of cartridge.
Designed for discerning, value-minded audiophiles, Rainier, Olympia & Moonstone supplement & complement our 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.
Each Sumiko phono cartridge is crafted by hand in Yokohama, Japan — near the waters where our namesake Oysters dwell. We’ve selected by ear the finest materials that combine to deliver a performance that has enlightened generations of listeners. Each design is thoroughly auditioned until perfected. Production is then performed by world-class cartridge makers with a collective eye for precision & quality.
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 | 12Hz – 30kHz |
Output | 4mV |
Channel Separation | 30dB @ 1kHz |
Channel Balance | 1.5dB @ 1kHz |
Capacitance | 100pF – 200pF |
Compliance | 12×10-6cm/dyn @ 100Hz |
Vertical Tracking Angle | 25° |
Tracking Force Range | 1.8g – 2.2g |
Recommended Tracking Force | 2.0g |