Item #SPC1011002

Sumiko Moonstone

Moving Magnet Phono Cartridge
Item #SPC1011002

Sumiko Moonstone

Moving Magnet Phono Cartridge
$299.00
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Overview

The Sumiko Moonstone is an affordable high-performance moving magnet cartridge with convincing dynamics and excellent frequency response. The Moonstone, well-balanced and dimensionally dense, uses the powerful mechanically-generated electromotive forces of the moving magnet to help give your playback tonal balance and convincing realism. With its ability to outperform many comparably priced moving coil cartridges without the high cost.

The Sumiko Moonstone is an affordable high-performance moving magnet cartridge with convincing dynamics and excellent frequency response. The Moonstone, well-balanced and dimensionally dense, uses the powerful mechanically-generated electromotive forces of the moving magnet to help give your playback tonal balance and convincing realism. With its ability to outperform many comparably priced moving coil cartridges without the high cost.


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geoffrey ott
My favorite Cartridge - but beware…

I have destroyed three of the styluses rather quickly. Audio Advice and Sumiko stand behind these, so I only ever paid once. I used this cart on both a rega planar 3 and a Technics 1200. Not too bright and not too flat- perfect balance, highly detailed and capable of producing rich sound. As for the longevity, I attribute it mainly to my own ignorance- you really need to use this cart correctly and set it up correctly. My current moonstone is lasting longer because I am taking much better care of it.

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linn Axis
SUMIKO 3mv clean sound

Replaced Goldring 1006 6mv ( STAY AWAY) Noisy . The Sumiko moonstone will play the music . smooth. tight Bass. Kick Drum. Vocal. Set the moonstone up let it take your music to the ( MOON )

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Michael
Outstanding Performance

I'm astonished at how impressive this $300 cartridge performs. The detail is incredible. This cartridge brings the bass out at a much brighter and detailed sound than what Im used to. The cartridge is very dynamic. The highs sound great. I can only imagine how it will sound, when it's broken in. I think this cart out performs some of the MC cartridges in the $1000 range.

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Steve
Great cart for a good price

We’ll rounded, rich yet forgiving cart

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Cosmicott
Excellent - Very Pleased

I bought a Rega Planar 2 a little more than a year ago. I immediately upgraded to an Ortofon blue and I didn't care for the brightness and what I perceived to be a constrained soundstage. I actually preferred the Carbon it came with to the Blue... Next, I tried the Elys 2. While I really loved the sound of my music with it, it was an incredibly finicky cartridge. That great sound it was capable of was inconsistent. Every particle of dust on the record created a loud interruption. I also didn't like how low it rode on the LP. After a year of frustration, Nick at Audio Advice suggested this Sumiko Moonstone. While it doesn't have the richness and treble that the Elys 2 had, it is incredibly consistent and I am really pleased with the purchase. It is very detailed and it produces a wider soundstage with warm lows and improved midrange sound. Of course, "sound" is relative to your ears, your perception and the equipment you use... Overall, I think this Sumiko Moonstone is quite solid - I have had 20+ hours of listening with it and it has really shined with music from Eno,, Bauhaus, Faust etc. It wasn't as dynamic with heavy metal or classic rock, but it is very good nonetheless. I should also mention that my RB220 Tonearm has been professionally upgraded and rewired.... I am giving it 5 stars relative to the other carts I have tried. I have no idea how it would compete with the expensive carts.