From the sun and the moon...
The Moonstone impresses across the board. By further reducing moving mass and output, as well as using our proven elliptical diamond, the Moonstone conveys sound with power, richness, depth, and brilliance. The texture is extremely realistic. The sound is suspended and well-controlled above a virtually nonexistent noise floor, offering fantastic clarity without noise or blur. Compatible with MM preamps and most tonearms on the market, the Moonstone is a must-have for discerning audiophiles on a budget.
Handmade in Japan
From Oyster to Reference, every Sumiko cartridge is handcrafted in Yokohama, Japan—near the waters where the eponymous oysters live. Sumiko selects the finest materials by ear, which together deliver a performance that has enlightened generations of listeners. Each design is thoroughly tested until perfect. Production is then carried out by world-class master craftsmen with a shared eye for precision and quality.
Suitable for light and medium-weight tonearms. Upgradeable with a Wellfleet or Amethyst stylus. Can be used with an RS78 stylus for playing shellac records.
Technical Specifications
Output Voltage: 3mV
Amplifier Input/Termination: Phono MM/47kΩ
Weight: 6.5g
Dynamic Stylus Compliance, Lateral: 12μm*
Stylus Diamond: Elliptical (r/r 8 x 18μm).
Tracking Force: 2g
* Stylus compliance measured at 100Hz