Princely Musical Pleasure
The Rainier is the first of the new Oyster models and raises the bar considerably for affordable MM cartridges. The resonance-optimized housing directs disruptive vibrations away from the generator, ensuring a well-ordered sound with high clarity and a natural touch of warmth. The Rainier is impressively quiet and expertly places instruments and vocals where they belong. You'll experience a more spacious, fuller sound than you previously thought possible at this price.
Handmade in Japan
From Oyster to Reference, every Sumiko cartridge is handcrafted in Yokohama, Japan—near the waters where the namesake 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 craftsmen with a shared eye for precision and quality.
Suitable for light and medium-weight tonearms. Upgradeable with a Stylus Olympia, Moonstone, Wellfleet, or Amethyst. Can be used with a Stylus RS78 for playing shellac records.
Technical Specifications
Output Voltage: 5mV
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