The Sumiko Pearl is a truly unique and precious find within the sea of entry-level phono cartridges. With decades of accolades to its name, the Pearl’s smooth, natural sound reproduction breathes life into any recording with poise and transparency. Its diminutive price also belies its colossal ability to pull a complete sonic picture from each record it touches. ...

The part of the Oyster Series of premium Moving Magnet cartridges, the Sumiko Rainier is an inherently musical cartridge which expands on the company's legacy for smooth, natural sound reproduction in its affordable cartridge models. Finished with an expertly shaped elliptical stylus, the Rainier is capable of extracting even the more nuanced musical details. ...