Sumiko Oriole MC Phono Cartridge

The Sumiko Oriole is a refined moving-coil phono cartridge that blends exceptional musicality with high-resolution detail. Positioned between the Songbird and Starling, Oriole features a nude Shibata line-contact stylus and a high-efficiency, low-impedance generator to deliver fast transients, rich dynamics, and a beautifully natural tonal balance. Silent in the groove and endlessly engaging, it presents music with lifelike nuance, deep soundstage realism, and a distinctly analog warmth.

Quick Specs

• Cartridge type: Moving Coil (MC)
• Stylus: Nude Shibata line-contact (6.5 × 40 µm)
• Cantilever: Reinforced aluminum pipe (Ø 0.5 mm)
• Generator design: Reference Series open-body architecture
• Coils: High-purity copper
• Output voltage: 0.3 mV (1 kHz, 3.54 cm/sec)
• Internal impedance: 5.5 Ω (1 kHz)
• Recommended load impedance: >55 Ω
• Frequency response: 12 Hz – 45 kHz
• Tracking force range: 1.8 – 2.2 g
• Recommended tracking force: 2.0 g
• Vertical tracking angle: 20°
• Cartridge weight: 7.3 g
• Manufacturing: Hand-crafted in Japan

What’s in the Box

• Sumiko Oriole MC Phono Cartridge
• Protective stylus guard
• Mounting hardware
• User documentation