{"product_id":"sumiko-amethyst","title":"Sumiko - Amethyst","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSumiko - Amethyst\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMoving Magnet Phono Cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing an improved low-impedance, low-noise generator, Amethyst renders stark black backgrounds from which music simply blossoms. To do justice to the improved generator, we add a low-mass nude line-contact stylus to an ultra-stiff, low-mass hollow cantilever. The overall reduction in moving mass propels the highest level of stylus fidelity, faithfully conveying its motion to the fixed coil assembly. Thusly Amethyst transcribes vivid detail, wowing dynamics and exceptional spacial imaging in an inviting, articulate soundstage. Music flows effortlessly with compelling depth, immersing you in the richness we all love about analog sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: contents;\" id=\"sdh_OU99abLfGrXPkPIPwJGh8Ag_2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIAhAA\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eKey Specifications \u0026amp; Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"txxDge notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"mL6YSb_4m,mL6YSb_4n\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=mL6YSb_4l\/TKHnVd\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: contents;\" id=\"sdh_OU99abLfGrXPkPIPwJGh8Ag_3\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAEIAxAA\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eStylus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nude Line-Contact\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAEIAxAB\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eFrequency Response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12Hz - 33kHz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAEIAxAC\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eOutput Voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5mV (at 1kHz)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAEIAxAD\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eTracking Force:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.8g - 2.2g (2.0g recommended)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAEIAxAE\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eCartridge Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAEIAxAF\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eLoad Impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 47kΩ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"mL6YSb_58,mL6YSb_59\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=mL6YSb_57\/TKHnVd\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: contents;\" id=\"sdh_OU99abLfGrXPkPIPwJGh8Ag_4\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: contents;\" id=\"sdh_OU99abLfGrXPkPIPwJGh8Ag_5\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: contents;\" id=\"sdh_OU99abLfGrXPkPIPwJGh8Ag_6\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: contents;\" id=\"sdh_OU99abLfGrXPkPIPwJGh8Ag_7\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: contents;\" id=\"sdh_OU99abLfGrXPkPIPwJGh8Ag_8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBBAA\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eKey Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"txxDge notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"mL6YSb_5h,mL6YSb_5i\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=mL6YSb_5g\/TKHnVd\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: contents;\" id=\"sdh_OU99abLfGrXPkPIPwJGh8Ag_9\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAEIBRAA\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003ePerformance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed to be an \"endgame\" MM cartridge, offering exceptional detail and a dark background (low noise).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAEIBRAB\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eSound Signature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Often described as warm, with a smooth midrange, significant bass weight\/drive, and a silky high-frequency response.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAEIBRAC\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eVersatility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compatible with most MM phono stages and suitable for various musical genres due to its punchy, dynamic nature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAEIBRAD\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eStylus Assembly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features a replaceable stylus, a major advantage over most MC cartridges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"mL6YSb_5x,mL6YSb_5y\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=mL6YSb_5w\/TKHnVd\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sumiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46042683539612,"sku":null,"price":799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/0595\/9324\/files\/Screenshot2026-01-30at16-36-27Amethyst_SumikoPhonoCartridges.png?v=1769819850","url":"https:\/\/thesourceav.com\/products\/sumiko-amethyst","provider":"The Source AV","version":"1.0","type":"link"}