Sumiko Oriole – High Praise & Awards from the Press!
Since the production of the first Sumiko cartridge in 1982, Sumiko have remained focused on creating phono cartridges that combine state of the art technical performance with the practical requirements of superb tracking and a musical, fatigueless sonic presentation. Free of distracting exaggerations and analytical tendencies, our cartridges do their job with a quiet authority, targeting the emotional message in your music.
From our Oyster Series moving magnet designs to our Reference Series moving coils, all Sumiko Phono Cartridges are hand-built in Japan by the skilled artisans at Excel Sound in Yokohama, Japan. Only the best materials and components are implemented — all sourced within Japan. Thoughtfully designed and thoroughly auditioned, each model aims for tonally balanced, refined & fatigueless analog reproduction, inviting long listening sessions rife with new experiences of your familiar favorites.
