{"product_id":"sumiko-oriole-mc-cartridge","title":"Sumiko Oriole MC Cartridge","description":"\u003cp class=\"product-feature-headline\" id=\"productVariantHeadline\"\u003eThe Oriole is a low-output moving coil cartridge delivering exceptional musicality, refined balance and immersive detail. Crafted in Japan, it offers superb tracking, rich resolution and a natural, analogue sound that elevates every listening experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"align-left product-features-list\" id=\"productFeatureListFirst6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-end, reference-level cartridge capable of exceptional precision, impact and dynamics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural tone, smooth balance and an inviting, fatigue-free character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen body construction avoids resonances around the generator system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNude Shibata diamond stylus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description-block-textarea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign Excellence\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSumiko have meticulously engineered the Oriole to embody the brand’s signature balance and fatigue‑free character, now enhanced with a low‑impedance generator and nude Shibata line‑contact stylus. Its open‑body construction minimises resonance while preserving tonal integrity, allowing music to bloom from an impressively silent background. Each cartridge is hand‑assembled in Japan by master craftsmen, ensuring unwavering precision and consistency. With a focus on natural musical flow and spatial realism, Oriole delivers a cohesive, intimate and thoroughly engaging listening experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStylus \u0026amp; Cantilever Precision\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of Oriole is a single‑piece nude Shibata diamond that captures exceptional detail without tipping into analytical brightness. Its reduced moving mass allows the stylus to trace micro‑groove information with remarkable fidelity. Supporting this is an alloy‑reinforced hollow aluminium cantilever, designed for maximum rigidity and minimal weight. The result is a highly responsive platform that translates even the finest movements directly and accurately to the coil assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAdvanced Coil \u0026amp; Magnetic Engineering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriole’s individually wound cross‑coils use specially selected high‑purity copper to maintain signal integrity with minimal loss or distortion. Fewer windings reduce internal impedance, shorten the signal path and increase transient speed, boosting resolution and dynamic expression. Its high‑efficiency magnetic circuit pairs a warm‑sounding Alnico magnet with pure iron components, arranged to minimise saturation and distortion while capturing energy with exceptional efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eResonance Control \u0026amp; Quality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResonance management is central to Oriole’s performance. PEEK mounting components - materials more commonly found in aerospace engineering - provide a stable, non‑resonant foundation that drains unwanted vibration effectively through the tonearm. Internal elements are also mechanically damped to further preserve clarity and musicality. Every unit undergoes microscopic inspection and extensive performance testing, ensuring each cartridge meets the highest standards for trackability, electrical balance and overall sonic excellence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"product-specifications-list\" id=\"productSpecificationList\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOutput Voltage (@ 3.54cm\/s)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e0.3 mV\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- Channel Balance (@ 1000Hz)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e0.5 dB\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- Channel Separation (@ 1000Hz)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e30 dB\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e-Frequency Response\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e12 - 45000 dB\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- Tracking Ability (@ 315Hz at Recommended Tracking Force)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e70 μm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- Compliance, Dynamic, Lateral\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e12 μm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- Stylus Type\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eNude Shibata\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- Tracking Force Range\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e1.8 - 2.2 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- Recommended Tracking Force\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2.0 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- Tracking Angle\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e20 °\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- Internal Impedance\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e5.5 Ω\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- Internal Inductance\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e11,000 mH\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- Magnet Type\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAlnico\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- Cantilever Material\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e0.5⌀ Specially Processed Aluminium\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- Coil Wire Material\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eHigh-Purity Copper\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- Recommended Load Impedance\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u0026gt;60 Ω\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- Cartridge Weight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e7.3 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sumiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57273588318581,"sku":null,"price":1499.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2222\/0805\/files\/SUMIORIOLE1-ProductMain_StockPhoto_Top_v3.jpg?v=1780935924","url":"https:\/\/www.kronosav.com\/products\/sumiko-oriole-mc-cartridge","provider":"Kronos AV","version":"1.0","type":"link"}