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Sumiko Olympia
The Sumiko Olympia is a mid-range MM cartridge fitted with the replaceable RS Olympia elliptical stylus. It tracks at 1.8–2.2 g (nominal 2.0 g) and delivers 4 mV of output, enough for any standard MM phono input.
- Class:
Mid-Range
- Weight & Dimensions (H×W×D)
- 6.7 g
- Output Voltage
- 4 mV
- Frequency Response
- 12–25 000 Hz
- Channel Separation
- 25 dB
- Channel Balance
- ≤ 1.5 dB
- Recommended Load
- 47 kΩ || 100–200 pF
- Tracking Force
- 1.8–2.2 g (nominal 2.0 g)
- VTA
- 25°
- Compliance Value
- 12 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne
- Cantilever
- Ø0.6 mm aluminum pipe
Additional Info
Sumiko Olympia is an MM cartridge with an elliptical stylus that leans toward a tidy, well-controlled presentation rather than an aggressive one. Vocals sound natural and grounded, bass stays firm without bloat, and the noise floor is admirably quiet, letting quieter passages breathe. Imaging is precise and stable, making it a satisfying match for jazz, acoustic and vocal-centric records on modestly resolving systems.
Sound × Setup
Detail
62%IGD Control
58%Noise Suppression
72%Dynamics—Attack
64%Soundstage/Imaging
68%Bass Density
66%Vocals/Midrange
70%Forgiving Character
52%Tonearm mass medium 38%
light 25%·heavy 38%
Capacitance up to 100 pF 60%
100-200 pF 30%·from 200 pF 10%
Phono gain 39–42 dB 60%
35–38 dB 20%·43–46 dB 20%
The Sumiko Olympia (MM, 6.7 g, aluminum cantilever Ø0.6 mm) pairs best with medium and heavy mass tonearms equally — its compliance suits both, with a poor match to light arms. Use a phono stage with capacitance near the 47 kΩ / 100–200 pF load for tonal accuracy; MM-level gain stages handle its 4 mV output without extra boosting.
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