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Sumiko Oyster

Stylus: Oyster Stylus
Type: ММ
Stylus Shape: Conical[ radii (mil / µm) 0.7 (≈17.8 µm) ]
Class: Budget

Mounting: standard 1/2"
Weight & Dimensions (H×W×D): 5.3 g · 18.2 × 18.0 × 30.5 mm
Output Voltage: 5 mV
Frequency Response: 30–20 000 Hz
Channel Separation: 22 dB
Channel Balance: <2 dB @ 1 kHz
Recommended Load: 47 kΩ || 100–200 pF
Tracking Force: 1.5–2.5 g (nominal 2.3 g)
VTA: 25°
Compliance Value: 10×10⁻6 cm/dyn @ 100 Hz
Cantilever: aluminium pipe

Replacement

Tonar	809-DE	Elliptical
Sumiko	RS Oyster	Conical
Tonar	809-DS	Conical
Tonar	6086-DS	Conical
JICO	SUMIKOOYSTERSAS	Super Analogue Stylus
LP Gear	SUMIKOOYSTERVL	Fine Line

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