--- product_id: 106839006 title: "Sumiko Amethyst Phono Cartridge" brand: "sumiko" price: "NZ$1721" currency: NZD in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/106839006-sumiko-amethyst-phono-cartridge store_origin: NZ region: New Zealand --- # Universal compatibility Moving Magnet tech Precision engineering Sumiko Amethyst Phono Cartridge **Brand:** sumiko **Price:** NZ$1721 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎧 Elevate Your Vinyl Experience! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Sumiko Amethyst Phono Cartridge by sumiko - **How much does it cost?** NZ$1721 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/106839006-sumiko-amethyst-phono-cartridge) ## Best For - sumiko enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted sumiko brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Durable Design:** Built to last, ensuring consistent performance for years to come. - • **Unleash Your Sound:** Experience rich audio fidelity with advanced Moving Magnet architecture. - • **Seamless Integration:** Compatible with nearly any phono stage for effortless setup. - • **Elevate Your Collection:** Transform your vinyl library into a sonic masterpiece. - • **Crafted for Connoisseurs:** Engineered with precision to elevate your vinyl listening experience. ## Overview The Sumiko Amethyst Phono Cartridge features a Moving Magnet architecture that ensures compatibility with nearly any phono stage, delivering exceptional audio quality and durability for vinyl enthusiasts. ## Description Sumiko Amethyst Moving Magnet Phono Cartridge ## Features - Moving Magnet architecture compatible with nearly any phono stage ## Images ![Sumiko Amethyst Phono Cartridge - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/719M5-avuOL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: is the body made out of metal or plastic?** A: It's plastic with brass inserts instead of those pesky little nuts. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Dynamic and Warm *by C***K on Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2021* Installed on a Pro-Ject X1, sounds very dynamic and warm not to shrill or muddy. I would say the sound stage is direct. Bass is not too lose but not the tightest could be my amp though. Overall sounds awesome. Clean... ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars INCREDIBLE PERFORMANCE *by A***1 on Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2019* Sumiko Amethyst Personal Evaluation -Setup:The most critical thing you need to know about the Amethyst is its VTA. You have to set your tone arm down to 20 degrees, or you are going to be extremely confused as to why the sound is so full of bass.Sound Characteristics:1. Excellent noise floor. Irritation of scraping minimized.2. Outstanding sound stage. Instruments and musicians and vocalists claim their places and hold them. Flourishes and "gilding the lilly" effects inserted by sound engineers obvious.3. Resonating minimized. The cartridge is merciless in suppressing resonanation. This is a big problem in other carts.4. Liveliness. There is no improvisation or added response to dramatic changes in material. It only provides what's on the vinyl, and all of what is there.5. Truthfulness. This cartridge is about discipline. The noise is controlled, the stage is presented and the material is from the record and no place else.Conclusions:The Sumiko Amethyst is a one-of-a-kind in the moving magnet world. But must I say moving magnet? Because it really does not matter how they built it, if all you are thinking about is the sound. To put is plainly, we are in another realm with this one. You can tell the designers truly understand sound, and they know what you are looking for with great acuity.Mounted to my J A Michell Turntable ### ⭐⭐ 2.0 out of 5 stars Good tone but poor tracking *by C***S on Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2022* The frequency response of the Amethyst is quite good, with a generally balanced tone across the whole audio band. Unfortunately, the stylus tracks poorly even with careful, proper setup. There truly seems to be nowhere on all three axes—alignment, azimuth, and rake angle—that the Amethyst will track even moderately sibilant passages. The very same records that my cartridges from a competing Japanese corporation will track without issue all push the Amethyst into a burst of mistracking distortion on those passages. The Amethyst is from the same series as the cartridge included with my table, and it ought to be a good match for the tonearm. It just tracks poorly.There may be some QA problems with the Oyster series MMs, too. The first Amethyst I received had its diamond quite badly crooked on the cantilever, and after struggling for a few days to align the cartridge on my tonearm, I sent it back for a replacement. The replacement had its diamond properly glued, but there was no improvement in the sibilance, again after a few days of trying to find a good alignment for it. I eventually gave up and replaced the Amethyst with a less expensive one from a competing Japanese corporation and I've had not a single problem since. ## Frequently Bought Together - Sumiko Amethyst Moving Magnet HiFi Pick Up Cartridge with Precision Diamond Stylus - Mini Digital Turntable Stylus Strength Scale Gauge High Precision 0.01g/5g Blue LCD Backlight for Toning Arm Cartridge - DollaTek Acrylic LP Vinyl Pickup Calibration Distance Gauge Adjustment Tool Phono Parts --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.nz/products/106839006-sumiko-amethyst-phono-cartridge](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/106839006-sumiko-amethyst-phono-cartridge) --- *Product available on Desertcart New Zealand* *Store origin: NZ* *Last updated: 2026-04-24*