Sumiko RS78 78 RPM Cartridge

Sumiko is excited to be introducing the the long-awaited RS 78 stylus for 78rpm discs! This stylus is interchangeable with each of Sumiko's Next-Gen Oyster MM replacement styli Rainier, Olympia & Moonstone and its never been easier to switch over to shellac when you get the itch.

To be as clear as possible, what were offering here is only the replacement stylus (the yellow piece). Its pictured both installed and uninstalled, but the 2nd image in the reel depicts what youll be getting when you order.

Considerations for 78rpm Records
Please note that its not advisable to play 78rpm records with a diamond stylus. Meant to track the microgrooves of 33s & 45s, it will sound poor and cause undue harm to the disc (and potentially the cartridge!). Sumiko has developed RS 78 for this very reason. The stylus tracks the grooves properly and reduces the risk of harm to your collection. Keep in mind that Rainier, Olympia & Moonstone are stereo MM phono cartridges, meaning that their normal job is to transcribe 2 channels (left and right) of musical information. When using RS 78 with any of these cartridges, what youll hear is the one channel of musical information (mono) of the 78 in both stereo channels. For audiophile purposes as it pertains to 78s, a true mono cartridge with a 78-appropriate stylus delivers the best sonics.

Hand-Crafted in Japan
From Oyster to Reference, each Sumiko phono cartridge is crafted by hand in Yokohama, Japan near the waters where Sumiko's namesake Oysters dwell. Weve selected by ear the finest materials that combine to deliver performance that has enlightened generations of listeners. Each design is thoroughly auditioned until perfected. Production is then executed by world-class cartridge makers with a collective eye for precision & quality. The result is a full horizon of cartridges eager to introduce themselves to your analog system Sumiko firmly believe theres a perfect cartridge for you here.