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Säljer en mycket välvårdad Sumiko Moonstone moving magnet-pickup (MM). Pickupen köptes ny november 2022. Den har inte spelats alls under det senaste året, och dessförinnan har den använts sparsamt. Uppskattad speltid ca 250–300 timmar (merparten av livslängden på ca 1000 timmar finns alltså kvar). Mycket gott skick, spelar helt rent och spårar perfekt. Levereras komplett i sin originalförpackning. Moonstone är en fantastisk musikalisk pickup som har hyllats i tester. Läs mer
At kr1,600, this looks like a strong deal versus the recent used market: it sits well below the kr1,427–kr4,468 middle band and comfortably under the kr3,010 median, so the asking price leaves room for a proper stylus-life check and still looks attractive.
Moonstone is a well-liked moving-magnet cartridge for its clean tracking, lively but not edgy presentation, and easy system matching, so a tidy example can be a smart upgrade buy. The main thing to verify is stylus condition and estimated hours, since that’s the real value driver on cartridges; if the stylus is healthy and the package is complete, this is the sort of listing that makes sense to move on quickly.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Sumiko was founded in 1972 by David Fletcher and two business partners as an importer for the U.S. audio market, initially focusing on Eastern European speakers before pivoting to Japanese manufactured products. The company is based in Japan and has maintained its heritage of Japanese craftsmanship for nearly five decades. David Fletcher, notably a former particle physicist at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, brought technical rigor to the venture from its inception.
Sumiko specializes exclusively in phono cartridges, a focused product category that defines the brand's identity. The company began manufacturing its own cartridges in 1982 with the Talisman model, followed by the groundbreaking Alchemist MC cartridge in 1984—one of the first moving-coil designs to achieve mass production. All cartridges are hand-built in Japan by skilled artisans. The current lineup spans two primary series: the budget-conscious Oyster Moving Magnet line and the premium Reference Moving Coil designs, with the Palo Santos serving as the flagship model.
Sumiko occupies a prestigious position in the high-end analog market, commanding respect among discerning audiophiles worldwide for nearly four decades. The brand has built its reputation on meticulous build quality, excellent tracking performance, and a musical, non-fatiguing sonic presentation. By offering cartridges across multiple price points and technologies—from entry-level to reference-grade—Sumiko serves both committed vinyl enthusiasts and collectors seeking serious analog playback solutions.
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