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Up for sale is my high output Simiko blue Point Special evo III mc cartridge.It has about 10 hrs max on it I have the low output one is more to my liking it's not in the rotation anymore so up for grabs no need to tell anyone about this cart it is legendary and no longer available.I will ship any...
At A$650, this sits above the recent comparable market: versus a median A$469, it’s a noticeable step up, and it also clears the 75th percentile A$559, so I’d call it ambitious rather than fair. Against the lower half of the spread, the premium is hard to miss, so the listing needs something special to justify it.
The upside is that this is a respected moving-coil design with a lively, detailed, rhythmic presentation that many vinyl fans rate highly for musical engagement. If it’s genuinely like new, and especially if it comes with a fresh stylus, original packaging, or confirmed low hours, that helps a lot; otherwise, the main buyer check is stylus wear and seller-provided history, since cartridge condition matters more than cosmetics.
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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