Sumiko Oyster Phono CartridgeSumiko Oyster phono cartridge is generally smooth in character yet surprisingly musical a high value introduction to the hobby of critical listening at manageable price for anyone looking to get a taste for the difference a cartridge upgrade can make. A conventional moving magnet cartridge with a rugged spherical stylus and alloy cantilever, its perfect match for any MM preamp and represents a fantastic step forward from most any entry level & OEM