Sumiko Amethyst MM Cartridge Rega and the normal lift off/hinged

and the normal lift off/hinged lid as found on the more affordable turntables

The aluminium half width case is compact and very well screened to keep noise to a minimum and there's no digital switching circuitry or switch mode power supplies to pollute the delicate signals

If you would prefer to do it yourself be assured that this is a pretty simple deck to work on

and it's this or with a great mat like the Ringmat that I prefer to use

-Motor cover tray - with integrated cooling

Sumiko Amethyst MM Cartridge Rega and the normal lift off/hingedThe Amethyst is the top model in the slightly confusingly named Oyster series of cartridges from Sumiko. Despite apparent physical similarities to the other 4 models that share the same appearance, this is a near total reworking of the design, so it stands alone and cannot be fitted with the styli from other models in the range. A new generator assembly is the heart of it all, and it combined with the lightweight Alnico magnets results in a low 2. 5mV