All items tagged with Sumiko (10)

Fresh From the Bench: Sumiko Phono Cartridges and RS78 78 rpm Stylus

November 2, 2022 by Gary Galo

Fresh From the Bench: Sumiko Phono Cartridges and RS78 78 rpm Stylus

Longstanding audioXpress author Gary Galo reviews the latest Sumiko Olympia and Wellfleet phono cartridges, and RS78 78 rpm stylus. The new RS78 is Sumiko's first 78 rpm solution, meeting the needs of many vintage recording enthusiasts and can be installed on many of the brand's cartridges. In this review, Gary discusses the merits of these versatile and high-quality cartridges while exploring his personal collection of 78 rpm recordings. This article was originally published in audioXpress, October 2022.

Closer to Home. audioXpress October 2022 Is Now Available

September 9, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Closer to Home. audioXpress October 2022 Is Now Available

There's a lot of everything in audioXpress October 2022. Starting with a market update on audio for Residential Integration. Next, Jonny McClintock shares The Story of aptX, Gary Galo reviews Sumiko phono cartridges and new 78 rpm stylus, Richard Honeycutt explains RT Measurement, Frans de Wit tackles the design of a DC Power Supply, Ken Bird builds a pair of tower speakers with Oaktron drivers manufactured in the US, and Christopher Paul writes about Triode Common Cathode Stages and its controversies.

Pro-Ject Introduces Two New Balanced Output High-End Turntables

August 3, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Pro-Ject Introduces Two New Balanced Output High-End Turntables

Pro-Ject announced the first products in its upcoming collection of truly balanced high-performance turntables. The new X1 B and X2 B are the brand’s first turntables with dedicated, fully balanced mini XLR outputs. This connection optimizes the performance of Moving Coil cartridges when used with a compatible phono preamplifier. For out-of-box compatibility with the widest array of equipment and to keep the price down, a Sumiko Rainier Moving Magnet cartridge is factory installed for immediate enjoyment via the turntables’ RCA unbalanced outputs.

Sumiko Audio Rebrands as Fine Sounds Americas, Aligning the Distribution Business of McIntosh Group

July 18, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Sumiko Audio Rebrands as Fine Sounds Americas, Aligning the Distribution Business of McIntosh Group

McIntosh Group announced a change in brand name of its US Distributor, Sumiko Audio, to Fine Sounds Americas. The name change is a rebranding effort designed to mirror the growth and transformation of the company, providing clarity for customers and partners to better express the company’s family of products and initiatives. Fine Sounds Americas is responsible for the distribution of premium audio brands including Bassocontinuo, Pro-Ject, Sonus faber, Rotel Electronics and Sumiko Phono Cartridges throughout North, Central and South America.

Biamp Owner, Highlander Partners Announces the Acquisition of McIntosh Group

June 16, 2022 by Joao Martins

Biamp Owner, Highlander Partners Announces the Acquisition of McIntosh Group

Highlander Partners, L.P., a private investment firm from Dallas, Texas, announced the acquisition of McIntosh Group, through a newly-formed holding company. The investment firm has a plan for the audio market and it might have to do with residential integration, since it also acquired Biamp Systems in 2017, a company in the commercial audio segment that has since pursued an ambitious expansion plan with multiple acquisitions. Highlander states that the McIntosh Group will serve as an anchor for a new Highlander luxury technology platform.

Sumiko Announces New Wellfleet Nude Elliptical Stylus MM Cartridge

February 14, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Sumiko Announces New Wellfleet Nude Elliptical Stylus MM Cartridge

Sumiko Phono Cartridges announced its latest addition to the Rainier family - the Wellfleet Nude Elliptical Stylus Moving-Magnet Cartridge. The brand has applied and upgraded its award-winning design of the Moonstone cartridge, retuning the suspension for optimal performance of a nude elliptical diamond with the existing generator and resonance-optimized housing found in the rest of the Rainier series. The Wellfleet will retail for $449 USD beginning February 2022.

Pro-Ject Audio Systems Introduces New Automatic Turntable

January 31, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Pro-Ject Audio Systems Introduces New Automatic Turntable

Sumiko and Pro-Ject USA have announced the new A1 Turntable from Pro-Ject Audio Systems. After years of dedicated research and effort, the team identified the proper technology to develop automatic turntables at the sound quality standard that Pro-Ject’s esteemed reputation evokes around the world. A product fit for a new generation of vinyl enthusiasts that are not exactly ready for the full inconveniences of turntables.

Pro-Ject and Sumiko Announce New Debut Pro Turntable

July 15, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Pro-Ject and Sumiko Announce New Debut Pro Turntable

Sumiko and Pro-Ject USA jointly announced the new Debut PRO turntable from Pro-Ject Audio Systems. In 2020, the Debut Carbon EVO revolutionized the Debut series, and now the new Debut PRO raises the bar even higher. For the company's 30th anniversary, Pro-Ject is going back to their roots, focusing on premium analog reproduction. Retailing for $899 USD, the Debut PRO brings a new design to Pro-Ject turntables and features a pre-adjusted Sumiko Rainer cartridge and one-piece carbon/aluminum tonearm.

Sumiko Announces Three New Phono Cartridges and 78 RPM Stylus

June 21, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Sumiko Announces Three New Phono Cartridges and 78 RPM Stylus

Sumiko announced three new phono cartridges and one new stylus, extending the company’s high-end audio collection with enhancements for any turntable system. The brand debuted the Blue Point No. 3 High and Low output phono cartridges that replace the venerable Blue Point No. 2. The new limited-edition Celebration 40 phono cartridge is so named in honor of Sumiko’s fortieth anniversary. The new RS78 RPM stylus answers a long-time request from vintage record enthusiasts.

Pro-Ject Carbon EVO Turntable Now Available

August 17, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Pro-Ject Carbon EVO Turntable Now Available

Pro-Ject Audio Systems' new Debut Carbon EVO turntable, an updated and refined version of the brand's most beloved turntable design, and further expanding its critically-acclaimed Debut Collection is now available for purchase. The new Debut Carbon EVO (for Evolution) features the brand’s famous one-piece carbon fiber tonearm technology, electronic speed selection, suspension elements from the EISA award winning X1 turntable, and a factory mounted Sumiko Rainier phono cartridge.