The Amethyst features a nude Line-Contact stylus and an upgraded generator assembly, making it Sumiko's most ambitious moving magnet cartridge. It provides ultra-low noise, hair-raising dynamics, and superior tracking. This unique setup benefits from the powerful electromotive forces inherent to MM cartridge designs that accurately recreate the original sound of any recording. The Amethyst is versatile and outperforms most other phono cartridges on the market.